I have not enjoyed any of the three Simpsons synthetic brushes I've owned - T2, Chubby 2 or Duke 3. If you're set on a Simpsons synthetic, I would say go for the Trafalgar line - at least they're relatively inexpensive. If you want to use the Amazon credit for something other than a Simpsons synthetic, I can recommend two Yaqi brushes that are sold on Amazon that I really enjoy: my Rainbow Brown (pony) synthetic ($20) and my Moka Express Two Band Badger ($38).
Thoughts on the Trafaglar T3
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I really like my Simpson T3. I own many badger, boar, and synthetic brushes. The T3 stays if I ever get around to a purge of shave stuff. It's not quite as soft as my Cashmere synthetic but not much is that soft. T3 is still plenty soft without being floppy for me.
It's a nice looking brush I'll give it that much.
I recently purcased the T3 brush. It as a nice quilty feel and heft in the handle. It is well made. I am very pleased with mine.
Rarely use mine, too big for my preferences and just not digging the synthetic feel. I did however take it for travel, works well enough, holds lather, soft, dries quickly and wouldn’t kill me if I left it behind. Just sayin…
I used the T3 every day for 28 days in a row while traveling. It’s now in my travel Dopp kit which will live on my boat this boating season along with a Gillette Slim, various blades, a tube of Palmolive and a stick of Arko.
That T3 handle is great for those with large hands. I find it more comfortable than the chubby 3 and much, much more comfortable than the Chubby 2. I actually prefer the sovereign synthetic fibre to the more expensive platinum synthetic fibre. IMHO, it lathers better, drips less and dries more quickly. Definitely worth trying for that low price.
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Another T2 owner here, and very happy with it.
Precisely how I justified my purchase of a T2. I don’t dislike my Trafalgar, just feel like something is missing. I’m still not sure how I feel about Synths in general, but I can tell you I picked up a Simpson Special - Best shortly after; the Badger was in my last travel rotation.
I am enjoying mine, although it has more backbone than I am used to (I am used to floppy brushes). You could also consider the RazoRock Monster or Big Bruce (probably a better handle than the Monster). I find the knot very similar to my T3.
