My new Duke 3

[VT_Hokie]

Just recently purchased a Duke 3 in Best off the BST and it got here today. Just wanted to show off a couple of bad iPhone pics and share a few thoughts.








From what I can tell so far, the Duke is ever so slightly denser and perhaps a touch softer than the 2-band Semogue. The backbone is outstanding and I had zero issues with flow through whatsoever. I really adore this brush.

That being said, I included a picture of the brush in hand for a frame of reference for perspective buyers. (I'm 6'5'' 265 if that matters) I really had no idea how small this thing was going to be! Granted, the Semogue is a decent sized brush but geez, I'm a decent sized guy. I wouldn't be happy with anything smaller than this I don't think. This little guy is just about perfect though.

 

[maxman]

Ahhh the Duke 3.
Congrats on a good great brush.
The only Simpson I've ever liked.

 

[lt114]

Hey, I recognize that Duke!
Glad you like it Matt.

 

[brucered]

Hey, I recognize that Duke!
Glad you like it Matt.

nice brush and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

ps..everywhere i look lately, The Nature Boy is stylin' and profilin'

 

[Marco]

The Dukes...

 

[Lamb Root]

Looks great! I hope you enjoy it.

 

[VT_Hokie]

Thanks very much, Gents! I am really enjoying it

 

[BigBull]

Thanks for posting it in comparison to the Semogue 2-Band (which in my opinion doesnt get enough attention!)

Great brush! Being a big guy myself, I don't think I could go much smaller than it either.

 

[Mick]

Glad that you took the Duke plunge. They are a smaller handle brush but you will get used to it given time.

 

[Beatnik]

Glad that you took the Duke plunge. They are a smaller handle brush but you will get used to it given time.

+1

In my rotation, the Duke 3 in best is my favorite. I have found that the curved portion on the end of the handle to be very comfortable to grip with either two or three fingers, and that''s how I hold the brush. The density, softness and backbone of this brush really make it a great all-a-rounder to use with soaps or creams, face or bowl lathering ...just love it and will never part with this brush.
Enjoy!!!

 

[Paddy Pucks]

I own a Duke 3 and LOVE it as well. Great brush, soft feel, enough back bone. Now that it has broken in some and my technique with it has improved, I am no longer having any flow through issues and I am now generating plenty of lather for 3-4 passes on my face.

 

[lt114]

nice brush and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

ps..everywhere i look lately, The Nature Boy is stylin' and profilin'

Sylin, profilin, limosine ridin, jet flyin... Whoooooo!

 

[Face&Head]

Congratulations! Now you have royalty in the family! Great brush, use it in good health.

 

[Cannata]

The Duke 3 is, IMHO, a great all purpose brush. Plenty of backbone for soaps and excellent for creams as well. Enjoy your new brush.

Steve

 

[VT_Hokie]

Just got done using it actually. I gobbled up that RR XXX and spit out enough wonderful lather for 5-6 passes.

The more I use it, the more I love it.

 

[ricardo9505]

in your hands she's a cutie pie. lol!
I'm 5'7, 185, so a small brush suits me fine. though searching form something bigger and less floppier than a 20mm omega bdager

 

[VT_Hokie]

in your hands she's a cutie pie. lol!
I'm 5'7, 185, so a small brush suits me fine. though searching form something bigger and less floppier than a 20mm omega bdager

Haha, I was hoping that shot would be of some use to somebody. It really is a lot smaller than you think when looking at all the zoomed in and artsy shots in the SOTD etc.

 

[brucered]

hope you are still enjoying your D3...i finally pulled the trigger on one today.

now the wait and to see if it lives up to all the praise and my expectations.