When restoring brushes, should you put the same type of knot into it (boar/badger) that was in it originally? Does it matter?
Restoration Etiquette
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We are assuming that restores are for personal use--so you should put in whatever type of knot you think you will use--and will fit.
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If you are restoring for a collectible value then I would say same knot. I mainly restore for my own use or for others though so I agree TPS and say use what you would actually like to use.
The knot is already dead so I should replace with what I like...
There are purists who feel it should be replaced with a like knot. In some cases I don't think that is even possible anymore. I don't think any brush has a value so high that it must be restored as original... besides the knot can be changed back to whatever anyway.
Like everyone else said, put in what you want
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Like everyone else said, put in what you want
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Replace with whatever your heart desires... The TGN knots are damn good value knots that last a while!
Nah, use what you want.
The only time I might give it a second thought is when the handle says "Pure Badger" or "Pure Boar" in big letters on it.
The only time I might give it a second thought is when the handle says "Pure Badger" or "Pure Boar" in big letters on it.
Slash McCoy
I freehand dog rockets
It's your brush. Do it your way.
Agree with the others. Since boars are so cheap anyway, you may as well buy a new one. I would generally put a badger in everything (Although I do have a handle that says nylon bristle on it and am thinking of replacing that one with a synthetic)
