Something a little bigger than Simpson Special?

[Slookx24]

I love my Simpson Special in best, but kind of want something just a little bit bigger, but similar to the Special. I've been looking at the Classic 1 and 2, and Duke 2. Thoughts?

 

[VerbaVolant]

I love my Simpson Special in best, but kind of want something just a little bit bigger, but similar to the Special. I've been looking at the Classic 1 and 2, and Duke 2. Thoughts?

Commodore X1

 

[Slookx24]

I should also add that I had a Colonel X2L, but didn't like it cuz it felt really floppy.

 

[djh]

I would consider the Duke 1 or 2.

 

[njpaddy]

I had a Special and 7 other Simpsons. The 3 you mention have larger, denser knots than the Special, but much smaller handles. The Colonel or Commodore would be closer in handle size to the Special, but the knots do not have as much backbone as the 3 you mention. If you want a handle similar in size to the Special, with a soft knot with maybe slightly less backbone than a Duke 2, take a look at the Simpson 56 or 57. The 50 series handles are perhaps one of Simpsons most comfortable to hold. My 56 had more backbone than my Duke 1. The Duke 2 may have had more backbone than my 56, but I think the 56 was the better overall brush. If I get another Simpson it will be a 57 or 58.

 

[Marco]

I'd consider a Duke 2. Slightly bigger, definitely denser.

 

[celestino]

You could try a Cubby 1 two-band if you want some thing more luxurious.
The Duke 2 is also a good option.

 

[andrestole]

You could try a Cubby 1 two-band if you want some thing more luxurious.
The Duke 2 is also a good option.

+1

 

[Teddyboy]

Classic 2 and Duke 2 are great brushes. I found Classic 1 too small.

 

[Slookx24]

I think I have narrowed it down to the 57 or Duke 2. Looks like the difference between the two is really just handle size?