My 'Astor' has cleared Aussie customs and should be here in the next 2 days (possibly tommorrow). I really can't wait to get my hands on this beauty. I'll be sure to post some pics when I receive it.
Pete
Pete
That's the deal-killer for me. If they're going to charge THAT much it had better be genuine horn IMO.My first impressions were that I only felt so so about the faux horn
To be honest I suspect it is the very same hair. That said, it seems to lather a bit easier, faster and in more abundance than my other two-band Simpsons. Both my T2 and CH1 brushes had a bit of a break in period where they lost a few hairs and got progressively better with each use for about 10 uses or so. The 90th Anniversary lathered up my Penhaligon's English Fern lickety-split in copious amounts and didn't lose a single hair. On first use it performed AT LEAST as well as my well broken in T2 and CH1.
Rob, I've enjoyed my Astor LE quite a bit. The handle provides a nice grip and is a good size (although I also enjoy my larger Polos). The knot is also a nice "medium" size. I'm not a big fan of tiny brushes; I tend to prefer medium to larger sizes so long as they have backbone (e.g., the Polos, CH2, Plisson 16/18, etc.). I think the new Astor LE is a superb brush, and Simpson did a good job with the handle coloration.
Mine has lost a few hairs here and there, but so far they appear to be shorter hairs that did not extend down into the cement. No big worries...
A couple of pics:
My 'Astor' has cleared Aussie customs and should be here in the next 2 days (possibly tommorrow). I really can't wait to get my hands on this beauty. I'll be sure to post some pics when I receive it.
Pete
That's the deal-killer for me. If they're going to charge THAT much it had better be genuine horn IMO.
I will admit, they are beautiful though.
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Ultimately everything shows up in the BST eventually.
I don't know. I'm still looking for some self respect.
Anyway...
I don't have any new pics, but here are some of my current ones:
I really like this brush, except that I'm paranoid to use it. When it gets wet, I keep worrying something is going to wash off. Its a little soft compared to some, but it whips up an excellent lather and feels great on the face.
Happy to report that 39/90 shed not a hair this morning!
Happy to report that 39/90 shed not a hair this morning!
I wonder if the Astor handle in faux Simpson Ivory will be reintroduced in Best Badger since obviously the template for the hand lathe turned process is available?
I wonder if the Astor handle in faux Simpson Ivory will be reintroduced in Best Badger since obviously the template for the hand lathe turned process is available?
Not a bad idea since it is truly a classic, as well as classy, handle.
Let's start the write-in campaign.