My experience with “best” grade. There’s always a loose hair somewhere, on the puck or my face.
Awesome. Thanks for the reassurance.I've got one that someone said the same thing about it, the few dark hairs.
I don't worry about it and I hope you don't either. I use mine, it's fine.
They do usually tend to lose a few hairs when new, that will settle down.
Purchased in 2021 or 2022, I use it quite often because I like it. Enjoy your new brush.
The knot looks magnificent! Congratulations, Sir!
Keep in mind you are looking at one man's opinion.
I have several Simpson brushes and I enjoy them very much, the Best grade can be excellent and is my favourite after Manchurian. There can be huge variances in all Simpson knots, for example two Duke 2 Best knots could be very different, one could be closer to Pure grade, which I prefer, and another could be closer to Super grade, which I do not personally favour; I would probably enjoy your specific knot. Additionally the two knots could be set such that one has a much higher loft than the other, resulting in two very different Duke 2 brushes. To some these variances are part of the charm of Simpson - the appeal of a knot which it is 'claimed' is hand tied, and set in house. To others, myself included, it shows a lack of quality control that makes buying a Simpson brush a complete lottery. I have sold as many Simpson brushes as I still own, sometimes trying several of the same model until I find one I like. I would now no longer purchase a Simpson brush unless I could personally inspect the exact brush in advance. I also favour Semogue Finest brushes, none of mine have ever shed and their consistency and quality control has been flawless in complete contrast to Simpson. Simpson claim that some initial hair loss is normal for the first few uses but that it should settle down. I would give it ten shaves at most and then return the brush if the shedding has not stopped. Good luck
