Simpsons 57 Brush Best

I’ve been using this brush in my rotation for about four months. This is my first best badger brush, my other badgers are pure badger. I love the soft tips! It makes a good lather and is not a lather hog. The size is big enough to do my whole head efficiently but small enough on my face around the mustache. It is a little light on the backbone so it’s not a great scrubber but it is a great painter. Overall I like the brush just fine.

The Simpsons 57 Brush in Best Badger is somewhat overlooked. Not sure why that is because it's got a terrific handle and nice balance. I use the 57 for face lathering with firm croaps and it has no problem creating wonderful lather for several passes. I have several Simpsons brushes including the Classic 2 and Commodore X2, and I have happily added the 57 to my lineup. It's a little bigger than the others, but still a medium sized brush. The feel is terrific overall, and I wold recommend it to anyone who wants a first-rate brush for their wet shaving routine.

Quality item. Whips up lather really well. Comfortable to use.

Here's the bottom line: Anyone who thinks that a good quality brush doesn't have that big of an impact on the quality of their shave is greatly mistaken. About 8 years ago I made the switch from shaving with a twin-blade disposable razor and regular body soap to work up a lather to a quality safety razor and quality cream. I used a pure badger brush purchased at the local Art of Shaving. I liked it but something always seemed to be missing. It was wearing out (and I took care of it) and decided to get a nice quality brush, hence the Simpson 57 best badger. What a game changer!! The very dense knot works up a great lather and I'm now using less of my Taylor's of Old Bond Street cream that I was with the other brush; which didn't come close to the density and softness of this Simpson. I have big mitts and the overall size and comfort of the handle works perfect for me. This is a great quality brush and I have no doubt it will serve me well for many, many years. Absolutely worth every penny! Like they say, you get what you pay for.

I like the size, nice and soft, handy little brush. Good value for the money it should last long, long time. Sturdy materials well made brush.