Omega Evo vs Simpson Trafalgar T3 - Battle of Synthetic Brushes with Good Backbone

[@nukmike]

"the clear winner on budget is Simpson" - I never thought I'd hear anyone utter that sentence regarding Simpson synthetics.

[@IAMCDB]

Hahahaha! Isn't that the truth?

[@shave326]

The trafalgar synth is looking like a real good buy right now. I enjoyed the side by side moments in the comparison that was impressive 🤩

[@IAMCDB]

It’s really not a bad buy for the money. The Evo has a nicer selection of handles but both are very similar when it comes to the knots.

[@i2ossEmC]

I literally have this same video on deck coming soon myself!

[@IAMCDB]

I made this one about a week and a half ago and I’m just now airing it. I’ll be interested to see if you have the same findings.

[@f.s8954]

I think my t3 is a cracking brush. Soft tips is lovley for painting. When splayed, sooo good scrubb!

[@IAMCDB]

I’m glad you like the brush Frank. Both of these brushes have good backbone but are soft at the same time. If you ever want another one the Evo is a good choice.

[@michaelggraham]

This is a great side by side comparison video. Nice job and thank you. I just bought the simpson and it arrives tomorrow. So I’m searched reviews and came across your video.

[@IAMCDB]

I hope you enjoy the brush sir. It’s a very good brush indeed. Use it in good health sir.

[@bradleycred99]

Great comparison. I love Simpson brushes, so I may have to invest in a T3 down the road. Take care Chris! 🤠

[@IAMCDB]

It’s not a bad brush for the money. If you’re looking for a synthetic with backbone it’s a good choice.

[@ScottRLeslie]

The Trafalgar T-3 is the best synth I’ve ever used. The only one I’ve used with backbone and soft tips. I won’t be shelling out nearly twice as much for the Evo.

[@IAMCDB]

I think they are similar enough that no one needs to shell out the money for the more expensive one if they don’t want to. I prefer the handle offerings of the Evo but both brushes are very good IMO.

[@jhonnycastro383]

doesn't the brush lettering fade over time?

[@ScottRLeslie]

@@jhonnycastro383 hasn’t yet. Thanks for watching

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

I just bought a T3!

[@IAMCDB]

I hope you enjoy it. I really like it.

[@marianoberbery2247]

Hi Chris, greetings from Argentina! I have the T2 (it is slightly smaller with a 22 mm knot) and I'm really enjoying it. It will be a perfect travel brush.

[@IAMCDB]

Nice Mariano. I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying it. I think it’s a really good value if you’re looking for a synthetic with backbone.

[@Joseph-kh1yg]

I have 2 Evo's. Fantastic brushes

[@IAMCDB]

I agree, really nice brushes.

[@DailyCarrySolutions]

Awesome - just ordered the Trafalgar T3 for $29 shipped. Unfortunately it's USPS so it may get here weeks from now, with the way things are going.

[@IAMCDB]

It's a really nice brush for the price. It's a very good value.

[@henrikloiske8572]

I recently bought an Omega Roma shaving brush from amazon...For about 30 $ ..So wonderful shaving brush to use...

[@bendycard]

Great comparison video Chris, it took me back the same as everyone else 😁👏

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Dave!

[@RedBeardShaves]

Nice discussion. Thanks for the comparisons.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks as always Red.

[@gordonchristie246]

Great comparison video Chris 2 great brushes. Have a great evening. Very best regards Gordon.😃👍

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Gordon, much appreciated.

[@Juraberg]

Interesting comparison. Thank you, Chris. 💈👍🏻

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks very much for watching Patrick.

[@michaelreed649]

Great brush video. Not Quite what I was hoping for in a brush video but I was not very specific. We would love to see a top CDB favorite bush video soon. Lol Have a safe and blessed week. I will send another annoying reminder next week. ;-)

[@IAMCDB]

Haha, yes, that’s coming Mike. I’m on a list for WW and when I get that brush I’ll make the list.

[@michaelreed649]

@@IAMCDB I can't wait! That will be awesome

[@colombianshaves9827]

Chris I hope you are enjoying your vacation, and wanted to thank you for the video. When you flipped them over, I thought I could see the handle through the Knot on the Simpson which would make the Omega a bit more dense, that being said they are both excellent brushes, and the Omega does bring multiple handle options. Now, are they worth almost 40 bucks more, well I think that is for each buyer to decide. I myself tend to stay below the 30 dollar mark for non custom synthetic brushes. Great video!!

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Daniel. I think both are really good if you’re looking for synthetics with backbone. I prefer the Evo due to the handle options but both are quite good.

[@Samuel-ge7im]

Amazing video Chris, I hope you’re doing well.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Sam, I appreciate it. I hope you have a great day as well.

[@Samuel-ge7im]

Likewise

[@DeeDeeDanone]

I think that Simpson's brush is a real bargain, and has great build quality. A real weighty hand-turned handle and a dense knot that doesn't shed a single hair. Has maybe too much backbone for me, I have a beard so i only shave my neck and applying the required pressure to splay it is a little uncomfortable on the neck.

[@IAMCDB]

I agree, it’s a pretty good value. It does have a fair amount of backbone so it’s certainly not a great option for folks looking to avoid it.

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

Nice brushes. Looks like either choice would be a winner.

[@IAMCDB]

They are both pretty darned good. Both are excellent choices if you’re looking for a synthetic with backbone.

[@raducaseti4013]

Thank you CDB for the video! I alredy have omega evo and i waiting the mail from england for trafalgar.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Radu. If you like the Evo I think you’ll like the Trafalgar as well.

[@justordinaryeverydaylife7977]

Haha you just cancelled a sale on the Omega Evo😜 I will stick with my Trafalgar, I am dead in love with the handle... It reminds me of a chess piece or something. I was going to get the veteran edition but I can live without it I have “too many” according to the Mrs. Commander😆

[@IAMCDB]

I'm glad I saved you a few bucks. If you don't need another brush you're not really missing out.

[@TimShaves]

Thanks for the comparison! Helpful to see 😎👍

[@IAMCDB]

My pleasure Tim, I hope you have a great day.

[@toddd7444]

The best Shave Brush on the market today is my Simpson Trafalgar's T-3, better then boar cheaper in the long run, it is 29mm. i mic-ed it' it's like buying a $443.99 Simpson 30mm Chubby 3 Super CH3S Badger Shaving Brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, NO SOAKING time ready to go, fast drying time, . will not fall apart like a Badger or boar hair can and it will fall apart at some point in time, no brake in time, affordable to buy, I have owned it for 5 Years with no hair loss with no problems. I own only One Shave Brush wheelchair Larry Happy New Years

[@fredhug85]

Thnx Chris 👍

[@kenwilliams2219]

Expensive or inexpensive it's just hard to beat synthetic brushes. Great performance and low maintenance. Good video Chris.

[@IAMCDB]

I agree Ken. Synthetics are hard to beat when it comes to ease of use and durability.

[@mellymelshaves]

Chris! Enjoyed the video! I still have my Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic and most recently I got JR Reyes to put in a Timberwolf knot. Love it!

[@IAMCDB]

Did you have JR put the Timberwolf in the chubby handle?

[@mellymelshaves]

@@IAMCDB Yes! JR is the man!!!

[@IAMCDB]

@@mellymelshaves I’m sure that made for a better brush. The original chubby 2 synth knots weren’t very good IMO.

[@mellymelshaves]

@@IAMCDB Yes! It made a huge difference!

[@RonMack07]

Great comparison thank you 👊🏾

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks very much sir.

[@ganeshkameswaran7123]

Great review

[@IAMCDB]

Thank you!

[@sprinkleddonuts6094]

Been on the fence about the Evo Veteran brush.

[@danilobernaschina1842]

Simpson T3..... Price and performance at the highest

[@IAMCDB]

That's a good one for sure:)

[@janemelford1000]

Been debating whether to get the trafalgar or not, I have a chubby 2 and 2 duke 3 synthetics which I find to be very good but when it comes to simpson badger is what they do best. I'd pick my chubby 2 in best and chubby 3 in manchurian over any synthetic knot.

[@IAMCDB]

I’d say if you have newer knots in those models you’re probably good to go.

[@cmbszku]

Great video 💐🌺

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks very much sir.

[@thesaskshaver]

Great comparison Chris. Never thought I'd hear a Simpson is Cheaper than an Omega. Have you used the PAA Starcraft brush? I feel it has a lot of backbone and wonder how it compares to these two.

[@IAMCDB]

Whooda thunk it? I've never tried the starcraft myself so I cannot stay.

[@pohenriksson8986]

Busta style 2 brushes :)

[@IAMCDB]

Hahaha, indeed!

[@elchingonmendezshaves7249]

Awesome Comparison My Friend 😀👍👍Thank You For Your Great Videos Very Much Appreciated.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks so much Marcos, I appreciate it.

[@raymondfoo9045]

Do you think the EVO mimics boar or badger? How does it compare to badger when it comes to water and heat retention?

[@IAMCDB]

I don't think any synthetic mimics badger or boar and I don't think it should. Synthetics are completely their own thing and it should stay that way. Each type of hair has their merits.

[@ezshmee59]

The knots and handles would match better if they were switched.

[@IAMCDB]

You could be right on that sir.

[@marionthebarbarian886]

Who would have thought Simpson would make the budget buy?

[@IAMCDB]

No one would have ever thought this:)

[@ghelley]

Busta flashback 👍👍 Stay Safe and Shave On .........................💦💦💦🦑🦑🦑

[@IAMCDB]

Hahaha, the double lather definitely reminds me of Busta:)

[@mjmjersey]

I got the omega

[@IAMCDB]

Nice! How do you like it?

[@michaelshults7675]

Hey man, I didn't know bout this video! I am pondering on this Evo. Just curious does this have the issue of water draining out at the base of the knot? I only have two synths the AP shave co, I got from you and I have a Stirling synth, and it looses water at the base of the knot, (even while adding water into the bowl) but the AP shave co does not.

[@IAMCDB]

I don't use them much so I cannot recall. I think the Trafalgar is a much better value though.

[@arkas6797]

Does England have so many badgers to fill the Simpson brushes? We suspect the hairs are Chinese. We suspect that by buying a simson I am paying for the seaweed for silk ribbons.

[@IAMCDB]

I think almost all badger hair comes from china.

[@user9b2]

I think boar bristles is more environment friendly.

[@IAMCDB]

Could be, I don’t know how they are harvested though.

[@AlegreDiaVolver]

So it's just the handle? No difference as for performance wise - heat and water retention? I'm considering between these two plus Omega Roma(which looks even closer to the Trafalger).

[@IAMCDB]

I can't really speak to heat or water retention. They perform very similarly though IMO.

[@robbruno6713]

wait.... no naked armor brush? LOL I kid... did you ever hear any feed back from them after your review?

[@IAMCDB]

Haha. I did not. I hope they’ll consider improving the product.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Busta flashback !!! BAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!

[@IAMCDB]

That’s true, I forgot about that:)

[@anup5912]

What would you say is better / softer for sensitive skin?

[@IAMCDB]

Probably the T3 but they are pretty close.

[@pablojak]

Try the Stirling Kong....

[@jeronimomacias481]

I got the t3 and love it.

[@IAMCDB]

Excellent, so glad you’re enjoying it sir.

[@Basilahi]

if you compare this two to Muhle silvertip fibre, which one would you prefer ?

[@IAMCDB]

I don't have the Muhle Silvertip anymore but based on what I recall I think I prefer these.

[@Basilahi]

@@IAMCDB alright what about in general which synthetic brush would you say is your all time favorite and do you prefer synthetic over badger?

[@IAMCDB]

@@Basilahi My favorite feeling knots are the APShaveco Synbad or Cashmere knots but they are very soft. Some won't like these knots as they don't feel like they have a ton of backbone. I do prefer synthetic to badger. If you prefer more backbone the brushes in this video are probably better options.

[@JoseGutierrez-dg2lk]

@@IAMCDB what about the chubby 2 synthetic?

[@IAMCDB]

@@JoseGutierrez-dg2lk I had the initial runs of the Chubby 2 synthetics years ago and they were terrible. I don't know if they've changed since I had one. (which was probably 5-7 years ago)

[@SIGSOLO]

How about the Stirling 26mm Pro?

[@IAMCDB]

I haven't used that particular one I don't think.

[@SIGSOLO]

@@IAMCDB OK... There's a lot of talk about it on eg FB and Fora. I have it and the T3. It is kind of like the T3 in the bristles but higher knot loft and larger handle... Maybe You'll like it with the larger handle.

[@IAMCDB]

@@SIGSOLO Nice, I might have to check that out. Thanks.

[@toddd7444]

Simpson T3 Trafalgar my handle cracked to repair it i used B7000 Glue to repair the handle the glue is waterproof wheelchair Larry

[@mike212916]

So what's your favorite brush?

[@IAMCDB]

Now it would be my APShaveco handcrafted series brushes for the most part.

[@mike212916]

@@IAMCDB As I read this I have their page up on another tab. I think ill get one of those as well.

[@IAMCDB]

@@mike212916 I have a quite a few of them and have enjoyed them a lot.

[@themadcoachman]

Yaqi brushes are best

[@IAMCDB]

I'm so glad you like them sir.

[@CraigRasmussen1]

Yaqi was the first brush I ever bought….from WCS for $25….over a year ago. Been working great….think I’ll just keep using it. It has good backbone….splays well…lathers good…and hasn’t deformed or lost bristles. The T3 is interesting though.

[@antoniowimer]

First. On to the watching now.

[@IAMCDB]

Thanks Antonio:)

[@spamcan9208]

Dual wielding brushes lol

[@IAMCDB]

Haha, indeed:)