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I know…it’s a ripoff just because it’s new or something. But I prefer a long handle because I bowl lather and my bowl is huge…
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Just ordered my first Simpson!
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Interesting - Simpson brush prices are pretty much based on the weight and type of hair, excluding the Major where the handle complexity is a factor. The M7 is 22x50mm and on sale at £179 but the regular price is £225. A Rover is 22x45mm and £227 so presumably is more densely packed than the M7. The Captain at £240 for 24x51 seems fairly priced to me. The Emperor 3 at £250 for 20X50mm seems overpriced unless it is very densely packed and thus using more weight of hair. There are Duke 3 Manchurians at £199 which seems excellent value especially for such a dense brush. The be clear I have never used a Rover, Emperor, or Captain although the Rover is in my spotlights.
There are deviations in pricing in the lineup. Look at Harvard or Eagle brushes compared to other similar knots. I'm not sure if density of the knot is the only factor for these price discrepancies.
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I have never considered a Harvard as they seem similar to a Persian Jar which did not please me. Looking at the prices though you do make a valid point; you don't often see a Harvard so perhaps that is why. The Eagles seem similar to other Pure brushes though - I would like to try one as everybody raves about them. I suppose supply and demand must be a big factor as well, most companies will charge whatever the market will bear.
Good choice, enjoy!! Best Badger is fine but nothing beats Simpson’s Super and Manchurian to me
You chose very wisely Sir, the Captain is a firm favourite in the company owners rotation too … whoever he is 
Congrats, enjoy.
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See...I knew I had good taste, no matter what my friends and family say about me!You chose very wisely Sir, the Captain is a firm favourite in the company owners rotation too … whoever he is
Face/Bowl/both?You chose very wisely Sir, the Captain is a firm favourite in the company owners rotation too … whoever he is
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Thanks! I was hoping someone would say that!
Simpsons seem expensive to me because I've never spent more than $90 on a brush before...a Zenith Manchurian in a beautiful olive wood handle. It's just a tad scritchy for my super sensitive skin. 
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welcome to the brotherhood, a Simpson is a great thing! you'll love it!
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Thanks, Nemo. I have a couple of Zenith brushes the same size, so I know what I'm looking for
This will save you money as you don’t have to look at Simpsons Manchurian, maybe you are more the Super guyThanks! I was hoping someone would say that!
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Looking forward. I found the razors, blades, bowl, and soaps/creams that I really like (after 8 months of effort...and a lot of
).I'm confident (with everyone's help) I will find brushes I really enjoy as well!
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I will definitely look into Supers. Does Simpson make a Captain Super? Thanks!This will save you money as you don’t have to look at Simpsons Manchurian, maybe you are more the Super guy
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I've never seen a Captain in Super. The Emperor is usually in Super. Though there's one in Manchurian on the mother ship site that I find intriguing. I really enjoy Simpsons Super.
Ah, I found what I was looking at. It's an M7 in Super!
Better buy it before you find it
Check out the Polo 8 in Super
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You’re a riotAh, I found what I was looking at. It's an M7 in Super!
Better buy it before you find it
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I was just looking at that! The M7 handle is too small for me…perhaps because I’m still (relatively) new.
But the Polo 8 looks perfect.
Thanks!
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