Berkeley is small but is it too small

I am looking at getting a Simpson Berkeley. I have a tweezerman currently and I like the size. I see that the Berkeley is a bit smaller an I am wondering if it is going to be too small.

I am getting into face lathering and I want a brush that will hold enough lather for at least 3 passes.

Would I be better served with a Colonel or a Commodore?

timzack said:

I am looking at getting a Simpson Berkeley. I have a tweezerman currently and I like the size. I see that the Berkeley is a bit smaller an I am wondering if it is going to be too small.

I am getting into face lathering and I want a brush that will hold enough lather for at least 3 passes.

Would I be better served with a Colonel or a Commodore?

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Get yourself a Duke 1, you will not be dissappointed.

timzack said:

Would I be better served with a Colonel or a Commodore?

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Isn't the Commodore X1 the same knot size as the Berkeley? If you think the Berkeley's too small, go bigger than the X1. It's a nice knot, but it's compact.

I'm sure that the Berkeley will be large enough to hold lather for 3 passes, my Wee Scot is considerably smaller and can still do that. I also have a Case in Pure which is a useful little brush and a similar size to the Berkeley. There are a few Simpson's brushes of similar size at that sort of price point- I guess that their performance will be pretty equal and it is just a case of finding a handle that appeals to you.