Chubby....really worth it?

N_Architect said:
The thing which should never be omitted with Simpsons brushes is how well (comparatively) they hold value after purchase.

In case you ever want to pass it on, it is like owning a Rolex in the world of watches.
It's a Simpsons brush, not just any brush. It's supposed to last you 30 years or more, with proper care.

Just something to keep in mind.
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I'm afraid that sounds like me...I like the idea of owning a top quality brush, not for a collection but to use daily. Something that works really well and lasts a long time. From the feedback so far, it sounds like a Duke 3 in BB is the way to go.

Really appreciate the comments all!
 
The Simpson Chubby is the brush we receive more enquiries about than any other product in our fairly expansive range.

Thousands of satisfied owners testify regarding it's iconic status, undoubted allure, build quality & significance in the history of shaving brush manufacturing.

It is the one brush that a large proportion of wet shavers aspire to owning.

Clever marketing, forum hype, I don't know? The Chubby remains 'King of the Hill' in our line up as we approach 100 years of Simpson brush making - whether that changes during our second century we will see.

Always a good talking point, many thanks.

Mark
 
Greybeard said:
Simpson's Chubby...does the hype have a solid foundation? Is it just clever marketing and do forums like ours propagate the notion that Simpsons Chubby brushes are the best of all?
Or is it all a load of BS...after all they don't have a Silver Tip as far as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong)...does that matter?

I like a brush with a dense pack of soft bristles...would you recommend a Chubby?
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The following is wholly my opinion...
I am not a big fan of Simpson brushes. I have owned many, from the tulip-1 all the way up to the chubby-2 (all flavors).
In my opinion, they are too expensive for what you get. The chubby line does have the most dense of all the Simpson knots.
The only simpson brush I've kept is a chubby-2 in 'super' hair (what most would call silvertip). It is 'super'-dense and 'super'-soft.
Other dense brushes you should look at in terms of value for money are the 3-band Epsilon line from Vie Long. As dense as a chubby but intangibly-better in my opinion. The 'Krion' handles are their best.

To answer your questions...
Q: Simpson's Chubby...does the hype have a solid foundation?
A: Yes. It has a (rabid?) loyal fan base. Also, as others have pointed out, they tend to hold their resale value better than most.

Q: Is it just clever marketing and do forums like ours propagate the notion that Simpsons Chubby brushes are the best of all?
A: Yes, and yes. Though some will argue that point with me. ;)

Q: Or is it all a load of BS
A: Partly. Marketing is has a lot to answer for. Don't get me wrong, their brushes are well made but so are a lot of other brushes.

Q: after all they don't have a Silver Tip as far as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong)
A: Yes they do, but their marketing term is "super". It's all semantics.

Q: would you recommend a Chubby?
A: No. If you're looking for a dense/soft brush, get a 'Krion' 3-band Epsilon brush from Giftsandcare.com (or keep an eye on BST).
 
Great brushes IMHO..the CH2 is an icon, and for me, performs outstandingly. I say this having owned (or presently owning) other quality badger brushes (Shavemac, Plisson,Kent and others)
Actually the only reason I bought a Duke 3 was because I thought it was David Dickinson's signature brush...and was dismayed to find that the handle did not resemble his powerful tangerine glow. Also it wasn't " as cheap as chips" but still a wonderful brush. Definitely a "Bobby-dazzler" !
 
wayne mattison said:
If you want a soft, dense Chubby in Silvertip I can recommend Mervyn Cadmans Chubby style brush. Handmade in a colour to suit you. Take a look here.
http://www.badgerandbowl.com/silvertip-shaving-brushes/chubby-style-brushes
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Just looked at these and they do look very good...I particularly like the black ivory bell brush...a real traditional look to it.

moodymick said:
Yup that's about the size of it, never expect an answer on this forum to be either black or white - we specialise in grey:rolleyes:
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I offer the above as clear evidence to the contrary moody:D...and that isn't the only suggestion I'll be looking into. I'm not called Greybeard because of my age but because I'm able to understand 'grey'!
 
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