TSR / Simpson raffle prize

[Arrowhead]

Here's what was in the box I mentioned yesterday: it's the TSR Simpson raffle prize brush made by Beejay

The knot is a 24mm Simpson super, the acrylic was also supplied by Simpson:

(pic by Bill Jack)

The handle is along the lines of an Acca Kappa:

Here's one of those aerial views which some of you like:

And the base:

And here it is after the first lathering:

I haven't used it anger yet, but all the signs are that the brush will be excellent. Loft was set at around 48mm, so it's quite soft but still bouncy, and the hair seems to hold a lot of water, and lather. I'll report back in a SOTD post later.

Many thanks to Bill and Mark for this: the brush is quite beautiful; destined to be my favourite without doubt and will enjoy pride of place in the bathroom cabinet.

 

[Mikael]

:heart: Looks absolutely wonderful and like Bill outdid himself, again! Well done - Bill, Simpson and Andy!

 

[Dipesh]

Lovely brush. Nice touch with the red stripe. I quite like that.

 

[pugh-the-special-one]

Looks great Andy, another super looking little brush by Bill, I bet this will quickly become one of your favourites.

Regards Jamie.

 

[antdad]

Nice propprtions, did Simpson use glue to bind the knot as well? Can't tell.

 

[Arrowhead]

Nice propprtions, did Simpson use glue to bind the knot as well? Can't tell.

Bill's eye for a nice handle shape is as good as his workmanship, I reckon. As regards the knot, maybe Bill will let us know.

 

[N_Architect]

Fantastic!

 

[The Geordie Shaver]

Drool...................

 

[man of leisure]

Superb !!!!

 

[beejay]

Nice propprtions, did Simpson use glue to bind the knot as well? Can't tell.

Hi Tony,
The outer hair is set into the plug but doesn't have any top coat of adhesive.
Its quite secure, but I always top coat Simpson knots and leave to cure for 48 hours before setting them into the handle.

Shavemac knots are different however: They have two sets of string ties and are topcoated. I suspect some automated assistance as the finished knot looks incredibly precise?

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Both excellent knots of course but a Simpsons knot has that certain 'something' about it.
Hope that helps.
regards, beejay

 

[DJ-Steved]

Very nice I like that a lot.

 

[Hax]

Beautiful looking brush, well done to all and enjoy it Arrowhead

 

[pedro083]

really is a lovely brush, not jealous at all honest:icon_cry2:

 

[Arrowhead]

Thanks everyone - I'm glad that the handle shape seems to meet with general approval because that's where I did have some input. Last night's lathering went well enough but I'm going to have to practice because it's much greedier than my other brushes.

 

[NOTSHARP]

Beautifull brush !

We need an "envy" smilie :icon_rolleyes:



Steve