Rooney 1/1 Best Badger vs Simpson Duke 1 Best Badger

**canoesota** · 01-27-2011, 12:40 PM

I have been a member for almost a year now, I joined in February 2010. I have learned so much from all of you and have enjoyed purchases from B&B member vendors. I have saved my most expensive and difficult purchase for last, and have been reading lots of posts and reviews of brushes. I like to bowl lather creams, and soap lather in a traditional mug. My choice is narrowed down to two. The titled mentioned Rooney 1/1 and the Simpson Duke 1 both in Best Badger. Please help me choose, I think I will be happy with either one. I want to keep my purchase under $100.00 including shipping, and can not afford "both" as I am sure someone will suggest. I also through my reading have found out that many members like to go to a smaller knot after their experience with their previous brush purchases. I have no plans to face lather; I really like to lather in bowl or mug! I know there will be some here goes another Rooney vs. Simpson thread, but I have not seen a comparison through the B&B search of both brushes in Best Badger. Thank you in advance for your comments and suggestions!

**Nom de Plume** · 01-27-2011, 01:28 PM

The Duke is more of a soap brush in my opinion so I'd tend to lean towards the Rooney out of the two.

**bandg** · 01-27-2011, 02:20 PM

IMHO bowl and mug would change my preference to a Rooney 2 or 3/1. Those models give you more handle length. Not sure the equivalent in the Simpson line. PJ, Harvard, Colonel? My .02

**mblakele** · 01-27-2011, 06:39 PM

If the handle is too short, you may find it awkward for bowl-lathering. Are you using a VdH boar now? I believe that's a 24-mm knot, but I can't find the handle or loft dimensions. If you measure yours, that will give you some idea of what dimensions to seek out in a new brush.

**canoesota** · 01-28-2011, 08:45 AM

Thanks guys, I am going back to the drawing board on handle size. Your right about needing to be long enough to bowl or mug lather. I have been using the VDH Boar and the Shea Moisture Shave Black Badger (Target Store) brush. I may be considering a Simpson "57" or "Emperor" style handle. Just don't want the brush to be floppy or too big like the Target brush. I know that the Simpsons will be a much denser knot to beging with.

**sas71** · 01-28-2011, 11:30 AM

im itching to find out about the Rooney Best. you dont see much info on them.

**Artes** · 01-28-2011, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by sas71

im itching to find out about the Rooney Best. you dont see much info on them.

I have the Rooney 1-1 in silvertip. I use this brush exclusively for face lathering. However, if your bowl is not too deep I think that you can build a fine bowl lather with your creams.

**beginish** · 01-28-2011, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by canoesota

Thanks guys, I am going back to the drawing board on handle size. Your right about needing to be long enough to bowl or mug lather. I have been using the VDH Boar and the Shea Moisture Shave Black Badger (Target Store) brush. I may be considering a Simpson "57" or "Emperor" style handle. Just don't want the brush to be floppy or too big like the Target brush. I know that the Simpsons will be a much denser knot to beging with.

The 57 is a fantastic brush. The handle is very solid and works great for bowl lathering. The knot is dense, but not overly so. It handles soaps and creams with ease, and is a great all around brush.