Replacing a Badger Knot

[ezmike]

Two band 20mm Finest Extra Hair knot from TGN is on its way to Phil to complete the restoration.

Mike

 

[Brownbear]

Nice work, another lovely Century brush handle. Love what they did back then. This one is particularly interesting as they mixed the resins in a way reminiscent of a harlequin opal. Does it look like they added mica to get the little plates?

 

[SliceOfLife]

That's a small opening. The smallest knots I have are 16 mm knots, but supposedly there is also a 14 mm knot somewhere available, I think Blankity has them.

Yes, I just ordered one in fact for my vintage ivory travel brush. ~$15 + $5 shipping.

 

[Blondie]

So here are some photos of the finished restore. We will have to rely on Mike to post some post-bloom photos after his first lather with this bad boy. That handle took a great shine, and I really like how it turned out.

 

[Schwert]

That is a beautiful restore. Mike should be happy to shave with that one.

Nice work PC....real nice work. That old handle really is a rare shape and interesting color too.

 

[ezmike]

Phil,

She looks beautiful. I cannot wait to try her out. I certainly will post photos in full bloom.

Thanks again.

Mike

 

[rodeo]

Great thread - very informative!

I sure wish I had my Dad's old trusty brush that I'm sure he used for decades. I can almost picture it in my mind having seen it as a kid many many times and I'll have to watch the flea markets for one that reminds me is similar...

 

[55dougie]

Phil, that's a beautiful restore..... and very informative for me... I'm in the middle of a restore myself. I have the handle of a Butterscotch Klenzo B985 all drilled out and waiting for a best badger TGN knot.... I'll post some photos when it's complete.

Thanks for sharing the story of this brush, he should have many great shaves with it.

 

[Go West Young Man]

For reference, what's the loft height on that?

 

[ezmike]

Phil tells me it's about 49 - 50mm.

Mike

 

[ezmike]

Here are a couple of post bloom photos after a quick lather:

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Isn't she beautiful. I cannot wait to shave in the morning! By the way, my wife couldn't look happier

Phil (pcullens), thanks buddy.

Mike

 

[Blondie]

Here are a couple of post bloom photos after a quick lather:

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Isn't she beautiful. I cannot wait to shave in the morning! By the way, my wife couldn't look happier

Phil (pcullens), thanks buddy.

Mike

I'm glad you like it, and was happy to help a fellow member. It should provide you with many nice shaves. I'm sure your wife was happy to see her fathers brush, that was a gift, from the two of you, restored to it's former glory. That is a really cool element of this restore for me.

 

[denim]

That's gorgeous! Where can I get a handle like that??

 

[ezmike]

Phil,

I know this is about the tenth time but thank you for doing it for me. The joy on my wife's face when I showed it to her was absolutely priceless.

Mike

 

[ezmike]

denim,

Thanks for the compliment. I can't help you there, I would think you eventually could find one if you search the "net". This is a Century handle, I understand that Century is no longer around.

Mike