Simpson Classic 1 vs Simpson Case (Pictures Please)

Pgg365247 · Mar 26, 2012

Does anyone own both of these brushes (I realize they are very close in specs and that the answer is likely no)? If so, would you mind posting some pictures (with an object to get and idea of the size) so I can get a visual idea of the size of these brushes. I have seen the specs and realize they are minimally different. I guess I am basically looking for a commonly recognized object (size wise) to compare them to.

Thanks

seixi · Mar 26, 2012

They are just small, but very different brushes. Classic is much much denser! I call it 'Chubby 0'. Case is OK, and may be a better bung for the buck if you are using it for travelling.

Pgg365247 · Mar 26, 2012

Thank you... I have a Classic 1 on the way and was trying to see (visually) how it compared to say a Wee Scot. I had Mark make me a Classic 1 in Manchurian. I enjoy my Wee Scot but am hoping that this Classic 1 will be slightly larger and still give me the performance of a "normal" size brush. Currently my Wee Scot is my travel brush and while I do find it surprisingly nice for its size, it is also my 2 yr old sons favorite thing to play with while I shave with my larger brushes. I figured I would PIF him my Wee Scott and hopefully enjoy my Classic.

seixi said:
They are just small, but very different brushes. Classic is much much denser! I call it 'Chubby 0'. Case is OK, and may be a better bung for the buck if you are using it for travelling.

ltjaw · Mar 26, 2012

I have a Classic 1 stuffed with 2-band, and I find it to be the perfect travel brush. I'm currently on the road with it, in fact. I had a CL1 in Best but found it too scritchy for my face. It is a very densely packed brush with a short loft. I think a lot of people would love the way it feels. The 2-band CL1 has softer tips and isn't as densely packed. I find it dries faster and has all the other characteristics I appreciate in a good shaving brush. Backbone, soft tips, great flow-through. And it fits in the travel case.

+1 to calling it a Chubby 0.

Here's a thread I posted when I first took possession of it:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/271094-Classic-Travel-Brush-part-quot-2-quot?highlight=

When your Manchurian CL1 arrives, please be sure to post pictures and your thoughts!

jeffpofutah · Mar 27, 2012

Any photos of the Classic, Case and Wee Scott together? I would love to see them together to get an idea on size, density, loft et al.

I have a Wee Scott that I started using as my travel brush and it became my everyday brush. I love it. I would like something just a little larger - the next size up as it is. I also have a Colonel 2XL and a Berkeley (both in Best Badger). Both are lovely brushes just too big for my taste at least right now.

Intrigued · Mar 27, 2012

jeffpofutah said:
Any photos of the Classic, Case and Wee Scott together? I would love to see them together to get an idea on size, density, loft et al.

I have a Wee Scott that I started using as my travel brush and it became my everyday brush. I love it. I would like something just a little larger - the next size up as it is. I also have a Colonel 2XL and a Berkeley (both in Best Badger). Both are lovely brushes just too big for my taste at least right now.

I don't own a Case, but seixi posted a side by side of a Case & Classic 1 in post #2.

Here is my Wee Scott next to my Classic 1 in Super 2 Banded.

Pgg365247 · Mar 27, 2012

ltjaw said:
I have a Classic 1 stuffed with 2-band, and I find it to be the perfect travel brush. I'm currently on the road with it, in fact. I had a CL1 in Best but found it too scritchy for my face. It is a very densely packed brush with a short loft. I think a lot of people would love the way it feels. The 2-band CL1 has softer tips and isn't as densely packed. I find it dries faster and has all the other characteristics I appreciate in a good shaving brush. Backbone, soft tips, great flow-through. And it fits in the travel case.

+1 to calling it a Chubby 0.

Here's a thread I posted when I first took possession of it:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/271094-Classic-Travel-Brush-part-quot-2-quot?highlight=

When your Manchurian CL1 arrives, please be sure to post pictures and your thoughts!

Will do! Thanks so much for the link.

Pgg365247 · Mar 27, 2012

Thanks so much! That photo gives me a great idea of just how much larger the Classic 1 is in comparison to the Wee Scot. Just what I was hoping for.

Intrigued said:
I don't own a Case, but seixi posted a side by side of a Case & Classic 1 in post #2.

Here is my Wee Scott next to my Classic 1 in Super 2 Banded.
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jsj_297 · Mar 27, 2012

Hey intrigued, where does one get a 2 band classic at?

Intrigued · Mar 27, 2012

jsj_297 said:
Hey intrigued, where does one get a 2 band classic at?

I bought it as a limited here: http://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_LECLASSIC1

They are out of stock now. You could try contacting Mark to see if they will be making any more.

Pgg365247 · Mar 28, 2012

When I placed my order with Mark for my Classic 1 in Manchurian I initially inquired about the Claasic 1 in 2 band and also in Manchurian. I specifically asked if/when they would be getting the 2 band version back in stock or if they would be willing to make a Manchurian version. When Mark replied he gave me a quote for the Manchurian and didn't even mention if/when the 2 band would be coming back in stock.

Intrigued said:
I bought it as a limited here: http://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_LECLASSIC1

They are out of stock now. You could try contacting Mark to see if they will be making any more.

jeffpofutah · Mar 31, 2012

Anyone have a photo of a Classic 1 next to a Berkeley or Colonel X2L?

Perished · Mar 31, 2012

Very helpful thread, gents.

ltjaw · Mar 31, 2012

With regard to Simpsons stock of these LE brushes, it seems that Mark has them make up several brushes when someone orders a custom job. So the "extra" brushes end up for sale on their website. Take, for instance, the Classic-1 Manchurian currently listed.

It also seems that Mark is making great efforts to satisfy customers' requests for custom made brushes. So if you don't see what you want on their website, or it says out of stock, just email Mark.

Pgg365247 · Mar 31, 2012

Thanks for the explanation. Someone must have snapped up that Classic 1 in Manchurian. It is showing as out of stock already.

ltjaw said:
With regard to Simpsons stock of these LE brushes, it seems that Mark has them make up several brushes when someone orders a custom job. So the "extra" brushes end up for sale on their website. Take, for instance, the Classic-1 Manchurian currently listed.

It also seems that Mark is making great efforts to satisfy customers' requests for custom made brushes. So if you don't see what you want on their website, or it says out of stock, just email Mark.

jeffpofutah · Apr 3, 2012

One last question here: Any one have a Simpson 55 and Case and/or Wee Scott and/or Classic 1? I would love to see a picture of them side by side.

jeffpofutah · Apr 3, 2012

Thank you.

Intrigued said:
I don't own a Case, but seixi posted a side by side of a Case & Classic 1 in post #2.

Here is my Wee Scott next to my Classic 1 in Super 2 Banded.
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Elbe · Apr 3, 2012

jeffpofutah said:
One last question here: Any one have a Simpson 55 and Case and/or Wee Scott and/or Classic 1? I would love to see a picture of them side by side.

Here we go:

jeffpofutah · Apr 3, 2012

Thanks Elbe. I'm torn between the Case and 55. I currently use a Wee Scott every day but I would like something a bit bigger. I have a Berkeley (Colonel X2L) but they are too big for me.

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