Fake Simpsons

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Preacher, Aug 14, 2018.

  1. Preacher

    Preacher Well-Known Member

    My birthday is coming up in October and I have decided that I want a Simpson Chubby from the wife. I have been looking on eBay and the prices for the Chubby 2 are pretty decent. I'm always leery of high-end items for pretty cheap prices. Are there such things as fake Simpson Chubbies? Am I being paranoid? I have seen the C2 for as low as $180 with free shipping.
     
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  2. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    I purchased my Chubby 2 in Super here at a good price: https://www.shaving.ie/simpson/

    It's a nice brush - and I'm glad I have it - but I can't claim it performs any better than my Omega Pro 10098 boar brush. It costs more than 10 times the price of the Omega, though.

    Good luck in your search.
     
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  3. stingraysrock

    stingraysrock PIF'd away his custom title

    I would rather have a Shavemac knot in a custom handle from Rudy Vey.
     
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  4. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Let's help the OP. It sounds like he's settled on a Chubby. I say go for it. I have two, but have had 6-8. The Chubby handle is iconic. The knots will vary greatly, depending on the hair quality you choose. A CH2 Best you might find for $180. Two Band Super or Manchurian can cost more than twice that amount.
    Like I said, I went through this. I would suggest that if your going to get a Chubby, that you go all in and get a Two Band Silvertip. Now you have a brush with great resale value if you hate it, but you won't. It'll be your Isle of Man heirloom brush.
     
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  5. Preacher

    Preacher Well-Known Member

    I want to stay in that $180 range. If I could afford to do so I would go top of the line.
     
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  6. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    What about a paladin brush?
     
  7. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    I paid 180 for my chubby 2 in best badger. Great brush. Super dense.
     
  8. Preacher

    Preacher Well-Known Member

    I kinda have my heart set on a Simpson.
     
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    i have a commodore 2 and a special 2 ,both in best badger. both were in my price range ,$60-90. love them both.good luck and enjoy.
     
  10. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

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  11. kfbrady

    kfbrady Well-Known Member

    I don't know if I'd buy a brush of that quality off eBay, or if I did I'd be checking out the seller very carefully.

    A good Simpson is a joy though with a super dense knot. Go for it!
     
  12. Macktheknife

    Macktheknife Active Member

    Only takes about a week to get a brush from shaving ie to the USA.
     
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  13. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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  14. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    I don’t know about that specific brush. But on eBay, look at the seller’s reviews- they can tell you a lot.
     
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  15. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    Here is a vendor you can trust and has excellent prices on Simpson Chubbies.

    http://www.thesuperiorshave.com/Simpsons_Brushes.html#CH2B

    In Best it’s below your target and in super above. Best hair is still of excellent quality in my experience.
     
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  16. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    These aren't fake Simpsons. They just haven't ... grown up ... yet.

    [​IMG]
     
  17. Preacher

    Preacher Well-Known Member

  18. alfredus

    alfredus Well-Known Member

    I would choose a vendor, that gives you warranty. Even Simpson brushes have been known to shed from time to time and you certainly don't want a $180+ brush that sheds with a vendor, that doesn't take care of you...not for 20$ difference anyway
     
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  19. Preacher

    Preacher Well-Known Member

    Thank you, Alfredus. That is good advice. How much shedding do badger brushes do? My experience has been with synthetics (which don't shed).
     
  20. alfredus

    alfredus Well-Known Member

    I have ever had 2 brushes with shedding issues - one WD and one M&F - however in both cases the vendors took great care of me.

    It can happen with every natural hair brush - at the end of the day there is no perfect production process.
     
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