Simpson stickers

[blade08]

Are Simpson stickers supposed to be left on the brush as integral part of the design?

Or are they just a sticker that was put there to show a potential buyer that he's looking at a real Simpson brush, to be removed by the buyer?

It's a bit confusing to be honest. The brand name is just a sticker but the model names are engraved. And I suppose a sticker will come off after some time.

What's your take on this?

(1st world problems I know, but anyway )

 

[EclipseRedRing]

There is no right and wrong answer but I suspect most people leave the sticker in place, in any case the current stickers are much more permanent than in years gone by. I have read that Simpson stickers were originally designed to deteriorate and fall off withon one or two uses, the reason being that the presence of a perfect sticker would indicate that a brush had never been used. As far as I know, models such as the M6 do not have stickers for the reason that they are impossible to apply without being wrinkled due to the specific handle shape. Some, such as the Wee Scot have an engraved signature and are too small for a sticker, although I have seen vintage examples with a sticker. Some owners who wish to retain the sticker apply a thin coat of clear varnish over the label to fix it. 'Made In England' stickers are hard to find and are highly prized - I would certainly not remove a sticker from a vintage brush.

 

[Invicta]

They are still selling the Decals in strips of 5; that is £2.40 each so £12 a strip. Unless you are selling a brush I see no point to the Decal.
If you are using the brush you won't need reminding it is a Simpson brush. The original Decal must fall off in time.

 

[Marco]

I love all my Simpson brushes to be WITH a neat looking sticker upon. When or if necessary I replace it with a new one (yes, I have some extra for this purpose).

 

[drydown]

They stick very well.

 

[blade08]

They stick very well.

How old are those brushes if I may ask?

 

[Jaybyrd]

I didn’t realize it was a “sticker”, mine are still intact but then again my collection is less than 2 years old so but I didn’t know they sell the stickers, that’s neat.
I love my T3, it’s a favorite. I was in awe last summer when I went to St. James in London, it was like Simpson”ville” everywhere I went I saw a Simpson brush!
This photo is at D.R. Harris

 

[drydown]

How old are those brushes if I may ask?

All three from 2020 and 2021 and they are part of a small collection, I never have more than 10 -12 brushes. The printing starts to fade pretty quick. I face lather, so the decals typically meet some lather, which surely fuels the fading. Replacement decals are sleeping in one of those boxes, but that's essentially for peace of mind.

Next to the new Chubby 3 here is the Silvertip again, 5 months after its arrival and it had surely been not used more than 30 times then.

 

[ShmittyTheLoverboy]

Are Simpson stickers supposed to be left on the brush as integral part of the design?

Or are they just a sticker that was put there to show a potential buyer that he's looking at a real Simpson brush, to be removed by the buyer?

It's a bit confusing to be honest. The brand name is just a sticker but the model names are engraved. And I suppose a sticker will come off after some time.

What's your take on this?

(1st world problems I know, but anyway )

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Personally, I love the stickers. They are part of the iconic look and understated charm of having a Simpson. I paint clear nail lacquer over mine to waterproof them both to preserve their color and so that they stay on permanently.

 

[ShmittyTheLoverboy]

There is no right and wrong answer but I suspect most people leave the sticker in place, in any case the current stickers are much more permanent than in years gone by. I have read that Simpson stickers were originally designed to deteriorate and fall off withon one or two uses, the reason being that the presence of a perfect sticker would indicate that a brush had never been used. As far as I know, models such as the M6 do not have stickers for the reason that they are impossible to apply without being wrinkled due to the specific handle shape. Some, such as the Wee Scot have an engraved signature and are too small for a sticker, although I have seen vintage examples with a sticker. Some owners who wish to retain the sticker apply a thin coat of clear varnish over the label to fix it. 'Made In England' stickers are hard to find and are highly prized - I would certainly not remove a sticker from a vintage brush.

I put one on my Wee Scot. it fits just right.

 

[Raz0rboy]

There is no right and wrong answer but I suspect most people leave the sticker in place, in any case the current stickers are much more permanent than in years gone by. I have read that Simpson stickers were originally designed to deteriorate and fall off withon one or two uses, the reason being that the presence of a perfect sticker would indicate that a brush had never been used. As far as I know, models such as the M6 do not have stickers for the reason that they are impossible to apply without being wrinkled due to the specific handle shape. Some, such as the Wee Scot have an engraved signature and are too small for a sticker, although I have seen vintage examples with a sticker. Some owners who wish to retain the sticker apply a thin coat of clear varnish over the label to fix it. 'Made In England' stickers are hard to find and are highly prized - I would certainly not remove a sticker from a vintage brush.

Agree with you Sir !
The old stickers decal are water soluble. I have a couple of old new old stock Somerset and if i got them wet they would fall apart almost immediately.
I have some extra sticker “sterilized “ but old Somerset are more nicely without .

 

[Whiterook]

Even the ink in the lettering embossed on the brush can fade.

 

[Frito Ray]

…I have read that Simpson stickers were originally designed to deteriorate and fall off withon one or two uses, the reason being that the presence of a perfect sticker would indicate that a brush had never been used…

That is very interesting

 

[Brutus]

Are Simpson stickers supposed to be left on the brush as integral part of the design?


What's your take on this?

Allow me to be brief:
Your brush - your rules.


As Simpsons sell these stickers (5 for £12) separately, it stands to reason that Simpsons believe nowadays that they should stay on and be replaced if so desired.



B.

 

[brucered]

There is no right and wrong answer but I suspect most people leave the sticker in place, in any case the current stickers are much more permanent than in years gone by. I have read that Simpson stickers were originally designed to deteriorate and fall off withon one or two uses, the reason being that the presence of a perfect sticker would indicate that a brush had never been used. As far as I know, models such as the M6 do not have stickers for the reason that they are impossible to apply without being wrinkled due to the specific handle shape. Some, such as the Wee Scot have an engraved signature and are too small for a sticker, although I have seen vintage examples with a sticker. Some owners who wish to retain the sticker apply a thin coat of clear varnish over the label to fix it. 'Made In England' stickers are hard to find and are highly prized - I would certainly not remove a sticker from a vintage brush.

I had read that too (likely here). They were meant to come off after use.

My 2 England era Simpson brushes, now have stickers. I was able to finally track down the "Made in England" sticker for my Duke3 from Rudy Vey. It took a few years and multiple WTB listings. Now I know why, @Raz0rboy has all of them . My PJ1 has the same sticker and my M7 no sticker, per engraving both sides, no sticker on that model.

I like them with the sticker, bubble over time, turn green, whatever. It shows the age and a bit of history.

 

[Raz0rboy]

@brucered I like so much too when the sticker is present but by my experience the stickers from Lamp black / Somerset era are different .

The stickers … some years ago, the seller didn't want to ship them to Italy. so a friend of mine in CA ship them to me with DHL and then import tax etc