As promised, the pics of my first brush restoration (Old Spice).

[_MementoMori_]

I couldn't have done it without you guys. What do you think? Any questions? I have to say it was a lot easier than I imagined it would be. It's a messy job, though, and it IS time consuming. I think I'd like to continue doing restores, though. It was a very rewarding experience. Without further ado:

[Legion]

Looking good!

[vitaman]

Very nice!! specs?

[_MementoMori_]

Very nice!! specs?

It's the 22mm x 63mm loft Finest Badger Fan Shape from TGN. I think the final loft ended up somewhere around 50mm, because I had roughly a 13mm deep knot hole. The plug is flush against the base on the inside. I didn't build it up with epoxy, and I didn't bore past the natural bed of the hole. If I misspoke anywhere here, please feel free to correct me.

[benvh]

Looks really good! Congrats. Nice to have something that you helped bring back to life.

Ben

[spanx]

Nice work.I like the way the bloom flows from the handle.It looks really nice.

[beginish]

Really excellent, David!

[Aussieshaver]

Beautiful - but the most important question, how does she lather?

[_MementoMori_]

Beautiful - but the most important question, how does she lather?

All seems well so far. I lost a few hairs on the first test lather though. I'll probably shave with it tomorrow.

[SliceOfLife]

Very nice brush. Those fans bloom up really pretty.

[_MementoMori_]

They do. I think I've come to prefer a fan knot over a bulb. I guess it's the extra surface area that actually connects with your face that did it for me... probably a side effect of my love for Semogue boars.

[rhmills]

It looks pretty good! :thumbup1:

[kooshman7]

Fine restoration job! :thumbup:

[luvmysuper]

Excellent job!

That looks absolutely gorgeous.

You couldn't buy a brush like that in a shop for 4 times the money you spent to make this one!

Ain't DIY grand??

:thumbup1:

[Darjeeling Express]

Brilliant! A truly elegant brush captured in beautifully composed photographs.

[woodfluter]

Lovely David, perfectly executed and gorgeous. I've ordered some boar knots for a couple of restorations and hope I can do as well as you did! And such a great choice for your project, with the matching mug.

- Bill

[kg4ghn]

Great work, and a very nice looking brush! :thumbup1:

[Brownbear]

That is one beautiful brush. That knot looks very functional but is also a lovely aesthetic match for the handle and ferrule. Nicely done and I'm thinking it won't be your last.

[D/E Bob]

Now that I see how nice your OS brush came out, I am upset with myself for tossing mine out about 5 years ago. Never even thought of a re-do on that one.
Now I know better!

[Xezmer]

I hope it's not a flopster?

[Hex]

Very nicely done David, and it turned out beautifully.

Tell me, were you nervous, and did your palms get sweaty, as you were epoxying in the knot ? :thumbup1:

[_MementoMori_]

I hope it's not a flopster?

I don't think so, but I wouldn't be the best judge. As a boar lover, all badgers feel just a bit floppy to me.


Very nicely done David, and it turned out beautifully.

Tell me, were you nervous, and did your palms get sweaty, as you were epoxying in the knot ? :thumbup1:

Yes! Epoxying was the scariest part. I didn't know if I used too much or too little. I probably erred on the side of caution because I was afraid of epoxy spilling out of the sides due to displacement when I set the knot. I can pull hard on it this morning, though. All is well.

[wolfmanxiii]

Beautiful!