Simpsons Manchurian

[Phoenixkh]

So my Copper Ice Chubby 2 arrived today. This is a neat handle that changes in different lighting:

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Did a good job on the MWF test lather (I know, there are some bubbles, not shaving with it):

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The Bloom:

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Sitting with the stablemates:

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I see that SV 2.0 brush one shelf down... <eg> Sitting on an SV wood brush stand is my guess... Did I win?

 

[PRobots]

And...Lime Swirl arrived in the two band silver tip...

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Wowza!

Congratulations!

 

[Sascoman]

And...Lime Swirl arrived in the two band silver tip...

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Sweet Jesus

 

[Kendoll]

I see that SV 2.0 brush one shelf down... <eg> Sitting on an SV wood brush stand is my guess... Did I win?

Winner winner chicken dinner!

 

[wimbouman]

Copper Ice is really beautiful

 

[Kendoll]

I had the Duke 3 Manchurian and sold it, a little to much face feel for me.

I also had a SV Manchurian, and their knot is wonderful and absolutely not a Simpson’s knot.

If you really like the SV and you want a Simpson’s you should absolutely no doubt in my mind whatsoever go for the 2 Band Silvertip, if you like the Chubby handle just email Simpson’s and they will send you pictures of available colors.

The 2 band Silvertip will give you the softness of the Super but more backbone.

Hope that helps.

Doug

Just in case I never thanked you for the two band recommendation, thanks! It feels pretty much just like the SV knot. Perhaps that’s where the rumor of it being a Simpson’s knot came from? I did read somewhere that SV says they get their knots from another brush maker that is “well known”.

 

[inspectoring]

Now I've got to look at the Polo 14 in Manchurian. That's what I get for reading this thread again.



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(I'm not buying anything until I've received the upcoming plumbing bill. I'm expecting sticker shock.)

Interesting to read about how much change folks experience with Manchurians over time. My Zenith Manchurian with the copper handle is certainly the Manchurian I've used the most (of those I've purchased new). It's changed enormously. Every change has been an improvement, and it was great from the beginning.

Happy shaves,

Jim

Did you ever get the polo 14 in Manchurian - if so can you please share your thoughts?

 

[Kendoll]

Did you ever get the polo 14 in Manchurian - if so can you please share your thoughts?

Polo 10 anyone? Limited Edition Polo 8 Manchurian Badger Lime Swirl - https://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/store/brushes/manchurian-badger/polo-8-manchurian-badger-lime-swirl

 

[inspectoring]

Polo 10 anyone? Limited Edition Polo 8 Manchurian Badger Lime Swirl - https://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/store/brushes/manchurian-badger/polo-8-manchurian-badger-lime-swirl

I already have polo 10 Manchurian - think the handle is a little small, and knot is a little small as well

 

[SgtCrppls]

Just in case I never thanked you for the two band recommendation, thanks! It feels pretty much just like the SV knot. Perhaps that’s where the rumor of it being a Simpson’s knot came from? I did read somewhere that SV says they get their knots from another brush maker that is “well known”.

You are quite welcome

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I have no idea how to answer you in a manner I know will be helpful.



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The SV brushes are fantastic as you said.



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I have only one Simpson Manchurian but it doesn't seem at all like the SV knots.



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Not like the Simpson Silvertip Badger (two band) either.

The SV brushes hit a sweet spot for me.

Happy shaves,

Jim

My only Simpson Manchurian is the one above.

Did you ever get the polo 14 in Manchurian - if so can you please share your thoughts?

No, I did not.

However, I have a Rudy Vey Mozingo 28 XD on order. I suppose you could call it a Polo 12 Manchurian.

I like the Simpson Manchurian, but I prefer both SV knots and Mozingo knots over it.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Kendoll]

Should have some more pics to share soon. Made the mistake of browsing the Simpsons website the last few days.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

My only Simpson Manchurian is the one above.

No, I did not (buy the Simpson Polo).

However, I have a Rudy Vey Mozingo 28 XD on order. I suppose you could call it a Polo 12 Manchurian.

I like the Simpson Manchurian, but I prefer both SV knots and Mozingo knots over it.

Happy shaves,

Jim

Here is my new Rudy Vey with its Mozingo ZT4 knot. The knot is 28 mm XD or 29 mm, or both, depending on how one thinks about it.

The handle is an homage to the Simpson Polo 12.

Anyway, I'm just following up on the question someone asked me about the Polo.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Barbarian80]

Very cool brush! That's a big boy.

 

[Kendoll]

I just realized I got a few brushes for Christmas I never posted.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

⇧ That was some Christmas! ⇧

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Kendoll]

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Here is my new Rudy Vey with its Mozingo ZT4 knot. The knot is 28 mm XD or 29 mm, or both, depending on how one thinks about it.

The handle is an homage to the Simpson Polo 12.

Anyway, I'm just following up on the question someone asked me about the Polo.

Happy shaves,

Jim

That handle’s groovy!

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

That handle’s groovy!

Thank you, sir.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[dmshaver]

Very interesting thread, thank you, gentlemen! I'm in the early stages of deliberating which Simpsons to get.

 

[Kendoll]

Very interesting thread, thank you, gentlemen! I'm in the early stages of deliberating which Simpsons to get.

Hard not to recommend a chubby 1. Such a great all rounder.