Coming Soon....The Simpson's Douglas

**BullGoose** · 08-06-2010, 01:37 PM

Simpson/Vulfix was kind enough to produce another custom brush for me. Unfortunately this one will be the last in the line as a recent change of policy precludes Simpson from making additional custom brushes. Fortunately, I managed to slip this one in before the deadline and it has been in the works since January.

DEF (Douglas) and I were chatting around the holidays and he suggested a Simpson 57 with a flat crown would be appealing. Thus, the Douglas was born. It will have the handle of a Simpson 57 and will be stuffed with Two Band Super Badger hair. The approximate dimensions will be a 22mm knot and a 50mm loft with a flat crown.

I expect to receive shipment in 2 to 3 weeks.

**Perished** · 08-06-2010, 01:40 PM

OK.... So...... How do i pre-order?????

**BullGoose** · 08-06-2010, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Perished

OK.... So...... How do i pre-order?????

I still do not know my cost basis so have not set a price. It will likely be priced in the neighborhood of the Polo 8. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please send me an email. I think it will be a fantastic brush.

**kooshman7** · 08-08-2010, 01:15 AM

Could you further explain this recent change of policy with Simpson from making additional custom brushes? Does that mean they will only stick exclusively with their line as it is? So like they wouldn't do a custom Beaufort in a higher grade since all they make it in is Pure?

**BullGoose** · 08-08-2010, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by kooshman7

So like they wouldn't do a custom Beaufort in a higher grade since all they make it in is Pure?

Yes, this is the new policy in a nutshell. If a brush comes in super badger they will make it in two band if you ask (if they have a supply of two band hair). However, if a brush only comes in Pure or Best, they will no longer make a custom version in Super or Two Band Super.

Vulfix/Simpson does not have a steady supply of two band hair (it is hard to source) so availability of two band brushes in general may be a bit sporadic.

**Perished** · 08-08-2010, 09:39 AM

Well I want one, I'll PM you later m8.
I missed out on the Grosvenor LE because I slept on it...

Any chance of putting up a few pics to wet one's appetite?

**kooshman7** · 08-08-2010, 01:43 PM

I meant to ask you about it when you said the Douglas has a flat crown. Is it like this?

**BullGoose** · 08-08-2010, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by kooshman7

I meant to ask you about it when you said the Douglas has a flat crown. Is it like this?

Yes...without the large bloom (it is two band hair). I do not yet have the finished brush so it is hard to say for sure but, this is what Doug and I are after. I will post pictures as soon as the brush is available.

**Loric** · 08-08-2010, 03:16 PM

This sounds promising. I dont have a Simpson yet. I cant wait to see it.

**Uncle Erik** · 08-08-2010, 07:13 PM

Just when I said I was done buying brushes....

I don't have a brush with a flat crown, so I might have to slip in an order for one of these.

**kooshman7** · 08-08-2010, 07:23 PM

Tempting huh Uncle Erik? I think to myself, "I don't have a flat crown/extreme flat top however one wants to call it in 2-band..."

**huntmol** · 08-09-2010, 12:48 PM

Darn you Phil! I had resisted buying any shave gear for the past three months, and then you come out with this amazing new two-band custom Simpson?!?!!

Sigh... Check your inbox

PS please be sure to post pictures ASAP

**kooshman7** · 08-09-2010, 02:12 PM

The allure of a 2-band D01 is holding me back, but I really do look forward to seeing pics!

**ambrose** · 08-09-2010, 02:15 PM

im interested

**WPD111** · 08-09-2010, 02:26 PM

Me also.... I wanted to try the 50 series and this brush sounds like the best of both worlds with the 2 band

email sent..

**thanks** · 08-09-2010, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by ambrose

im interested

Surprise, surprise!

I am also fairly interested. My relatively flat topped Duke 2 is my favorite brush.

**Harvitz81** · 08-09-2010, 03:48 PM

I'm very tempted, but am now suspect of simpson's. Picked up a grosvenor 2-band awhile back from a member and have used it over a dozen times with no issues.

Used it today for the first time in awhile and it literally shed 15+ hairs

Not sure what to think, but will give it some more uses and see how it goes. After hearing all the stories of how simpsons would be fine for awhile and then just start to shed has me very concerned.

I truly hope that this was a one time event as I really love the grosvenor.

**scoopster** · 08-09-2010, 06:51 PM

Given the fact that the Simfix 2-band knots have been very "bulby" this seems like a pretty cool offering.

**ambrose** · 08-09-2010, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by thanks

Surprise, surprise!

I am also fairly interested. My relatively flat topped Duke 2 is my favorite brush.

cant wait for the pics

**JaDo** · 08-09-2010, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by ambrose

im interested

The 57 handle has an excellent feel to it. Phil hooked me up with one a while back, in Best Badger, and it's very enjoyable to use. With two-band Super Badger, I bet it will be a great brush!