Small Simpson brush w/ long handle???

[SevenFields]

I love the brush size of my Omega #11047 but hate the short stubby handle.
Ht: 73 mm Loft: 43 mm Base: 30 mm Knot: 20 mm
Is there a similar Simpson brush but with a long handle???
Im thinking Simpson Special in Best.

 

[Greg1911]

Look at a 55 or a 56.

 

[Mike H]

I would think the special would fit your criteria. I had one for a while but the handle was too tall for me.
Total Height: 90mm
Bristle Loft: 40mm
Knot Dia: 19mm

 

[Scott0079]

Emperor 2 or 3

 

[njpaddy]

I'm not familiar with the Omega, but the Special doesn't have the backbone of other smaller Simpsons. The Special was softer and did splay more on the face than my other Simpsons. If you're looking for some stiffness or a little scritch, the Special may not be the brush. The 20mm Simpson with the most backbone and a little scritch is the Berkeley. I found the Berkeley's 45mm handle pretty comfortable, especially as compared to the Wee Scot. I love the WS knot, but the 30mm handle is too small, except for use with shave sticks. I no longer have the Special.

 

[franz]

I'm surprised the Colonel hasn't seen a mention yet. 21mm knot, nicely long handle -- about 54mm.

 

[hon]

my vote to X2L too.

 

[djh]

I think that this has been pretty well covered....... 55/56/Colonel/Special/Emperor and you can also toss the Milk Churn into the mix.