Looking to buy my first Simpson

[attime6]

Just like the title says. I primarily use creams which i bowl lather, when i use soap i face lather. Im aiming for one of their models under $100, any suggestions?

[arm017]

Which do you do more? Face or bowl lather? What is your knot preference? I love my "56". Very much a jack of all trades.

[attime6]

Definetly bowl

[Den]

Colonel - Seems to be what you're looking for

[Scott0079]

Polo 8 or 10 in Best.

[njpaddy]

Colonel - Seems to be what you're looking for

+1. A Colonel was my first Simpson.

[taco8slo]

Yep, go for the Colonel, great dimenisions on the hair and handle for face and bowl lathering.

[beginish]

You can also try the 57, which does both equally well, and is denser than the Colonel. A Duke 2 would also do the job nicely.

[razor79]

Instead of starting a new thread on the same topic was hoping to get some insights since I too am looking for my first Simpson. Currently using a Muhle Silvertip - which I love. I only face lather and only use creams (more often than not out of a tub). Don't want to spend much over $150, unless there is an ultra-compelling reason to do so.

Thoughts and advice much appreciated.

[jazzguy]

Colonel is my first and (so far) only Simpson and I think you can't go wrong with it. It has worked really well for me with soaps and creams. I've bowl and face lathered with it. I now have my eye on a Duke 2 or 3 as I think I would like a shorter handle.

[.Damon.]

Love my Berkeley (46) a LOT.

[attime6]

Thanks for the help everyone, the colonel seems like the best choice. Just ordered it form WCS!

[Marco]

My suggestion is for a Duke 2 or 3 in Best. Both AMAZING.

[turtle]

Just like the title says. I primarily use creams which i bowl lather, when i use soap i face lather. Im aiming for one of their models under $100, any suggestions?

For face lathering a Duke 2 is the champ around here. I will use other brushes but the Duke gets the call must of the time

Bowl lathering I choose a Kent BK8 98% of the time (unless I force myself to use something else). If you must get a Simpsons get a Polo but that will bust your budget big time

[Cyril]

The Duke is really close to perfection.

#2 is great, may be the #3 is better for bowl lathering (the handle is longer and the loft is bigger). Well worth the extra cost in comparison to the Colonel IMHO.