The REAL Simpson's Ehsan (2 band super badger Colonel)

So some of you may have seen the "prototype" for this brush, but I now have the real completed brush that Phil AKA Bullgoose is selling on his site bullgooseshaving.net. I figured I should post my impressions of a brush that's named after me (albeit unofficialy).
Before I talk about the brush, let me say a big thank you to Phil for working with me on this brush. He's been awesome to work with.
I had to return the brush, because Vulfix put a messed up knot in the prototype (seen here). The brush I have now has a beautiful and even knot. I would definitely recommend working with Phil if you want to buy new shaving supplies.

The performance of this brush is interesting. It performs more like my Rooney Finest than my 2 band PJ2 in terms of backbone. The Finest is a little pricklier than both of these though. This brush has a little less backbone and more bloom than the PJ2. A little more backbone and less bloom than the Finest.

Here are my experiences.

Ranking backbone (stiffest to softest):
2 band PJ2
Simpsons Ehsan
Rooney Finest

Ranking softness of tips (softest to prickliest):
Simpsons Ehsan
2 band PJ2
Rooney Finest

If you are interested in purchasing one, Phil may have a few left at his site (I'm not in any way affiliated with bullgooseshaving.net; I just really enjoyed my experience). It's 110 dollars plus shipping for a wonderful two band Simpson's brush. Here is the link:
http://www.bullgooseshaving.net/sieintwobasu.html
The loft on mine is actually closer to 48-50mm I think though.
Here are a few quick iPhone pictures:

Glad it worked out in the end, that is a very handsome brush, maybe too handsome.

It looks enticing.

Very nice brush, and the knot is clearly improved over the prototype.

Great looking brush. What size Rooney finest are you comparing?

AFG said:

Great looking brush. What size Rooney finest are you comparing?

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The Rooney Finest I have is a 3/1.

I'm really really enjoying this brush. I think there may only be one left at Phil's store, so...

Here are a few pics of mine after it's initial use:



It's already very soft at the tips and being a dense brush, will probably benefit from a week or so of break in. The quality of this brush is top notch and a steal at the price it went for.

Looks great Ehsan. Glad it all worked out.

Well temptation was too much for me... just pulled the trigger on an "Ehsan".
Just a long two weeks now for delivery

Good man...now post some pictures

heirkb - I'm shaving with your namesake brush tonight!

Left Coast, we will need a full report! Can't wait. Darjeeling

I also have an "Ehsan" Colonel speeding it's way to my humble Florida cottage. I intend to review it as well!

Same hair as the Gros LE but shorter loft and fatter? Sounds nice.

Could you maybe post a side-by-side comparison shot of the Rooney 3/1 and the Colonel? I can't get a sense of scale of that handle, looks pretty good though.

Left Coast DJ said:

heirkb - I'm shaving with your namesake brush tonight!

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Enjoy!
I really should do a review of this brush, huh?

Tonight's line-up:

Left Coast DJ said:

Tonight's line-up:

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Nice!
And yours says super badger even

My sticker fell off after the second shave but no biggee...lovely brush and enjoying it quite a bit.

What a cool brush! I too thoroughly enjoyed face lathering with this awesome brush. Good job Ehsan for coming up with the idea. I'll post a full review after a couple of weeks of use. Here's a mid shave pciture: