Just wanted to let everyone know that I pulled the trigger today. Following a nice little tax refund, I treated myself to a Simpson KH3 from Jerrod at the Superior Shave.
Is that the end of the story? No, of course not! My SBAD hasn't even begun to settle. For those that recommended a different brush, let me enlighten you with tales of my future plans: Since my Keyhole is in Best and I'd still like a Silvertip (preferably a 2 band), I plan on commissioning one from Rudy as soon as he's back in the states. After that I'll keep my eye open for a good deal on the Da Vinci 293 or 290.
After that I'm thinking I may turn my AD away from brushes and start looking at straights. I know where I'll turn when I'm out of my element once again.
Thanks for all the help guys and gals, I'll post a full review ASAP.