....update....after writing the post above I asked myself "self, why don't you try a T3?" So I just ordered a T3. If a T2 is great....doesn't it stand to reason a T3 will be greater?
It will be bigger. Much much bigger.
Simpson Trafalgar T2 ..... first shave.
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It will be bigger. Much much bigger.
I'm so pleased with my Trafalgar T1 and T2 that today I ordered a back-up of each.
By the way, the knots on the T1 and T2 seem almost identical. The main difference are the handles that, for size, resemble respectively a Chubby 1 and a Duke 3 - two of my all-time favourite.
By the way, the knots on the T1 and T2 seem almost identical. The main difference are the handles that, for size, resemble respectively a Chubby 1 and a Duke 3 - two of my all-time favourite.
The T3 is already a huge brush. This pic is the guy from Executive Shaving. I picked the photo because it gives an idea of size.
The T3 really is quite large. I've only used mine maybe 4 or 5 times since it's a lot bigger than what I prefer. I boxed mine up a few days ago and put it away with other brushes that very rarely get used.
I like the size of the T2 handle. Is it based on the size of a handle Simpson uses in other brushes?
The shape and size of the T2 handle is very, very close to the Duke 3 handle.
The T1 handle, instead, maintains the Duke-style, but in terms of size it's close to a Chubby 1 handle.
Thank you, Sir.
Do these splay freely?
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My T2 does.
My T1 splayed freely immediately, from the very first use. The T2 took a few lathers, but now it splays well, too.
I like the T3. I think either of the others would be too small for me. I primarily use synthetics in the 26 mm size. I have a few with different synth knots and different lofts. I also have a few 24 mm synths. So the T3 seems a bit smaller than what I am used to. And the loft is a bit smaller, which makes for a tighter splay. This is a good thing. If all of my brushes splayed and felt the same, what would be the point of having more than one? So far the T3 rocks it. The handle is comfortable and nicely weighted. And the brush looks and feels like a Simpson should. A very enjoyable change of pace from what I typically use daily.
I received my T1 from Bullgoose this morning and it has a 49mm loft, that's taller than spec, but still quite a bit shorter and spreadier than yours looks... here's a pic of it next to my 55mm lofted (exactly to spec!) Petrol Head.
My experience with Simpson customer service when dealing with problem brushes is that they expect the vendor to be their Warranty department... they provide an "as sold" product when it wasn't bought direct; what outside sellers choose to do for customer satisfaction seems to be up to that individual vendor.
That said, I did have a vendor (thanks WCS!) replace a shedding Special in best, though my Special in pure waited long enough to shed out that it wasn't considered to be an initial defect and my unuseably prickly Wee Scot was just consedered by that vendor (not WCS) to be tough luck on my part.
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Which is logical in the Old Continent* since for a very long time (from around 1985 and revised around 2000 if I remember correctly) the SELLER has the obligation to cover the warranty of an item, unless it is stated in the warranty terms that the PRODUCER/IMPORTER overides the seller at coverage.
What happens after the customer is covered (by replacement of refund) is not a problem of the consumer but of 2 companies (seller and producer/importer).
I asume that this may be a prerequisite from Simpsons (probably a contract term) with their resellers worldwide (at least this is what I would do to secure that my brand is represented by someone who is trustworthy).
*Yes I am very well aware of the Brexit but it has not kicked in 100% yet.
I have a T3 on the way. T2 is marginally too small for me but it's a very unique feeling synthetic brush with a great handle. Have to try its big brother.
If you buy a pair of Levi's from the high street and there's a problem, surely you go back to the store on the high street?
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Wow ! We're almost up to the fifth page of my thread. Thanks Gents for the great discussion.
If I purchased a pair of Levi's that were so scratchy I couldn't wear them, or came apart at the seams after the first washing and then the store that sold them to me said: "Sorry, the company that made these might not refund us for them, so we won't be replacing, or refunding your purchase", then I'd darn well hope that Levi Strauss would make it right for me!
Ultimately, a manufacturer that wishes to have its quality held in high esteem needs to take ownership of any issues with their product, part of that process is making certain that the retailers who carry their wares are empowered to do right by the customer, or failing that to make right directly to the customer.
I stopped purchasing Simpson brushes for several years after I got burned on the Wee Scot, but have come back around to buying their (*almost* always) excellent brushes, because I can better afford to be disappointed by the odd substandard brush these days.
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