Now you have me worried! Simpson Shedder

[Trudo1]

What date did Simpson get new ownership and start using new adhesive for there brushes ?
I bought a Duke 3 best from Em's place maybe a year ago, maybe more.
How can I tell if it's pre or post Vulfix ??
I have been noticing a few hairs here and there, nothing drastic but concerning. I love my Duke and don't want her to fade away !!
Tips, Dates, Replacement policies, Tell tale signs.

Thanx

[deshaveman]

The writing on the brush would be stamped in lamp black if it is pre-Vulfix. If it is etched you have a Simfix brush.

I believe there were several waves of bad brushes near the end and it's hard to tell how long stock was on a vendors shelves before you bought it so you can't be certain whether yours has the bad adhesive or not.

[Trudo1]

My Duke has the lamp black you mentioned not the etching. Simfix that's funny, there is still Simpson brushes just produced by Vulfix right. What a shame, what the hell happened to Simpson, hard times I assume.....

[huracan]

Stories I've been reading say Simpson was able to fix it's quality control problems before being bought, but their solutions came a little too late.

I have not dealt with Vulfix, but I have dealt with Em and she is known for excellent customer service; if it does become a consistent shedder, shoot her an email, I'm sure she'll make it right.
May I even suggest to ask if she can ship your original one back to Vulfix to be cared for if you prefer to keep the original handle.

[RetroGrouch]

You wrote that you bought it a year ago, maybe more? If that's the case, it's definitely pre-Vulfix. The takeover was sometime in the middle of 2008.

The easiest way to tell a Vulfix from an original Simpsons is that Simpsons used lampblack to stamp the model number/name on the brush. The Vulfix brushes are etched. Also, the decals stay on now.