The Simpson Classic 2 in Best (Pic-Heavy)

[johnniegold]

I just received this brush the other day from WCS and I have to say that this is truly a... well, uh.... a "classic" .

I have been curious about this brush for quite some time and finally decided to pull the trigger and continue on the down the road of the Simpsons less-traveled. I am very happy that I did.

I will just post all the pictures first and then I will add some comments afterwards since I know that most of you come here for the articles.

The Classic 2 pre-bloom

back side of brush

SOME COMPARISION SHOTS​

next to Tulip 2

next to Polo 8

next to Chubby 1

next to Duke 3

next to Harvard 4

next to the 56 of the Fifty-Series

next to the Eagle G3

Top View of the Classic 2, Eagle G3 and Duke 3 (l to r)

You can really see how dense the Classic 2 (on the left) really is.

Side by side view of same brushes as above

Getting the Classic 2 ready:

Going with the Cade

Post-bloom

pre-bloom again

The density of this brush reminds me of the the Eagle with a bit of a shorter loft which gives this brush the ability to devour soaps. The handle is in the Duke-style with a handle size that mirrors the Duke 2.

Therefore, with the similarities between the Duke and Eagle, I give you

THE "DUGLE"

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[beginish]

Wow. Look what you find when you turn over rocks!

 

[johnniegold]

Wow. Look what you find when you turn over rocks!

Takes me awhile but I get there eventually.

 

[huntmol]

Fantastic writeup and great pics! Looks like a really great brush.

Hm...
I've got a Duke 2.
Are the D2 and the CL2 basically the same brush with a slightly different handle?

EDIT: Just checked the Superior Shave for information on these two brushes.

Duke D2
Weight: 59g
Handle Diameter: 36mm
Height: 91mm
Knot Size: 22mm
Loft: 49mm

Classic CL2
Weight: 47g
Handle Diameter: 34mm
Height: 86mm
Knot Size: 23mm
Loft: 44mm

They do seem to be very similar...
But the Classic 2 is $30 more expensive!
Any idea as to why the large difference in price?

 

[bbarton713]

Great review and awesome pics!

 

[johnniegold]

Fantastic writeup and great pics! Looks like a really great brush.

Hm...
I've got a Duke 2.
Are the Duke 2 and the Classic basically the same brush with a slightly different handle?

The Classic 2 is denser than my Duke 3 so I would think that would be a major difference (maybe a slight difference in loft) between the Duke 2 and the Dugle.

 

[Vlad]

That bloom looks really, really good. Nice, squat brush.

 

[djh]

Fantastic Bob- many thanks for the photos and the write-up. Now I'm really sweating on the postman!

 

[huntmol]

The Classic 2 is denser than my Duke 3 so I would think that would be a major difference (maybe a slight difference in loft) between the Duke 2 and the Dugle.

Would you say it is enough of a difference to warrant the additional cost?

Or here's perhaps another way to put it - a new member wants to buy a Simpsons brush in Best, and can't decide between the D2 & CL2.
Which would you recommend?

 

[brianw]

Oh no....(me wants)....shut up (me wants)... I'm not listening to you... (me wants)... I hate you enablers

 

[Vlad]

Oh no....(me wants)....shut up (me wants)... I'm not listening to you... (me wants)... I hate you enablers

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[johnniegold]

Would you say it is enough of a difference to warrant the additional cost?

Probably subtle enough not to warrant an additional brush. For the collector, definitely worth it.

Or here's perhaps another way to put it - a new member wants to buy a Simpsons brush in Best, and can't decide between the D2 & CL2.
Which would you recommend?

My answer is.... yes.

 

[djh]

My answer is.... yes.

Spoken like a true Diplomat, or shareholder!

 

[SubmarinerLV]

My answer would be both!

Regards Grant

 

[Marco]

Bob, amazing brush indeed! Those pics are so beautiful, too! And what makes me even more happy is that right this morning I did order a Classic 2 Best for myself! Directly from Brett at Simpson/Vulfix!

 

[Jwolf24601]

I love brush pr0n

 

[blacdisco2000]

Is awesome!!! Many thanks for the pics Bob.

 

[Darjeeling Express]

Fantastic. The comparison shots are incredible. Thank you Bob. FOR NOTHING!!

 

[Scrom]

Great looking brush. Seeing all those brushes has me feeling very envious.

 

[drumana]

Thanks for posting the comparison shots. Looks like a nice little brush. Enjoy!