Brush of the Day BOTD

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Boojum1, Jun 5, 2018.

  1. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Ik snapte alles. :happy036:

    For the rest of you, it will cost you for the translation.:signs136:
     
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  2. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Translated to English-
    First the bad news. This is not the very best synthetic shaving brush you can buy. That is namely the Simpson CH2 "synthetic bristle". But he is now ashamed in a corner on my shelf. The Simpson Trafalgar T3 costs less than half, and is almost as good. The brush is smooth, easily whips up a lot of foam and feels very nice on the skin. In addition, the handle holds well. That the logo is printed on it, instead of the famous Simpson sticker, I forgive him for this money. No, the Trafalgar doesn't have the silky-smooth luxury of the Simpson Chubby, but it doesn't hold up to it either. If you want to buy one synthetic brush, this is a very good choice.

    Lots of folks like the synthetic Trafalgar brushes, I like mostly Yaqi & Razorock synthetic brushes myself.
     
  3. Eeyore

    Eeyore Well-Known Member

    Ok, looks like I can do better than Google Translate ;-)
    The bad news first. This is not the best synthetic brush money can buy. Because that's the Simpson CH2 "synthetic bristle". My that one now hides ashamed in a corner of my shelf. The Simpson Trafalgar T3 doesn't even cost half of the Chubby, and is almost equally good. The knot feels soft with the right amount of backbone, produces a lot of lather, and feels great against the skin. Besides, the grip of the handle is very comfortable. The printed logo and the laser engraving are a bit nice than the sticker and engraving on the more expensive brushes, but those are forgivable faults at this price point.
    No, the Simpson Trafalgar T3 doesn't give the luxurious silky soft sensation of the Chubby, but it is not far behind as well. If you would only want to buy a single synthetic brush, this would be a very good choice.

    I don't know the Razorock brushes, but I tried a Yaqi synthetic in the past. That one had a nice knot, but with a less "natural feel" (for me) than at least the synthetic bristle fibres that the Chubby uses. I am going to use my T3 a few more times before drawing definite conclusions, but my first impressions (yesterday's and this morning's shave) were very positive.

    Still ... the Chubby is better (as it should be for the price), so I am glad I have that one too.
     
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  4. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Simpson T3 [​IMG]

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  5. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Please post your review in Dutch for full credit. ;)
     
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  6. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Really like this brush. [​IMG]

    Sent from my SM-T387V using Tapatalk
     
  7. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD, Sep 3rd 2021
    Brush: Yaqi lucky dice 26mm tuxedo knot, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, excellent scrubber + great lather painter + great for folks with large hands that like a nice scrub IMO.
    Brush collage  Sep 3rd 2021.jpg
    Have some great shaves!
     
  8. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    WCS Handle / Maggards Brown Synthetic [​IMG]

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  9. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD + Slantember, 4th, Sat, 2021
    Brush: Yaqi Moka express 26mm 2 band badger, excellent lather generator, pillow like soft feel, nice scrubber + great lather painter.
    Brush collage  Sep 4th 2021.jpg
    Have some great shaves!
     
  10. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD + Sunday Schick shave, Sept 5th 2021
    Brush: Yaqi red Zebra 26mm synthetic [​IMG] , excellent lather generator, heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle scrub, great lather painter.
    Brush collage  Sep 5th 2021.jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
  11. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Cravingshaving Timberwolf [​IMG]

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  12. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    GEMonday, Sept 6th, 2021
    Brush: Yaqi Dandelion 24mm cashmere knot [​IMG] excellent with creams, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice gentle scrub + great lather painter.
    Brush collage  Sep 6th 2021.jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
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  13. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Yaqi Synthetic [​IMG]

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  14. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    ASRazor shave, SEptemper 7th 2021
    Brush: Yaqi Atlantis 24mm, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrubber + great painter.
    Brush collage  Sep 7th 2021.jpg
    Have some great shaves!
     
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  15. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Simpson T2 [​IMG]

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  16. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    Heritage Eveready 500E / Synthetic [​IMG]

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  17. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    DE SOTD, Wed, Sept 8th 2021
    Brush: Yaqi 24mm 2 band badger+ barber pole handle, excellent lather generator, pillow soft like tips, excellent scrubber, great lather painter.
    Brush collage  Sep 8th 2021.jpg
    Have some great shaves!
     
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  18. stuartganis

    stuartganis Well-Known Member

    TurnNShave Handle / Maggards Timberwolf [​IMG]

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  19. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD. Thur Slantemper 9th, 2021
    Brush: Yaqi 24mm boar, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, great scrubber feel, great lather painter.
    Brush collage  Sep 9th 2021.jpg

    Have some great shaves!
     
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  20. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    BOTD, Sept 11th 2021
    Brush: Yaqi 24mm "Viper" boar(1st use) excellent lather generator, great split end smooth tips, great scrubber + great lather painter. [​IMG] this color of handle and feel.
    Brush collage  Sep 11th 2021(2).jpg



    Have some great shaves!
     
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