I really want a Simpson brush, imo they are the best and most premium looking brushes. Love the Chubby look but they are so expensive, Chubby 1 is too small and the Chubby 2 is too expensive especially the super badger ones. So i looked at the Duke 3 Best which is almost about the same size with Chubby 2 and looks kinda like a Chubby, I found it on a store for $100 that ships to my country. Do you think its worth the money? I like splaying my brush and face lathering, i like good backbone not too floppy and soft tips.
Does Simpsons Duke 3 Best worth it?
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Everyone should own a Duke 3 in Best.....or at minimum, buy, try and decide if it's for them. What you are describing in terms of likes, is what it has.
Mine is a keeper. You can't go wrong with a Duke 3 in Best.
Mine is a keeper. You can't go wrong with a Duke 3 in Best.
I love my Duke 2 so I can imagine how nice a Duke 3 could be.
Buy it.
Buy it.
Can you put a price on enjoyment and satisfaction? That’s the question, is it worth the money? Much depends on that. I don’t own a Duke 3 in best. I do own a few other Simpson brushes that I quite like. I’m often happy with most purchases I make. You really want a Simpson brush, what’s that worth to you?
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I want a nice badger brush so that i can never look back at badger brushes again, I want one brush to rule them all
.I am stuck between Chubby 2 and Duke 3 which has $80 difference.
Yes indeed!! Simpsons duke in best is one of may all time favorite brushes!
(Along with my tulips, chubby, 57 and Wee Scot)!
(Along with my tulips, chubby, 57 and Wee Scot)!
Sadly, it probably worn be your last.I want a nice badger brush so that i can never look back at badger brushes again, I want one brush to rule them all
If I could only have 1 Simpson to rule them all, it would be my M7 in Manchurian.
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Do you think its better to pay extra 80 bucks and get Chubby 2 in best?
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Yeah the problem is probably that, you just cant stop buying more in this hobby. I mean i have a Yaqi two band and i just cant stop it.
I'll let @BigJ answers his too
But to me, Duke, Colonel, 57 etc are "Best' badger brushes. If you are stepping up into the Chubby range, it should be in "Silvertip".
That's my thinking.
Up to you depending on how large a brush you prefer. I love my chubby and my duke (both in best)!
And I also love my tulip 2 and tulip 3 which are both in super badger!!
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Duke is nice. You might also look at a Shavemac D01 for a "Chubby like" wall of hair at a reasonable price.
Is Duke 3 in best worth it, yes. Chubby and Duke are certainly iconic brushes that will anchor your rotation. Hard to argue with the looks. A CH2 in ivory or butterscotch is the epitome of brush aesthetics and a pillar for a face lathering rotation.
Onto the hair, Super is really soft, not much backbone, and may have some scritch. Mixed opinions on the scritch part but soft tips and low backbone is generally consensus. You stated that you want some backbone and are price sensitive. I would say Super may seem overpriced for what it is as it doesn’t line up with your stated preferences. You could certainly get Super and be very happy.
However, based on your desire for soft tips and backbone, I would target the 2-band Silvertip over Super. That doesn’t mean I’m saying not to get Best. But if you plan to reach, reach for 2-band over Super. There are some Black Friday deals still up on the Simpson website. On their website, the price will be lower at checkout when you exclude VAT (if that applies). And you can only get Manchurian and 2-band on the Simpson website, for the most part. You could find a deal there and hope for the best out of the Simpson roulette wheel.
Onto the hair, Super is really soft, not much backbone, and may have some scritch. Mixed opinions on the scritch part but soft tips and low backbone is generally consensus. You stated that you want some backbone and are price sensitive. I would say Super may seem overpriced for what it is as it doesn’t line up with your stated preferences. You could certainly get Super and be very happy.
However, based on your desire for soft tips and backbone, I would target the 2-band Silvertip over Super. That doesn’t mean I’m saying not to get Best. But if you plan to reach, reach for 2-band over Super. There are some Black Friday deals still up on the Simpson website. On their website, the price will be lower at checkout when you exclude VAT (if that applies). And you can only get Manchurian and 2-band on the Simpson website, for the most part. You could find a deal there and hope for the best out of the Simpson roulette wheel.
Yes, it's worth it. Haven't tried the Duke 3 in best personally (mine is synthetic) but all of my other Simpson badger brushes have been quality and absolute joys to use. Never had any issues (besides not having enough of them).
I think everyone should have a Simpson brush… no matter which one it is. I thought a chubby would suit me but, I didn’t like it when I held it in my hand. My suggestion is to find a store that carries them and, handle a few… then decide which one is right for you.
I’d be careful with best hair grade given your preference above.
I have 2 in best. Both have a considerable feel at the tips and not a soft scrub like a broken in boar.
I have 3 Simpsons Best, Duke 3, Classic 2 and 58. The Duke 3 gets used the most of those 3.
I've had Simpson brushes before, but I was never really impressed. In my opinion they are too expensive for what you get. Basically you pay for the name and history.
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