That makes sense, I currently have two brushes: a Simpson 55 which is my daily driver and a Chubby 2, both of which are in Best. I currently travel with the 55, but would like to have a designated brush for my dopp kit. I have been leaning towards the wee scot, but the non soak seemed a definite plus esp when in situations it might be hard to find something to soak a brush in.I own brushes ranging in size from a Wee Scot up to a Chubby 2 in badger and synthetic and use them all regularly. The Wee Scot is a fabulous brush to use at any time and not just for travel. I take whichever brush I fancy depending on how I am travelling, how long I will stay, etc. Unless you are desperate to save 5cm of storage space and 50g of weight then just take your regular brush. You can use a badger brush after soaking it for the time it takes to put a blade in your razor. If the brush is not fully dry when you travel then it will be fine for a few hours as long as it is properly packed. In my view, many people overthink this and travel specific shaving items are in most cases unnecessary.
The Simpson Duke 1 or Classic 1, in Best or Manchurian, are great and fit perfectly in the smaller Simpson travel tube which has a vent hole in case the brush is not totally dry. To soak my brush I simply fill the sink with water and drop the brush in. I damp the end of a Tabac stick and rub it on my face; by the time I have done that the brush is ready. If I didn't even have a sink of water then I am not sure I would bother shaving at all. The Duke or Classic 1 are large enough to use at home every day, but I prefer small brushes. The Wee Scot is excellent although the small Simpson tube is a bit big for it. You can of course make your own tube or not use one at all in which case I would wrap the bristles in some way so as to protect them during travel.That makes sense, I currently have two brushes: a Simpson 55 which is my daily driver and a Chubby 2, both of which are in Best. I currently travel with the 55, but would like to have a designated brush for my dopp kit. I have been leaning towards the wee scot, but the non soak seemed a definite plus esp when in situations it might be hard to find something to soak a brush in.
Yes, that's what I have. Either Classic 1, the Best or the synthetic, will fit. I don't believe a Classic 2 would fit, however.A Simpson’s brush with one of their travel containers would be my pick. They also sell their Classic 1 Synthetic with a travel case included.