Is the Duke series the best badger brushes in the Simpsons lineup? The Duke 2 seems to be in the sweet spot.
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Owen Bawn
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I lean toward the Duke 3, but the Dukes 2 & 3 are to my mind the perfect small/medium size badger brushes. Easy grip handle, plenty of density, and they make and release lather beautifully. Ideal face lathering brush. I have them in Best, Manchurian, 2 band 'SiLVERTiP', and even synthetic. I like them all, but the truth is that I could very easily have stopped after purchasing the Best and I would have been very happy.
That said, I don't think there is an ultimate "best" Simpson brush above other Simpsons. I'd say there is a Simpson brush for nearly every shaver's particular needs or desires.
That said, I don't think there is an ultimate "best" Simpson brush above other Simpsons. I'd say there is a Simpson brush for nearly every shaver's particular needs or desires.
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The Duke 2 is my sweet spot!! Great brush IMO! 
Quoted for truth. And given those needs and desires can vary from day to day, good thing too.
The Dukes Series sums up the essence of beauty and funtionality found in the Simpson brushes.
Every Simpson fan should own at least one Duke, Sir.
Every Simpson fan should own at least one Duke, Sir.
I've never owned a Duke but love my Classic 1, which is quite similar to the Duke 2, maybe a little denser. You can't go wrong with either
Owen Bawn
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Grazie amico mio. Lunga vita al Duca!Che belle parole! Bravo Owen, molto bravo!
garyg
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I've two Dukes, an ivory 2 & a Butterscotch 3 Both are great brushes, the 2 might be the last one to be pried from my cold, dead hands .. but the 3 makes me smile ..
I only have this Duke 3 in synthetic, but I really enjoy using it.
Owen Bawn
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Here are a few of my Dukes:
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I really like my Duke 3’s in Best and SiLVERTiP. A great medium sized brush that does it all. I wouldn’t want to go any smaller for home use.
I love my Duke 2. It's very well balanced. It appears small but doesn't feel that way whatsoever. The handle and knot feel just right. It makes and holds lots of lather too.
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Fortunately I don't have to pick just one. I've no desire even to think about it.
I have all three Dukes in best. My favorite is probably the Duke 3, although I like the 2 quite a bit too. The 1 is good for creams, and I sometimes use it as a travel brush.
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