Ever Ready 200 - Something Special via Rudy Vey

[Darjeeling Express]

I had been searching for a beautiful old colorful Ever Ready, like the ones Vinny had posted in the original "how to restore a brush" thread. I obtained one, and rather than botching it up, I asked Rudy to work his magic. I was obsessing on a very, very short loft. It is a Golden Nib Finest (Extra Hair) set at 43mm. The diameter of the knot is 20mm. When I first received it yesterday, I was a little concerned as it appeared very, very pointy and stiff. After today's shave, I am so glad we set it where we did. Soft tips, very dense, terrific backbone. I am really delighted. Thank you Rudy!

[Schwert]

Fantastic restore.

Short short loft is the way to go. I set my last one at 42mm and it could not have worked out better.

That is a fantastic old handle to bring back into service.

[fidjit]

Nice one Darjeeling,

The Finest knot set at this sort of loft is an absolute pearler !!!!

That handle looks kinda familiar (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=118240).....

:thumbup:

[Topgumby]

A fine brush for a fine B&B member.

That's a looker!

[mrbear]

Beautiful sir!!!

A fantastic brush:001_tt1:

[vitaman]

Very nice!

[lax1mxr]

Great lookin bakelite base as well. Love that bright green swirl. What a gem.

[tob1303]

where did you find the brush?

[Archerfire]

DJ Express! That's a NICE looking brush! How much you want for it? :lol: C'mon, let's be reasonable now. :001_tt1:

[benvh]

Looks great! Rudy does awesome work. Enjoy that knot too...I have 3 brushes with that knot and love them!

Ben

[Rudy Vey]

This handle was beautiful:001_tt1:, and it was a pleasure to work with Joe on this project. I had sent him photos of different loft settings, and the 43 mm was the best for him - great choice, I must admit seeing the post-bloom pixs. Enjoy this brush, as soon as I find a similar handle, I make one for myself.

[Darjeeling Express]

where did you find the brush?

I just patiently trolled ebay. As soon as I saw it, I knew it for what it was. Of course you never really know what condition its in until its in your hands. I was very lucky. They are out there, just be patient.

Rudy is so gracious and professional, he is a wonderful communicator. As referenced above, Rudy sent me a bunch of pics of the brush "set" at 40mm and increasing increments through 50mm. I think the turnaround time on the whole project was 1 week. I shaved with it again today. Really wonderful.

[prophetic_joe]

Nice looking brush man.

[mkevenson]

This handle was beautiful:001_tt1:, and it was a pleasure to work with Joe on this project. I had sent him photos of different loft settings, and the 43 mm was the best for him - great choice, I must admit seeing the post-bloom pixs. Enjoy this brush, as soon as I find a similar handle, I make one for myself.


Rudy, glad to see you post on the very day you had surgery. You're
a good man! Recover fast and stay well.

Mark

[Leon]

There's something about vintage brushes that I find appealing.
Restoring a nice Ever Ready or any other great brush brand, stuffing it with some quality hair is something I need to do more often, so far I only have one Rubberset brush back to life.

I'm off to ebay... see ya

[DunEdinRanger]

Congrats! Beautiful brush.

I hope you used it with an Ever Ready razor? :laugh:

[JPM]

Beautiful!

[cvac]

Nice brush handle. Not too fond of the extreme short lofts that everyone seems into as of late. Glad to hear it works for you though.

[andrew98]

I'm a huge fan of short-loft brushes, and that's a looker, for sure. Great work Rudy! Have a speedy recovery, too.

Enjoy the brush, Joe.

-Andy

[Dandaman]

Sort of reincarnated as an "Ever Rudy," eh?

[Darjeeling Express]

Sort of reincarnated as an "Ever Rudy," eh?

Oh I like that, we should refer to these as "Ever Rudys" Nice touch Gomez

[Schwert]

I don't have an EverRudy but I have a HalfRudy* and a FullRudy**...that are my main brushes.

As I pick them up and drop into my warming mug, I say to myself....


"Go ahead, make my shave day."



*Handle by Rudy
**Full brush by Rudy