Muhle, Edwin Jagger, Omega, Semogue....
They are one or more levels below the ones i mentioned...
PS: Edwin Jagger knots are made by Muehle Pinsel..
Muhle, Edwin Jagger, Omega, Semogue....
My guess is maybe Kent is one of the "three fingers". Vulfix/Simpson obvisously. Beats me as to the third, but I'd guess Plisson. Definitely not Rooney, since Gary mentioned somewhere that he believes them to be made in China.
Exactly on 4 fingers and a thumb...:
Vulfix(Simpsons), Plisson, Rooney, Bernd Blos, Lee Sabini...
Exactly on 4 fingers and a thumb...:
Vulfix(Simpsons), Plisson, Rooney, Bernd Blos, Lee Sabini...
Like I said, it would cause to much debate.
We all have our own preferred list for our own reasons. There will always be cases for and against when individual likes/dislikes are taken into account. Time to move on....
Gary
I personally welcome anyone's opinion of any brush. Sniping is another thing.
Then once again my connection with Simpson has proved to go against me!
ItJaw: I notice you are from Austin, TX, home of CAR and enchanteonline. You wouldn't have a personal interest in that company would you, which would explain your ill-tempered and ungentlemanly comments toward Mr. Young and Simpson brushes.
Yes it makes sense but you guys do forget that I started making brushes when I was 8 years old so I have had an education in brush making from master brush makers. The fact that they were Simpson brush makers is neither here nor there. I can look at characteristics of brushes/knots and pretty much see how they were made, etc.
I did say earlier in this thread that I didn't want to post my list.
Seriously?
The thread is 6 years old and this discussion has NOTHING to do with CAR or enchanteonline. And Andrew's comments were neither I'll-tempered or ungentlemanly. They were the exact opposite!
Ken
ItJaw: I notice you are from Austin, TX, home of CAR and enchanteonline. You wouldn't have a personal interest in that company would you, which would explain your ill-tempered and ungentlemanly comments toward Mr. Young and Simpson brushes.
And let me reiterate, I think we all enjoy having you here.
I do understand and like I said my connection with Simpson goes against me again! I am not a representative of Simpson 'now' but a representative of Simpson 'original' and brush making in general. That puts me in the position of the minority on here. My links make it difficult to voice an opinion on other brushes/makers without it being read that I am speaking 'on behalf' of Simpson. Perhaps this post should be read and understood that when I voice my opinion on other brands/brushes it is based on pure experience and knowledge of brush making not with bias involved. Difficult to disassociate me I know but it is a difficult position for me also.
And can I add to the guy who stated that perhaps you had connections with CAR. I don't think that was a well thought out post and I don't think that has any relevance. You didn't act in an ungentlemanly way towards me. No personal hurt was felt. For the record...
Gary
Let's not go the wrong way with this, Gary. You are in a unique position in this forum. You are right, everyone is entitled to their opinions around here, and the purpose of this forum is to allow for an open discussion. But you come from a different background and are looked at by many members here as a representative of Simpsons brushes, whether true of not. I'm just asking that you take this into account before you post criticisms of other brush makers or speculate that other brush makers lack experience and knowledge of brushmaking history and thus make inferior products. Sorry to say, but your background colors my and many others interpretation of your posts, whether warranted or not. And let me reiterate, I think we all enjoy having you here.
Andrew
Jason
No malice between myself and Andrew. He has pointed out valid arguments and issues with my membership here which I fully understand and do agree with so really it is between myself and Andrew and I think I can say for both of us that it is now sorted, water under the bridge and in the past...
Gary
Come on guys, they are just brushes...