FS: Simpsons 55

**Dpflaum** · 05-25-2011, 04:18 AM

This is a fantastic brush, just a little dense for my taste. As I have found myself becoming more of a cream user, I don't really need a soap killer.

I did lose the box, although the brush is less than a month old.

I will get some pictures up this evening if it hasn't sold by then.

SOLD $73 Shipped and Paypaled

**dmachine** · 05-25-2011, 07:23 AM

Please someone buy this before my will power runs out

**4myshave** · 05-25-2011, 07:30 PM

I would love to see a picture.

Would also appreciate the knot size and loft - so that there's a little more info about the brush. I read your review and these details aren't provided there either.

**malocchio** · 05-25-2011, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by 4myshave

I would love to see a picture.

Would also appreciate the knot size and loft - so that there's a little more info about the brush. I read your review and these details aren't provided there either.

a very strong backboned brush

**franz** · 05-25-2011, 11:16 PM

I happen to be the original owner of this particular brush. (I sold it to Drew new out of the box.) If it helps any, I measured the knot diameter at 18mm and the loft at 40mm. It is a small, very dense knot that shouldn't be underestimated. It struck me as a more compact version of a Berkeley with more hair. I hope it goes to a good home.

**texquill** · 05-26-2011, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by franz

I hope it goes to a good home.

It will have plenty of company in its new home - but, if "good" means "used every day", it's going to feel underappreciated.

This will be my 24th (25th if I count the Grosvenor) Simpson brush, all of which are in my daily rotation. I'm looking forward to trying it!

**captp** · 05-26-2011, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by texquill

It will have plenty of company in its new home - but, if "good" means "used every day", it's going to feel underappreciated.

This will be my 24th (25th if I count the Grosvenor) Simpson brush, all of which are in my daily rotation. I'm looking forward to trying it!

Does this mean it's sold?

**Dpflaum** · 05-26-2011, 03:25 AM

The brush did sell, I am updating the OP now...

**4myshave** · 05-26-2011, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by franz

I happen to be the original owner of this particular brush. (I sold it to Drew new out of the box.) If it helps any, I measured the knot diameter at 18mm and the loft at 40mm. It is a small, very dense knot that shouldn't be underestimated. It struck me as a more compact version of a Berkeley with more hair. I hope it goes to a good home.

Thanks for that info; it's exactly what I was looking for.

I am interested in a 55 or 56 with 19-20 mm knot and a loft of 44 - 46mm and a fan type shape. If I had relied on generic information and no picture I would have been disappointed with this brush.

I have several Simpson brushes and know from personal experience that brushes vary considerably from dealer generic size quotes.