I just got the simpson chubby 1 in super badger today and absolutely love it.I watched your vid about 20 times before going for it.It's expensive but what a brush.Thanks for giving me the nudge i needed so glad i got it.Cheers Ken.
Simpson makes the best brushes I think and their made In the old country what more could you love about them.... I love your videos watch them all keep em coming surf Ken
I have a CH2. But this knot is big for me, so I'm looking at CH1, but I'm worried that the handle on this one will be too small for me. Did you feel uncomfortable with the handle of the CH1?
I've just ordered a Chubby 1 in Best badger. I'm in the UK, located in Hull. I'm a little biased and can proudly say that Simpsons brushes are some of the finest brushes to be made. Excellent quality and i've never had a bad one.
Great tools and wonderful shave. I actually feel that Merkur slant shines with feather, right bullet for right gun. YMMV. Keep enlightening us Ken! Btw, am from Nepal, the country of MT. Everest.
Kensurfs nice to hear from you dear! I have been following you for sometime. DE razors and shaving brushes are not available in Nepal. I ask friends in Europe and US to send a few. I have managed to have a small collection. But yes, mass market Indian Shaving creams and blades (also japanese feather, though rarr) are available here. Thanks much!
Hello can you please tell me how do you dry your Simpson’s chubby 2? I recently obtained the same brush but haven’t used it yet because I can’t find a stand for it.
Richard D Thanks! I also found a link on maggards razors for a extra wide stainless steel razor specifically for Chubby 2 and other specific large brushes. www.maggardrazors.com/product/maggard-razors-xl-37mm-stainless-steel-razor-brush-stand-for-large-brushes/
I've been wanting to pull the trigger on one of these brushes but they're just a little bit too expensive at this point in time. Maybe I'll ask the wife for one this next Christmas. Great video buddy. Keep them coming.
Best shave(in my experience) Prep: steam room after morning workout..it sets it up....the Romans used oil...so i do this proceedure too...then badger shave I like Trumper almond oil cream tub...then brush and its important to shave in the contour of how your beard grows and its different in different parts of the face...the first with the grain and my second is usually across perhaps a bit against the grain but this is where cuts occur.....cant be beat!!!
You know I have a best badger Chubby 2, I'm not impressed especially for the price, the knot is just so dense that I can't get a thick lather on my face. It also SHEDS like a Golden Retriever in warm spring weather. After 2 years and with a sale at West Coast Shaving, I bought a M7 Simpson in super badger. I liked the handle and the knot better. Also almost no shedding. But YMMV, I still use the chubby 2 from time to time just to see if my technique need, needs to improve.
Bought a Simpsons special badger brush the $35 dollar one since i cannot justify spending 100 dollars on a shaving brush. Anyways shaving tomorrow and will likely give the brush a go and see if i like it. Great shave video!
Hello! I really like your videos! I have a Simpsons Chubby 2 Super Badger brush. This is what I read on the instruction manual for this brush: "When applying lather use light to-and-fro strokes , like a paint brush. ( a heavy circular motion damages the hair of the brush) ." What do you think about this? I wish you many more pleasant shaves, keep up the videos! Viktor from Hungary ( Europe )
Huh I just got one of these ken I got chubby 2 finally West Coast had annual sale and got it finally...that is it for me as of brushes lol.. Take Care Alan H
Kensurfs Hi Ken Well I didn’t wanted to get it my wife will kill me lol...but anyhow I did it’s a annual sale at West Coast Shaving Simpson’s so total cost for Chuby2 was $143 USD total CAD for me $196 yeah little steep but hope will be good and won’t shed a lot... My Plisson High Mountain Badger wow this brush is something else very nice brush Ken worth money.. Buy hey I have nice shave den and wanted Simpson’s Brush to add I’m european so it’s a must lol💈👍🏼 Take care Alan H P.S. when I go to Croatia I’ll go to police department I’ll get you nice Croatian Police belt it’s really neat I’ll send you as Gift M
Hi Alan, I received my Chubby 2 in super badger yesterday and used it. Fantastic brush! Have you had any issues with yours shedding? On first use I lost one hair and that was it. Many people say they shed a lot. Dave.
@@davesheppard8797 Hi Dave To be honest yes I had some hairs lost not as much it’s normal to me in my view and opinion..so far no issues at all. I don’t use it too often only when I use Mitchell Wool Fat or some soft soap like Cella etc it can be soap eater.. What I really need Dave is Dr. Harris Brush to find for me used condition as I’ll replace knot in it. And thinking to get EJ 3one6 heard it’s good not as aggressive and would be nice add to my collection. Alan H
@@alanh8101 D R Harris brushes are available from some places here in England. My Chubby 2 super on first use was amazing !! I have 2 3one6 razors. The all stainless and the red anodized handle. Both great razors but the balance is better on the all stainless. I used my new Razorock BBS yesterday. Great razor and really smooth with a Nacet blade. Take care my friend and stay safe. Dave.
Hey Kensurfs, it's addictive this hobby I agree. I've wanted the Simpson Chubby 1 in Super for a while and just placed an order for it today! I'm from England btw, Brighton. Where about in England did you used to live I wonder? Certainly can't hear any British accent left in you anymore 😊
4minutewarning I was born in Newcastle and moved to the USA when I was 8. I lost the accent over the years👍👍I hear the Simpsons are better priced in the U.K. Than here💈
Kensurfs ah Newcastle, other end of the country. Nice. Rains a lot there 😊 You were quite young then. Yeah I guess thee price is a little cheaper. Maybe 10-15% so. I have other Simpson brushes but in Best. Looking forward to some even softer tips from the Super Badger.
im super jealous i have wanted a Simpson brush since i started wet shaving but they are a little to much and me not working with more surgery on the way its not possible but hopefully one day that was a great video and shave keeo up the great work
hi ken - i know , just regenerated your fine video - none the less, i've just ordered the simpsons " wee scott brush" - very small and would probably sit well in a well to do expensive dolls house - but hey , horses for courses - nice size , it'll work well for my square jawline and defined stubble - ill keep you posted mate .
I come from the UK too Ken and I know what you mean about the water police now I live in Australia where they fine you BAD for disregarding the water rules. However I wanted on of these brushes but the price put me off and I also prefer synthetic brushes but if I can find a decent priced one on eBay I for a decent price then I might just try one. The slant you have used with a Feather I have used before and yep you have got to be super careful especially at my age.
I just got the simpson chubby 1 in super badger today and absolutely love it.I watched your vid about 20 times before going for it.It's expensive but what a brush.Thanks for giving me the nudge i needed so glad i got it.Cheers Ken.
Simpson makes the best brushes I think and their made In the old country what more could you love about them.... I love your videos watch them all keep em coming surf Ken
kenneth w. Davis Thanks Kenneth will do👍💈
I have a CH2. But this knot is big for me, so I'm looking at CH1, but I'm worried that the handle on this one will be too small for me. Did you feel uncomfortable with the handle of the CH1?
No problem for me with handle size
I'm torn between the simpson super chubby1 and the muhle silvertip badger, do you know which one is softer?
I've just ordered a Chubby 1 in Best badger. I'm in the UK, located in Hull. I'm a little biased and can proudly say that Simpsons brushes are some of the finest brushes to be made. Excellent quality and i've never had a bad one.
Mick Evans how much did they run out there?
@@kensurfs The cheapest i've found in the UK is £130 or $163 for the super and £85 or $106 for the best.
Great tools and wonderful shave. I actually feel that Merkur slant shines with feather, right bullet for right gun. YMMV. Keep enlightening us Ken! Btw, am from Nepal, the country of MT. Everest.
Shekhar Sharma Very cool. It's great to hear from people all over the world. I'm originally from U.K., now from California 👍
Kensurfs nice to hear from you dear! I have been following you for sometime. DE razors and shaving brushes are not available in Nepal. I ask friends in Europe and US to send a few. I have managed to have a small collection. But yes, mass market Indian Shaving creams and blades (also japanese feather, though rarr) are available here. Thanks much!
Hello can you please tell me how do you dry your Simpson’s chubby 2? I recently obtained the same brush but haven’t used it yet because I can’t find a stand for it.
Richard D Thanks! I also found a link on maggards razors for a extra wide stainless steel razor specifically for Chubby 2 and other specific large brushes.
www.maggardrazors.com/product/maggard-razors-xl-37mm-stainless-steel-razor-brush-stand-for-large-brushes/
Positive Vibes I actually have a generic stand that it actually fits.
I've been wanting to pull the trigger on one of these brushes but they're just a little bit too expensive at this point in time. Maybe I'll ask the wife for one this next Christmas. Great video buddy. Keep them coming.
Rockdoc St Augustine I agree. The Chubby 2 and 3 are outrageous priced👍💈
want to get a simpson chubby brush how did you like the simpson chubby 1 brush
Best shave(in my experience) Prep: steam room after morning workout..it sets it up....the Romans used oil...so i do this proceedure too...then badger shave I like Trumper almond oil cream tub...then brush and its important to shave in the contour of how your beard grows and its different in different parts of the face...the first with the grain and my second is usually across perhaps a bit against the grain but this is where cuts occur.....cant be beat!!!
Michael Murphy 👍👍👍
Great stuff!!! I had the Duke 3 in Best at one time. I'm thinking I might like the Super!!!
The Duke is a cool brush 👍
You know I have a best badger Chubby 2, I'm not impressed especially for the price, the knot is just so dense that I can't get a thick lather on my face. It also SHEDS like a Golden Retriever in warm spring weather. After 2 years and with a sale at West Coast Shaving, I bought a M7 Simpson in super badger. I liked the handle and the knot better. Also almost no shedding.
But YMMV, I still use the chubby 2 from time to time just to see if my technique need, needs to improve.
Bought a Simpsons special badger brush the $35 dollar one since i cannot justify spending 100 dollars on a shaving brush. Anyways shaving tomorrow and will likely give the brush a go and see if i like it. Great shave video!
Hello!
I really like your videos!
I have a Simpsons Chubby 2 Super Badger brush. This is what I read on the instruction manual for this brush: "When applying lather use light to-and-fro strokes , like a paint brush. ( a heavy circular motion damages the hair of the brush) ."
What do you think about this?
I wish you many more pleasant shaves, keep up the videos!
Viktor from Hungary ( Europe )
Huh I just got one of these ken I got chubby 2 finally West Coast had annual sale and got it finally...that is it for me as of brushes lol..
Take Care
Alan H
Alan H that’s an excellent brush Alan. What was the out the door cost?
Kensurfs Hi Ken
Well I didn’t wanted to get it my wife will kill me lol...but anyhow I did it’s a annual sale at West Coast Shaving Simpson’s so total cost for Chuby2 was $143 USD total CAD for me $196 yeah little steep but hope will be good and won’t shed a lot...
My Plisson High Mountain Badger wow this brush is something else very nice brush Ken worth money..
Buy hey I have nice shave den and wanted Simpson’s Brush to add I’m european so it’s a must lol💈👍🏼
Take care
Alan H
P.S. when I go to Croatia I’ll go to police department I’ll get you nice Croatian Police belt it’s really neat I’ll send you as Gift
M
Hi Alan,
I received my Chubby 2 in super badger yesterday and used it. Fantastic brush! Have you had any issues with yours shedding? On first use I lost one hair and that was it. Many people say they shed a lot.
Dave.
@@davesheppard8797 Hi Dave
To be honest yes I had some hairs lost not as much it’s normal to me in my view and opinion..so far no issues at all. I don’t use it too often only when I use Mitchell Wool Fat or some soft soap like Cella etc it can be soap eater..
What I really need Dave is Dr. Harris Brush to find for me used condition as I’ll replace knot in it.
And thinking to get EJ 3one6 heard it’s good not as aggressive and would be nice add to my collection.
Alan H
@@alanh8101 D R Harris brushes are available from some places here in England. My Chubby 2 super on first use was amazing !! I have 2 3one6 razors. The all stainless and the red anodized handle. Both great razors but the balance is better on the all stainless. I used my new Razorock BBS yesterday. Great razor and really smooth with a Nacet blade.
Take care my friend and stay safe.
Dave.
Nice shave !
Thank you Jonathan 👍
After seeing that picture in the background I can't get the Rockford files theme song out of my head.😃
He was a cool actor. I got that autograph in the late 70's
+Kensurfs Yes I remember that from your shave den tour video nice den by the way
+Apex820 Thank you
Hey Kensurfs, it's addictive this hobby I agree. I've wanted the Simpson Chubby 1 in Super for a while and just placed an order for it today! I'm from England btw, Brighton. Where about in England did you used to live I wonder? Certainly can't hear any British accent left in you anymore 😊
4minutewarning I was born in Newcastle and moved to the USA when I was 8. I lost the accent over the years👍👍I hear the Simpsons are better priced in the U.K. Than here💈
Kensurfs ah Newcastle, other end of the country. Nice. Rains a lot there 😊 You were quite young then. Yeah I guess thee price is a little cheaper. Maybe 10-15% so. I have other Simpson brushes but in Best. Looking forward to some even softer tips from the Super Badger.
im super jealous i have wanted a Simpson brush since i started wet shaving but they are a little to much and me not working with more surgery on the way its not possible but hopefully one day that was a great video and shave keeo up the great work
Thanks Erica, I hope you get well soon.
hi ken - i know , just regenerated your fine video - none the less, i've just ordered the simpsons " wee scott brush" - very small and would probably sit well in a well to do expensive dolls house - but hey , horses for courses - nice size , it'll work well for my square jawline and defined stubble - ill keep you posted mate .
Very cool 👍
Just bought a Wee Scot to use in my travel kit.👍
+Kensurfs awesome mate , its a very small brush , haven't used mine yet - but from what I seen on you tube its a lather beast ;^)
Gotta love Jim Rockford
And Bret Maverick 👍
I come from the UK too Ken and I know what you mean about the water police now I live in Australia where they fine you BAD for disregarding the water rules. However I wanted on of these brushes but the price put me off and I also prefer synthetic brushes but if I can find a decent priced one on eBay I for a decent price then I might just try one. The slant you have used with a Feather I have used before and yep you have got to be super careful especially at my age.
John Goard We can cut ourselves bad👍💈
After expressing concern for the sharpness of the blade; Watching you shave gave me an unhealthy amount of anxiety. Haha
Romantic Donkey 👍👍💈
I can't use these blades. I enjoy shaving too much. Lol throw the perma sharps in that slant and rock n roll bud. Enjoyed
Thanks
Your postman must be the milk tray man , to have got that past the wifey security ...
No matter what something costs, tell the wife it's half that.👍
you know ken , you can fit the handle of the r41 on that new att slant comb head mate? - thats if you cant wait for the kronos to arrive ??
+technicaly brilliant My Kronos handle just arrived. I was thinking of using the MR5 until it did.
4:35 Seems like it gotchya where it always git's ya.
Gracebeliever077 like clockwork it gets me there👍💈
@@kensurfs yup
that thing really did a butcher job lol..your whole neck,top lip.. damn...note to self -stay away from the feathers!!
THEHEARTBREAKKID71 Absolutely 👍💈
Simpson T3 Trafalgar my handle cracked to repair it i used B7000 Glue to repair the handle the glue is waterproof wheelchair Larry
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