Thanks! And appreciate your thoughts on re-knotting. I don't plan on using the brush while this all plays out. If, after the dust settles, and I wind up with the brush - will of course use it. And if it turns out I can live with it, then great. If not, then will evaluate options at the point.
I give Simpson credit for not attempting to conceal their poor quality control. Apparently such variances are to be expected with brushes which they claim are hand tied on the Isle of Man. For some that is a part of their charm, but not for me, not any more. I love my Simpson brushes but will not buy another without seeing it in person, even then I would not buy from their specific range which I do not believe to be tied in house.
FWIW, if it's any consolation Simpsons shows this on the order page. I'm a huge Plisson and Simpsons fan and as suggested by others after using the brush a few times you might not even mind it. Hope it works out to your satisfaction either way
Exactly! I have never had any issue whatsoever with a Simpson brush although I have read some threads about issues. At least as a prospective buyer you can make an informed decision thinking that is brush you will receive/or could receive.
Need to screen shot & upload so we don’t lose context when it’s removed.
FWIW, if it's any consolation Simpsons shows this on the order page. I'm a huge Plisson and Simpsons fan and as suggested by others after using the brush a few times you might not even mind it. Hope it works out to your satisfaction either way
I remember seeing it there at least since 2019.Need to screen shot & upload so we don’t lose context when it’s removed.
Nothing wrong with a nice and cheap Omega!
It’s natural fibers it’s fine.
My number 1 brush. 5 euros.
I take your point but the brands you mention, whilst they may be currently desirable to some, their longevity remains to be seen. I also wonder how desirable they would be if they were as easy to purchase as Simpson, and produced in the same volume. They also only offer very large knots which rules them out for many, including myself. Some of the vintage ivory Simpson brushes are every bit as desirable, and highly priced, as anything made today."The Chubby shaving brush is globally acknowledged as the finest shaving brush ever produced."
Found this in thier description and found it odd being that Declaration Grooming, Varlet, Long, Paladin, Brad Sears, Mozingo, and Black Eagle to name a few are more valued and sought after makers...
In fairness, US Artisans cannot export badger brushes globally unless they have the $90k export license."The Chubby shaving brush is globally acknowledged as the finest shaving brush ever produced."
Found this in thier description and found it odd being that Declaration Grooming, Varlet, Long, Paladin, Brad Sears, Mozingo, and Black Eagle to name a few are more valued and sought after makers...
Yeah right, guess this is from their own site....There are many brushes much better than theirs."The Chubby shaving brush is globally acknowledged as the finest shaving brush ever produced."
Found this in thier description and found it odd being that Declaration Grooming, Varlet, Long, Paladin, Brad Sears, Mozingo, and Black Eagle to name a few are more valued and sought after makers...
The import/export license is not that much, I think I paid the last time something like $100. But the problem is that we would have to pay also the same amount if we would export (i.e. sell ) a badger brush outside the USA. But, I am not willing to pick this cost up, and so far not one of the potential customers were willing to pay it either. So, my decision not to sell badgers outside the USA. FEDEX is the only shipper that collects the license fees and taxes (when I import badger knots) for the government.
