Simpson recommendation

[Tillerman7]

Recently purchased a Simpson Colonel that has a horrible shedding problem. That being said the vendor said they would refund my $ and allow me to purchase another brush. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the following simpson brushes: Duke, Eagle, And Chubby.

I have a thick though beard and want a semi stiff or scrubby brush to help work in the lather. Hoping a stiffer brush will help w the harder creams like QCS and assist in making a kick *** lather.

Thanks.

 

[cb91710]

I've got a 57 and love it.
Bowl lathering here.

 

[bananaman]

Duke 3. Great brush for both soaps and creams.

 

[djh]

Duke.

 

[Marco]

Duke 2 or 3. You won't be disappointed.

 

[desmoface]

I'm with everyone else, I'd get a Duke 3, if it's a Simpson your after. I also had a Chubby 1, but prefer the Duke.

Steve

 

[StuMcB]

Duke 2 in best

 

[PozzSka]

I prefer the Chubby 3 over the Duke I used to own, though the Duke is a very good brush.

 

[Greyfox]

Chubby 2 or Duke 3

 

[Tillerman7]

Just want to know the Duke will be scrubby enough on my though beard. I wish someone had a picture of the Eagle, Duke and Chubby together... Anyone?

 

[njpaddy]

Rudy made my scrubbiest brush, a 16mm TGN Finest with a loft set at 40mm pictured with the Berkeley and Wee Scot. No bloom at all, just stiff & scrubby. The scrubbiest of my Simpsons is my Berkeley, but it's smaller than the Colonel. My Duke 1 arrived today and is soaking up a test lather. I'll give it a go when the G&T's wear off and report back.

 

[jlgerweck]

I have a 'Duke 2' two-band and 'Chubby 2' best - both are quite different in terms of knot size/denseness/feel on the face (the chubby envelops my face). I prefer the 'Duke 2' for face lathering and the 'Chubby 2' for use with a bowl. There is also quite a cost difference between the two and you could get the 'Duke' and 'Eagle' for the price of a 'Chubby.'

 

[CFSoto]

My rec is buy a Chubby2 in Best or Super. They are not cheap but well worth the $ you'll spend.Great in all aspects.

Craig

 

[Tillerman7]

LOL you are not helping my AD but suggesting I get both ... LOL

 

[shaverjoe]

I have the Duke 3 and love it.

 

[LukeDuke]

Duke 3. Enjoy!

 

[Antique Hoosier]

Duke 3 is a great baseline to judge other brushes against.

 

[Marco]

Duke 3 is a great baseline to judge other brushes against.

Or, Mike, simply the "Gold standard" to compare all other Simpsons!

 

[DOLLARBILL]

I LOVE all my Simpsons but my DUKE#3 is hard not to pick up! Dont let one Bad one ruin chancing another !
Enjoy Your Shave !

 

[Tillerman7]

Ok, so it's down to the Duke or Eagle. Anyone have comments on the Simpson Eagle?