Alexander Simpsons Trafalgar 2 Shaving Brush - T2 Synthetic High Density Fibre Faux Handle Ivory - Simpson Shaving Brushes - Wet Shave Deluxe Thick & Luxurious Lather Dense Extra Soft Bristles

Over the last 45 years, I have owned several boar and badger brushes, all of which were mid-range or higher in quality and price. The T3 is my favorite so far. It manages to be soft, yet have sufficient backbone and texture to making lathering easy. I have softer badger brushes, but overall, I prefer the performance of this brush. It holds water and heat well.I have tried one other synthetic brush. It was a WCS-branded brush. It performed very poorly, holding very little water. It felt almost like a thick, round, paintbrush. Unfortunately, the brush is too large to fit my current stand, so it'll need replacement. I might've picked the T2 if I had figured that out in advance. Apparently, it's fine to dry these just standing on the counter, though, so I might just do that.

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 love this shaving brush! Thick bristles that are soft, but not too soft and they hold water well so working up a lather is a pleausre. I shave every morning and I feel like I am using a luxury item - what a great way to start the day! Over the last 15 years I have tried a number of brushes and I really didn't know how a good brush should feel until I tried this Simpson's. The brush was so great, that I bought two so they could dry completely between uses!

This really is a great brush. It costs almost as much as my razor, a Merkur 34C, but it is quite comfortable and worth it if this will be brushing around your face. I have fairly sensitive skin around the cheeks, and got pretty messed up after using a rotating acne brush, so using a brush was actually what gave me the most concern when thinking of getting into shaving with a DE razor. The first brush I got was more of an impulse buy, and was made of some pretty cheap material that did not go well with my skin at all due to the rough ends of the bristles, but I'm glad I found this brush shortly after. This brush can be great for anyone, but it is especially great for those with sensitive skin. The bristles are soft at the tips, but there is still plenty of backbone to the brush. I use a tube of Proraso when shaving, and consistently get a thick and rich lather. The build quality is fantastic, and I love that cream/ivory color to the handle. Great brush, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

This is not my first Simpson brush, but it is my first Simpson made from synthetic fibers. It is super soft and does a great job building lather. Much better than other synthetic brushes I've tried. I've tried a lot of different brushes over the last decade, and I've settled on Simpson brushes as my favorites. I find that the feel of their knots combined with the quality of their handles make for the best overall lathering experience. This brush nails the handle with the same quality feel that you get holding any Simpson brush. The synthetic fiber knot is better than any other synthetic brush I've tried. It doesn't quite match the feel and lathering capabilities of one of their similarly sized best badger knots, but is close and it also costs significantly less. I wish these brushes had been around when I started wet shaving about 8 years ago. I could have saved a lot of money. Pair this brush with a Feather Popular and you have an amazing budget shaving combo that will last forever.

The brush is insanely good, built well and really lathers up soap nicely. It holds water well, and with a rinse and a slight squeeze cleans nicely and seems to dry fast (though I never timed or tested, may just be my biased opinion talking). Wanna treat yourself to a luxorious shave? This is definitely the brush.

I'm a fan of synthetic brushes, they've won me over. However, not just any synthetic, it's Simpsons or Kent - end of discussion. First, this is a fantastic travel sized brush. The brush has enough of a spine to handle whatever I throw at it: hard soaps "croaps", sticks, or softer soaps from a tube. The loft is just right for creating perfect lathers, and absolutely retains enough water. Got a thirsty soap? No problem here. The brush needs no break in, has no odor (as natural brushes do), and needs no maintenance: rinse it, and let it air dry. Speaking of drying, if you travel, just dry the knot with a towel, pop it in a travel tube, and pack it in your Dopp kit. Never tried a synthetic? Here is a perfect brush to show you just how well they perform.

I've been wet shaving for over twenty years and had many brushes. The one is the undisputed best I've ever used. At $40, its a great deal. If you're thinking about getting one, don't hesitate, I love mine.