How would you rate this brush as to softness & scratchiness ?

[Hex]

I am talking to another member re his WTB of a brush I have. It's a 24mm Simpson Commodore X3 in Best Badger, nearly new. I have a hard time describing softness and scratchiness and this is how I responded to his question. I would appreciate it if others would rate this brush as to softness and scratchiness.

Thanks.

Question follows:
How soft is the feel? Although I face lather, I life softer brushes. The soft, non-scratchy, relaxed feel is what I am looking for. Since its in best badger and not silvertip, how is this aspect?

My evaluation
To my feel, when dry, the brush is soft and slightly scratchy.

 

[life2short1971]

I only have the X2 in Best Badger but no scratchiness whatsoever to me. Feels like velvet. Soft and relaxed is exactly how I would describe the knot. But quite capable of face lathering.

 

[djh]

I have never had a Commodore, but my experience with Simpson's Best grade hair would tell me that your brush is probably dense, scrubby and quite soft at the tips.

 

[deebee]

Compared to denser, higher end Simpsons knots, the Commodore's (I enjoy an X1) is quite a bit softer and has more spring to it. Highly recommended if your buyer's not into scritch.