Is this a defect?

[Fido]

I got the flick with fingers part. It was the "when it's dry do it again" part I was hoping to clarify. Thanks again.

I just meant that if the hairs are still not back to normal just do the same thing again. And try combing too as suggested above.

 

[Badger410]

I just meant that if the hairs are still not back to normal just do the same thing again. And try combing too as suggested above.

Many thanks.

I tried it last night, no lathering just wet it with hot water and there is a slight improvement. I will shave with it today and see how that goes.

 

[Fido]

I’d send that photo to Simpsons and ask for their observations on what’s causing it to look like that.

 

[Badger410]

I’d send that photo to Simpsons and ask for their observations on what’s causing it to look like that.

After using it today, it looks identical to the second pic. I didn't notice anything odd while using it but unless it felt like needles I probably wouldn't.

I'll take your advice and see what they say.

ATB

 

[Bogeyman]

Some actually like the "doughnut" as it is a lather "pocket" so to speak.

 

[Badger410]

Some actually like the "doughnut" as it is a lather "pocket" so to speak.

I thought a trait of synthetics was the large "pocket" when wet.

 

[Wintermute]

I've just sold a T3 and it definitely wasn't like that even when wet. I face lather with quite a lot of pressure and I've never had a synthetic knot go like that. I'd be inclined to think you've been unlucky and got a defective one.

 

[Badger410]

After shave #4 the "hole" appears to be getting smaller, maybe this was user error. I haven't emailed Simpson yet and will monitor it for a bit longer. The brush still moves lather around my face so I guess it works fine.

 

[Paul L]

You've been too rough with it
It's not a potato masher

 

[foggy fogey]

I just give my synths a vigorous shake then air dry never touch a towel.

 

[Nav]

This is likely a defect.
One of the early muhle silvertip fibre v2 brushes suffered the donut hole after a couple of latherings and got replaced under warranty.

Simpson should do the same.

 

[Rufus]

I’ve had this happen with my Rooney 2/1 Finest badger. It occurred over several years of use, however. It seems that the hairs in the centre of the knot were breaking about half way down the shaft. I discovered this by combing the knot and finding the broken hairs in the comb. Fortunately, this hasn’t affected the brush’s performance.