Simpsons Colonel X2L Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush in Imitation Ivory. Simpsons Colonel X2L Best Badger Hair Shaving Brush is world famous for its superior quality and for being entirely handmade in England. Simpsons shaving brushes are thought by many to be the very best in the world. Packed full of Best Badger Hair this brush will provide many years of faithful service as well as going a long way to helping you achieve the perfect shave. This superior shaving brush will exfoliate the skin and lift and soften the beard prior to shaving. The Colonel X2L is a very dense brush and is one of the best soap brushes in the world. The high quality "best" badger hair that Simpsons uses for the Colonel X2L is slightly stiffer than most meaning that it's great for exfoliating and especially good with shaving soap. Simpsons have been making handmade shaving brushes in England since 1919, they fully deserve their reputation as the worlds premier shaving brush manufacturers. Brush Dimensions: Bristle Diameter 50 mm, Bristle Length 45 mm, Total Length 100 mm, Knot Diameter 25 mm, Handle Diameter 35 mm.