I was given a Vulfix 660M in super badger. What a nice brush. Perfect for face lathering--at least for my face. Very soft, non scratchy, but picks up soap quickly and face lathers better than my other brushes. My new go-to brush. I was very pleasantly surprised after reading so many posts about Simpsons brushes. The Vulfix 6650M is a better brush for face lathering soaps than my Simpsons Berkeley in best--at least with my soap and my face. Anyone else tried this brush?
Vulfix-is it just me?
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From what I've read on here, you could well find that a Simpson is a Vulfix in disguise. Of course I may be wrong...
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How floppy is it? It also looks a lot like the first badger brush that I ever bought, but the label is worn off so I don't know for sure who made it.
I have a Vulfix 2235 that I really liked when I first got it, but hardly ever use it any more. It seems to have gotten too floppy for my taste.
I have a Vulfix 2235 that I really liked when I first got it, but hardly ever use it any more. It seems to have gotten too floppy for my taste.
Vulfix seem to be the brand of brushes which have a good name and come recommended, yet few people seem to own. At least that's how it seems to me. I love my 660 in Super. It's a small fella, with a 19mm knot, absolutely no flop and is perfect for face-lathering. No twinges of SBAD since owning it and, as much as I'd love to try a luxurious silvertip, the 660's doing its job admirably.
In my opinion Vulfix are very nice brushes and it's a pity they are somehow underrated. The tips on their Super (which is what they call Best on the Simpsons) is soft and the brush blooms beautifully. Most handle designs are comfortable to hold and look lovely. One thing they could improve is a bit more density and backbone in the knots, but that aside they are great brushes IMHO.
After owning both the 2234 and 2235, Marco sums it up the best.
Yes and no. They are made by the same factory and with the same qualities of badger but Simpson brushes are a lot denser than Vulfix brushes.
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other way around actually
from the Simpson site:
About Us
Alexander Simpson started making shaving brushes in the East End of London in 1919. He soon built up the business and in 1924, moved to Clapham where he established an award-winning reputation for his shaving brushes. In 1941, following the loss of his factory in the blitz, Mr Simpson moved his business to the West Country.In 2008 Progress Vulfix purchased the company and continues the tradition of making the world's finest brushes entirely by hand, using the same techniques which have not changed since the firm was founded.
Other way around, I think.
I had three Vulfix brushes quite a while ago, a #377, #2236 and a #41 - all in Silvertip. At the time, they were my favorite brushes, but when I started buying denser 2-band brushes, they fell out of favor, so I sold them. They were all well-made brushes. They don't get much respect on the forums, but they should.
can someone rate and review the vulfix 1016
I have the Vulfix 404 "Grosvenor" Mixed Badger and Boar Shaving Brush I love it! I've only had boar brushes in the past but this is my go to brush now. Soft but with decent backbone and exfoliation. I want to try one of the pure badger ones from this series. They are nice handles too, have nice weight and balance. Cant beat the price on them too!
Why are Vulfix brushes consistently consistent while Simpson brushes are consistently inconsistent?
I actually have one , a medium on the way. Every place I look says the medium knot is 20 mm though. I've read they come in S, M and L. Is the difference that little between the sizes
I have two Vulfix brushes.
One is a TOBS superbadger made by Vulfix and the other is a very basic boar.
Both are excellent but the boar does see a lot more use.
Even though I do not have much to compare with, I do think it's a very under rated brand.
One is a TOBS superbadger made by Vulfix and the other is a very basic boar.
Both are excellent but the boar does see a lot more use.
Even though I do not have much to compare with, I do think it's a very under rated brand.
In all fairness, I think Simpsons inconsistency is generally only noted more often to their luxury branding, higher prices and greater market share and recognition.
One is far more likely to voice complaints that a "Manufacturer of the FINEST Shaving Brushes" (with prices to match) didn't meet spec, than its lesser known and cheaper Vulfix cousin.
^ Agreed...apparently they are OK with a 5mm +/- loft variation.
If I read it correctly, this means you could order a Simpson 24/48 and get a 24/53 or 24/43.
Simpsons ‏@AESimpson1919Mar 17there is a 5mm +/- (approx) variance on all Simpson brushes owing to their manufacture.
If I read it correctly, this means you could order a Simpson 24/48 and get a 24/53 or 24/43.
Simpsons ‏@AESimpson1919Mar 17there is a 5mm +/- (approx) variance on all Simpson brushes owing to their manufacture.
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