New budget Simpson synthetic: Trafalgar

[Demaratus]

Just saw this go up on their store today. Anyone heard anything? Anyone getting one?

Given the low price point, when I do order another Simpson badger hair brush I will get a Trafalgar as why not. The description says they are even hand turned...

I’m curious to hear how it compares to their current synthetics, which are 3-5x more in price. I have a Duke 3 and Chubby 2 synthetic, and they are both nice, but if these are as nice as those I expect Simpson’s will greatly increase their volume of sales for this new brush line.


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[Demaratus]

I forgot to post a link. Here’s the T3 model:

Trafalgar T3 Sovereign Fibre faux Ivory

<p>Scotsman Alexander Simpson started production of shaving brushes and male grooming ancillaries in 1919 and is widely regarded as a pioneer in the i...

www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com

There is also a T2 and T1 size available on the Simpson’s website.


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[nemo]

@Demaratus Nice looking brushes, thanks for the heads up! Maybe I'll tell Santa about the small one.

 

[Demolition]

A hand-made Simpson at such an affordable price is very enticing. Thanks for the link!

Also, while looking around their site, I noticed the Simfix SF1 synthetic, a collaboration between Simpson and Vulfix. It also has a lathe-turned handle. At the bottom of the description, it says:

"Please note that these brushes are hand made to order, as such manufacturing times can be anywhere between 7 - 14 days."

Anybody tried it? Seems quite inexpensive (£17.95) for a made-to-order brush.

 

[Levue]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[ajkel64]

It is nice looking brush. Getting down in my price range. Thanks for sharing.

 

[AshleyQ]

Simpson also have half price Duke 2 & Chubby 2 both in synthetic - Bargain


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[BigJ]

How can I explain to LOTH, ‘Why I ‘need’ another brush!!’

 

[Jayboz]

T1 and T2 ordered. Will update once i receive them.

 

[Demaratus]

T1 and T2 ordered. Will update once i receive them.

Looking forward to your review.


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[Schnitzel52]

How can I explain to LOTH, ‘Why I ‘need’ another brush!!’

“But Honey; it was on SALE!!”

 

[MarsEnglish]

I’m in on the T2 as well. Picked it up w a Chubby 2 in super.
Guess it’ll be a few weeks before they arrive.


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[Jayboz]

Arrived last week. Here's a snapshot for comparison. Only used them a few times. So far so good. Definitely a difference in making lather with synthetic. The T1 is fairly small-would be good travel brush.

 

[Levue]

What's your impressions of the quality of the fiber and the handle?

 

[Demaratus]

What's your impressions of the quality of the fiber and the handle?

Yes, want to know too.

They look really good in the photos, might be an outstanding value.


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[BigJ]

Yes, want to know too.

They look really good in the photos, might be an outstanding value.


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Too tempting!!

 

[Jayboz]

Handle seems to be same, aside from label and engraving, in both material and lathe work as higher priced brushes. I cant tell the difference. Fiber is different from duke synthetic in color and texture. More similar to plissoft fiber(finer and softer), but set at shorter loft.

 

[Demaratus]

Handle seems to be same, aside from label and engraving, in both material and lathe work as higher priced brushes. I cant tell the difference. Fiber is different from duke synthetic in color and texture. More similar to plissoft fiber(finer and softer), but set at shorter loft.

Good description. How’s performance?


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[ironfist]

Any updates? They do look nice!

 

[GMofmiami]

I purchased the T1 as another travel brush so I may rotate with my Classic Sythn....The T1 is about the same size with two noticeable differences, easier to hold/use due to handle design and knot is larger. Softer on the face, nice splay. I love them both and will be with me on my 150+ days of travel for 2020.