Simpsons 'The Special' Shaving Brush

Simpsons The Special S1 is a compact natural-badger shaving brush with an approximately 18mm knot and 92mm overall height. Consider it if you want a small brush for applying shaving lather, rather than the broader footprint of a large badger knot. The hair grade is chosen by variant: Pure Badger and Best Badger are not synthetic fibres.

When comparing grades, Simpson describes Best Badger as finer and more pliable than Pure Badger. Choose the hair type as well as the handle size to suit your preference. If you want to avoid animal hair, the separate Special Sovereign Synthetic model linked below is a different brush, not another badger grade.

Build and apply lather with gentle back-and-forth strokes instead of pressing or mashing the knot into the skin. Afterwards, rinse all soap or cream from the bristles, remove excess water gently and let the brush dry with good airflow. Do not leave it soaking in very hot water or put it away damp.

For related Simpsons options, compare Simpsons 'The Special' Sovereign Synthetic Shaving Brush with Alexander Simpson 'Farringdon' Boar Bristle Shaving Brush, or browse the Shaving Brushes collection.

Key Features

• Available in Best Badger or Pure Badger hair
• Compact design for easy daily use
• Ideal introductory brush for traditional wet shaving
• Creates a soft and consistent lather
• Iconic Simpsons front label stating Hand Made in Great Britain

Specifications

• Overall height: 92 mm
• Handle height: 50 mm
• Knot loft: 42 mm
• Knot diameter: 18 mm
• Weight: 50 g
• Hair type options: Best Badger or Pure Badger
• Packaging: Branded Simpsons packaging