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

Worth the money for one of the more affordable Simpson brushes. Passed on this for the longest time. Glad I went for it. The rave reviews are true.Holds water better than my cheaper synthetic.

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.

I have 2 other synthetic shaving brushes. I guess they are both at least 15 years old. One is an Edwin Jager the other is a Taylor of old Bond St.I preferred the Edwin Jaeger brush over the Taylor. The Taylor really needed more brush fibers. When I bought those 2 it was in the early days of developing synthetic brushes.This Simpson brush is so much better than either of them. It whips up a great lather very quickly.It is amazingly soft on the face yet is still stiff enough to not be a limp mop.Good lord, I LOVE this brush. I’m so glad I decided to try a new type synthetic brush.

The T2 has to be one of the finest synthetic brushes out there. If you like a more stiff, shorter bristle, you should like this.

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.

All in all I am very happy with this brush. I haven’t lost any hairs yet and there has not been any soap build up either (will likely vary based on your soap/cream). This brush, along with my other new shaving supplies have made a boring/painful chore enjoyable. I now look forward to shaving instead of dreading it and this brush is one of the key components to that change.

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.

The T1 from Simpson is the best brush I have used. There is zero break in of the bristles with a synthetic brush. Bristles are very soft to the touch but also have the perfect amount of backbone. No soaking of the brush before a shave. Literally wet it and start lathering. This brush creates wonderful lather. I’ve used other synthetics and the bristles fell out on the second use. Not with the Simpson. This is truly an outstanding brush. The knot size of the T1 is perfect for me as I have a beard. I don’t need the larger knot sizes.