Simpson's Wee Scot

[Dustinl]

After a few months of debating on buying a Wee Scot, I finally bought one. This was in today's mail! I have seen many pics of the Wee Scot next to other brushes and razors for size reference, but nothing really prepared me for this! This thing is small! I am really excited about tonight's shave!

The attached pic is next to my reknotted vintage Caswell Massey.

 

[Jake]

So cool...

 

[Schwert]

I hope you enjoy the tiny speedster....certainly a new experience and one that I hope grabs you. My Wee is still an integral part of my rotation.

Now that CADE soap is discontinued I only use my remainign stock with the Wee to stretch that soap for as long as possible.

 

[demaro]

I just bought one from fellow B and B'r Dalecooper 51 that lives near me. I have used it twice so far. This brush is awesome !!! Even though I am 6'5" , it works well for me. It lathers well and is very precise with wear the lather goes.

 

[mdevine]

I agree. I bought it for a travel brush but I liked it so much that it became a regular part of my rotation.

 

[shaneburns]

If you like this brush you should try the Vulfix 2273 Best Badger Travel brush it is amazing! It has a small handle of course but this little chap is top notch!

 

[ackvil]

Just curious, what is the advantage of such a small brush?

 

[mdevine]

Just curious, what is the advantage of such a small brush?

They are great for face lathering, especially soaps. They use much less product (no lather hogging here). Being small, they also let you put the lather exactly where you want it.

 

[djh]

Welcome to the brotherhood!

 

[Perished]

Pardon my ignorance...
Which grade of badger hair does ther 'wee' use, looks silvertip to me in the pictures...

 

[Emmett]

Just curious, what is the advantage of such a small brush?

I don't get soap up my nose.

 

[AJMiami]

Pardon my ignorance...
Which grade of badger hair does ther 'wee' use, looks silvertip to me in the pictures...

Simpson Best Badger

 

[Pioneer]

Use mine most of the time - like driving a sports car.

 

[chuckr9]

I just got mine ($40) and find it very effective - surprising how much lather it holds!

 

[Schwert]

For a couple of excellent discussions on the Wee and its utility take a look at Gary's comments at ShoeBox ShaveShop...

http://www.shoeboxshaveshop.com/simpsons-wee-scot--best-badger-shaving-brush.html

Then follow the link on that page to Corey Greenberg's blog comments.

These two bits of wisdom opened up my wallet for the mighty Wee and I still...after spending who knows how much money on shave stuff, rate the Wee Scot as my hands down BEST purchase.

 

[Dustinl]

Last night was the second time I used my new Wee Scot. My home internet is down so I was discussing it on FB Mobile with a couple of B&B members last night.

This little brush whips up nice lather! I am able to make enough lather with it to do a 3 pass shave with touch-ups. As far as the size making it easier to apply lather only in the spots where you want it; I didn't notice. I get the same performance with all my brushes except for the largest. The best badger feels good on my face. Almost as good as a super-silver. The Wee Scot makes so much lather that I still have some in my mug after the shave and have to wash some down the drain anyway. On the first shave, it slipped out of my hand one time. No trouble last night. The small handle is actually quite easy to hold with the thumb, index finger, and the middle finger.

I could easily make this my primary brush. Gentlemen, the small size does not affect the performance as far as I can tell. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I told the guys last night that by only spending $40 on this brush, it is saving me money to spend later on for a Pils razor.



DL

 

[djh]

I told the guys last night that by only spending $40 on this brush, it is saving me money to spend later on for a Pils razor.



DL

Now that's what we like to hear

 

[Dennis]

I'd buy one if I did already have a Saville Row 3118. Hard to justify...

 

[StreetGlide Steve]

I purchased one of these brushes and found it not worth the trouble, to small for me, I know, I know, YMMV. It is cute though.

 

[Joe Edson]

I just got mine ($40) and find it very effective - surprising how much lather it holds!

No joke. Finally used mine for the first time tonight and it held enough for 3 passes. Really like the feel of it too - definitely is going to have a place in my rotation.