Alexander Simpsons Trafalgar 1 Shaving Brush - T1 Synthetic High Density Fibre Faux Handle Ivory - Simpson Shaving Brushes - Wet Shave Deluxe Thick & Luxurious Lather Dense Extra Soft Bristles

I have several synthetic brushes and have definitely gravitated toward those with more backbone (like the “tuxedo” bristles). I really prefer my badger and boar brushes because they are stiffer, even if the tips are not quite as soft. But this Simpsons brush immediately became my favorite synthetic. It is very soft against the face, but the bristles have strong backbone. It doesn’t just immediately collapse like other synthetics when I apply some pressure, either to load it with soap or against the face. It’s a Simpsons, so no big surprise that’s it’s great. Of course, being a synthetic, there is no funky animal smell, it dries quickly, and there’s no need to pre-soak it before use. This immediately became my go-to synthetic and would be a great travel brush. It performs very well - whips up a great lather and feels oh so soft against the face. It’s a great looking brush as well (I got the ebony one). Nice weight, too. You can pay a lot less for a synthetic shave brush, but this Simpsons brush is definitely worth the price.Is it “Simpson” or “Simpsons?” They use both on their website and literature. No version with an apostrophe, though. The brush says “Simpson” on it but the box says “Simpsons.”

I’ve been impressed with the Alexander Simpson Trafalgar Synthetic Shaving Brush overall. It generates a fantastic lather when used in a bowl, making it a solid choice for those who prefer bowl lathering. The bristles feel very soft on my face, which is a big plus, and unlike some brushes, there’s no strange smell right out of the box.That said, I’ve found that face lathering with this brush is a bit more challenging. The brush has a lot of stiffness to it, and while it can still get the job done, it doesn’t have the same ease of use as a boar or badger brush when it comes to working up a lather directly on your face. It’s certainly not a dealbreaker, but something to keep in mind if you prefer face-lathering.Overall, it’s a high-quality, well-made brush that performs exceptionally well in a bowl, but the stiffness may require a bit more effort for face lathering.

I'm new to wet shaving, so I have no other experience with a shaving brush to reference this one with. I watched numerous videos before buying ANYTHING related to wet shaving. Ohio Shaves on YouTube loved this brush, so I bought and I'm very glad I did. There are cheaper brushes, but also much more expensive ones, so I still gave it 5 stars for Value for Money. I'm extremely happy with this brush and don't feel the need to experiment with others, whereas I've bought multiple different DE razors and blades. It's nice to have at least ONE stable aspect to my new wet shaving hobby. Here are my pros and cons:PROS:-Soft -Feels great-Absorbent - Does a great job picking up water. I usually have to shake and squeeze it out or it can pick up too much water, which is a good thing.-Make Great Lather - I use a very small amount of Sandalwood Shave Cream from Tayloy on Old Bond Stret and just push down into the bowl whiles stirring and the lather kind of explodes in the bowl.-Looks - I bought the black handle T3 and it looks great on our bathroom counter. I have a marble bowl which is scratching the finish a little, but that probably wouldn't be an issue in a plastic or porcelain bowl.CONS:-None really. Maybe price? $43 seemed kind of expensive for a synthetic brush, but cheap compared to some badger and boar brushes. Anything cheaper could be real junk, so I didn't hunt for something to save $10+/- after seeing a bunch of glowing reviews on YouTube and Amazon.I highly recommend this brush, but then again I have no experience with other brushes. My experience with this one has been great and i would buy it again.

I bought this brush for my Girl as part of a Valentines day gift.I prefer Boar Brushes myself but this is a synthetic bristle brush. I figured this would be low maintenance and easy to care for. as synthetic brushes go this one is a little on the expensive side but it is a Simpson and this brand is well known and liked when it comes to Shaving Brushes.

I really like this Synthetic brush! Great price form a great British MFG. This is the #2. 24mm from Simpson. Very soft. Great knot. Nice handle and loft. This is their mid sized brush. I don't believe You can go wrong with this brush and the upkeep of its synthetic bristles is very easy. Unlike real hair, which can be a hassle.

I've been shaving with a safety razor and brush for almost 10 years now and have owned five brushes before this one--four Semogue boar brushes and one Fine Accoutrements synthetic. This brush cost about the same as each of those but is hands-down the best of the lot.The Fine synthetic was my first synthetic and I quickly learned that synthetic brushes can whip up lather every bit as good as boar brushes, while being easier to maintain (no funky smell after a while) and not requiring an animal to be sacrificed just so I can put soap on my face.The only problem I had with the Fine synthetic was that the bristles are a bit long for my taste and I'd have to pinch the bottom of them to get the splay that I like while face lathering, so I started looking for smaller brushes. Decided to see what Simpsons had in stock since they're so famous for high quality but expensive brushes and was pleasantly surprised to find that they offer this line of synthetic brushes for a significantly lower price than their mainstream line.I was tempted to try the T3 since it is available with a black handle which matches my bathroom, but its bristle length is as long or longer than the Fine brush so I wasn't sure whether it would resolve the splaying issue. Taking no chances, I snagged the tiny T1 and am really glad I did.This brush develops high quality lather better and more quickly than any other brush I have ever used. If they ever release a version with a black handle I will snag that one too and use this as my travel brush. I think it would be very hard to find a competitive brush at this, or perhaps any, price.