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He still shows up on the list of members, having joined in 2011, but his last seen date is 11 January 2018. It’s a shame that he’s not backing his product. Over my +50 years of shaving Simpson brushes have been my “sentimental favourites”, but that relates more to the pre-Vulfix days and the move of operations from England to the Isle of Man. I note that the company name has been changed too, from the eponymous Simpson to Simpsons; sans apostrophe to add insult to injury. I’m sure Alexander Simpson would be turning in his grave. I wonder how Gary Young is feeling about this.I’m pretty sure he was a member of this forum at one stage But does not seem to be on the members list now.
He still shows up on the list of members, having joined in 2011, but his last seen date is 11 January 2018. It’s a shame that he’s not backing his product. Over my +50 years of shaving Simpson brushes have been my “sentimental favourites”, but that relates more to the pre-Vulfix days and the move of operations from England to the Isle of Man. I note that the company name has been changed too, from the eponymous Simpson to Simpsons; sans apostrophe to add insult to injury. I’m sure Alexander Simpson would be turning in his grave. I wonder how Gary Young is feeling about this.
I heard that too and was/am anxiously awaiting developments.Last I heard (pre Covid) Gary was planning to launch his own brush business, handles turned by hand and knots hand tied all by himself.
Now I remember. Thanks for jogging my little grey cells.Yes, likewise. Sadly he doesn't update his social media these days, hopefully he's well. In answer to your original question:
I think he already made his feelings known years ago...
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Did you mean this? - I.I will not consider buying a Simpsons brush unless you have a change of hear.
Yes, although I meant to type heart not hear. I think it’s pretty obvious from the photo that there was a manufacturing problem and that should override any warranty period issue given the particular services.Did you mean this? - I.
if you have a nice brush get it re knottedThe most I’ve ever paid for a brush was from a British based Artisan , it was a present from the Mother in Law one Christmas .
I didn’t use it for several months , when I did it shed hairs , a dozen or so , it still does several years later , I rarely if ever use it now , biggest disappointment in my wet shaving journey .
The Artisan concerned has a great reputation , but , because of the fact that I hadn’t used it for several months and my thinking was that it would settle down I never contacted the vendor to rectify the matter .
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