I've read Joel's posts about his experience with the Shavemaster brush, and though I cant comment on the brush itself, I must say I certainly dont recognize either Charles or Jean in Joels characterization; I certainly dont recognize the Charles Roberts who wrote the moving, clearly heartfelt tribute to Ray DuPont posted at Method Shaving.
http://www.methodshaving.com/content/view/64/44/
I've purchased two Simpson's brushes from Charles and Jean and found both of them to be very pleasant, very helpful, and very generous with their time; I felt I was talking to a friend more than to someone trying to sell me something - they seemed more concerned with helping me achieve a happy shaving experience than in making a sale (ah, the signature of a truly professional salesperson).
And I do wonder how Joels brush would look photographed on a flat surface instead of on somewhat irregular tile; and I wonder just how eccentric the base is (the camera lens doesnt seem to be perfectly centered on the axis of the base; Joels finger and thumb seem to be tilting the brush). Perhaps Joel could send the brush to another member for comment.
And Joel, though you are the moderator, I suggest you ask someone to review your messages before posting them. Had they been posted by another board member, I suspect you might have elided them for their immoderate, intemperate tone (moderator, moderate thyself!). If I knew neither you nor Charles or Jean, the tone of your writing would incline me to their side.
Happy New Year to all!
Michael Bradley
P.S. Though Ive followed the B & B board for some while, this is among my first posts. Id like to say thanks to all who do post their experiences with wet shaving - after 47 years or so of shaving (Im 62), Im tickled to find theres so much still to learn. And its fun!
http://www.methodshaving.com/content/view/64/44/
I've purchased two Simpson's brushes from Charles and Jean and found both of them to be very pleasant, very helpful, and very generous with their time; I felt I was talking to a friend more than to someone trying to sell me something - they seemed more concerned with helping me achieve a happy shaving experience than in making a sale (ah, the signature of a truly professional salesperson).
And I do wonder how Joels brush would look photographed on a flat surface instead of on somewhat irregular tile; and I wonder just how eccentric the base is (the camera lens doesnt seem to be perfectly centered on the axis of the base; Joels finger and thumb seem to be tilting the brush). Perhaps Joel could send the brush to another member for comment.
And Joel, though you are the moderator, I suggest you ask someone to review your messages before posting them. Had they been posted by another board member, I suspect you might have elided them for their immoderate, intemperate tone (moderator, moderate thyself!). If I knew neither you nor Charles or Jean, the tone of your writing would incline me to their side.
Happy New Year to all!
Michael Bradley
P.S. Though Ive followed the B & B board for some while, this is among my first posts. Id like to say thanks to all who do post their experiences with wet shaving - after 47 years or so of shaving (Im 62), Im tickled to find theres so much still to learn. And its fun!