Item Description
Well, following the old adage that a picture is worth 1000 words, here is my 23,000+ word review. 
Total Height - 88mm
Handle Height - 41 mm
Bristle Loft - 47mm
Knot Diameter - 23mm
Comparison Pics:
26mm Shavemac, CH1 in Best, PJ3 in Super
Top view
In looking at the bristle tips, you can see that the PJ3 Super has definitively whiter tips than the CH1 Best. That being said, if you look at the bases of the two brushes, they look identical in color. After handling both, I tend to agree with the camp that thinks the difference in the two grades of hair (across many brush lines) is bleaching and nothing more. Additionally, I've handled a CH1 Super and CH1 Best side by side and I'm not sure I can tell any difference there either (just my opinion).
Price - It is a fairly common perception that
a Simpson's brush
will cost you
lots of cash
and while this may be true for some of the upper end models, the CH1 in Best is attainable for about
$130
With the price of quality brushes slowly on the rise, this is an average price for an excellent product.
Quality - In terms of quality, Simpson makes some of the best stuff out there. Some folks out there will warn you that Simpson's brushes will shed and eventually end up looking like
a prematurely balding man
and certainly this would make you feel
angry as all get-out
Both of my Simpson's, however, are built like a
fireplug
and I have nothing but good things to say about them. The fit and finish are outstanding, despite the label that may or may not stay affixed.
Density - This is where the Chubby really takes the
checkered flag
While density standards of other high-end brushmakers will sometimes resemble
a floppy fern
or a
sparsely populated forest
the CH1 has hair even more densely packed than
David Hasselhoff
Stiffness/Softness of Tips - The tips of this brush make for an interesting, if not perfect, combination as they are stiffer than the spike in
Alfalfa's hair
yet not at all like a
scrub brush
This brush will
gently massage
the face and make you feel like a
king, minus the beard
Ergonomic - I really like the handle on this brush. I think that it works nicely with its shorter bristle loft. If you have hands like
Andre the Giant
then it may not be a comfortable size for you, but for the
Average Joe
it should be fine.
Latherability - This is an area where the CH1 really excels. It will quickly and easily whip up enough beautiful
meringue
like lather to shave
four men
While this brush's strength is lathering up soaps, it is by no means a slouch with the creams. Also, bowl lathering may take a bit of practice to perfect, but face lathering is downright amazing.
Overall -
No BS
this is quickly becoming my favorite brush. While it is truly a luxury product, it will hold up to the workload of an
Amish plowhorse
I am very pleased with this acquisition. Even
celebrities like Borat
give it their seal of approval.
Discussion regarding this review can be found here.
Total Height - 88mm
Handle Height - 41 mm
Bristle Loft - 47mm
Knot Diameter - 23mm
Comparison Pics:
26mm Shavemac, CH1 in Best, PJ3 in Super
Top view
In looking at the bristle tips, you can see that the PJ3 Super has definitively whiter tips than the CH1 Best. That being said, if you look at the bases of the two brushes, they look identical in color. After handling both, I tend to agree with the camp that thinks the difference in the two grades of hair (across many brush lines) is bleaching and nothing more. Additionally, I've handled a CH1 Super and CH1 Best side by side and I'm not sure I can tell any difference there either (just my opinion).
Price - It is a fairly common perception that
a Simpson's brush
will cost you
lots of cash
and while this may be true for some of the upper end models, the CH1 in Best is attainable for about
$130
With the price of quality brushes slowly on the rise, this is an average price for an excellent product.
Quality - In terms of quality, Simpson makes some of the best stuff out there. Some folks out there will warn you that Simpson's brushes will shed and eventually end up looking like
a prematurely balding man
and certainly this would make you feel
angry as all get-out
Both of my Simpson's, however, are built like a
fireplug
and I have nothing but good things to say about them. The fit and finish are outstanding, despite the label that may or may not stay affixed.
Density - This is where the Chubby really takes the
checkered flag
While density standards of other high-end brushmakers will sometimes resemble
a floppy fern
or a
sparsely populated forest
the CH1 has hair even more densely packed than
David Hasselhoff
Stiffness/Softness of Tips - The tips of this brush make for an interesting, if not perfect, combination as they are stiffer than the spike in
Alfalfa's hair
yet not at all like a
scrub brush
This brush will
gently massage
the face and make you feel like a
king, minus the beard
Ergonomic - I really like the handle on this brush. I think that it works nicely with its shorter bristle loft. If you have hands like
Andre the Giant
then it may not be a comfortable size for you, but for the
Average Joe
it should be fine.
Latherability - This is an area where the CH1 really excels. It will quickly and easily whip up enough beautiful
meringue
like lather to shave
four men
While this brush's strength is lathering up soaps, it is by no means a slouch with the creams. Also, bowl lathering may take a bit of practice to perfect, but face lathering is downright amazing.
Overall -
No BS
this is quickly becoming my favorite brush. While it is truly a luxury product, it will hold up to the workload of an
Amish plowhorse
I am very pleased with this acquisition. Even
celebrities like Borat
give it their seal of approval.
Discussion regarding this review can be found here.
