Sweet! A few years ago, I was waffling between a Special and the Berkeley and went with the 56 (basically a coin flip). Post pics pre/post bloom with your thoughts on the Pure knot. I've never had one of those before.
Hello Rockviper, here are a couple of photos of the Simpsons Special S1,
Pre-bloom:
Post bloom:
A comparison shot with Wee Scot/S1 Special:
At first use the pure badger knot seemed extremely stiff/scritchy. However I know from prior experience with pure badger knots they do soften up. I actually like the exfoliating properties of the pure badger. They also hold the soap and creams well.