New Simpson Polo 8

[senatorxmg]

Hi all,

Today, my new Simpson Polo 8 arrived in the mail. Have not used it yet but I'm very impressed with the look and feel of it so far. Perhaps just slightly less backbone than my Chubby 1 but a lot more than my Kent BK8. This might be exactly what I was looking for! I'll update this thread with my impressions after the first shave.

My new brush with it's new family below:
(Simpson Chubby 1, Vulfix 2235, NEW Simpson Polo 8, Kent BK8)

 

[mistercitizen]

Wow, great looking brush! That's the size I would get if I were to get a Polo. I originally liked the look of the Polo, but I opted for the Emperor 3 instead..... which is also a bit smaller. The Chubby and the BK8 look nice as well. Enjoy!!

Ben

 

[senatorxmg]

Well...the first shave is done. It was just...alright. My lather was rather poor. Couldn't seem to get anything resembling what I usually get from my other brushes. I used Tabac soap.

I may have to chalk up the poor lather to a user issue. I may not have loaded it with enough soap and my patience level was low tonight.

That said, I love the feel of the brush. I prefer to bowl lather but this could easily appeal to a face latherer, too. Good backbone and enough of the scrub factor going on here.

I'm looking forward to the next time!

Once the brush dries, I'll post a pic of it in bloom.

 

[Kevan]

New brushes are always tough to judge. It'll take a few uses before you get used to how much water your Polo holds and the ideal ratio for good lather. It'll be fine.

 

[Havok305]

Well...the first shave is done. It was just...alright. My lather was rather poor. Couldn't seem to get anything resembling what I usually get from my other brushes. I used Tabac soap.

I may have to chalk up the poor lather to a user issue. I may not have loaded it with enough soap and my patience level was low tonight.

That said, I love the feel of the brush. I prefer to bowl lather but this could easily appeal to a face latherer, too. Good backbone and enough of the scrub factor going on here.

I'm looking forward to the next time!

Once the brush dries, I'll post a pic of it in bloom.

Congrats on the new brush! Keep at it. I struggled so much to make a good lather when I first got my BK8. Just load more!

 

[thatonesmine]

Thanks a beautiful addition to your collection.......... I too like you have a Polo 8 in super as well as best, and had a problem with a good lather. But after several uses the badger hair relaxes and opens up and releases lather very easy "does not hog the lather" and as you say a great bowl lather and joy to use.

Charles U.K

 

[Wyokid]

+1 to what others have said - it is a fantastic brush! Give it a little time!

 

[vsingh]

Mate!!! I have the PL 10 and that is the last brush I bought and or ever likely to buy. Love he Polo's. It does everything to perfection.