Hey all you Restorers

[brianw]

As you have seen we are putting a brush compendium together. I would like to include the Ever Readys in there and will need some Pictures, model numbers, and knot sizes

Can you guys Help ???

[Schwert]

I have three for the list:

EverReady 150 Red/White. 18mm Best set at 42mm. It could have taken a 20mm knot. My first restore of my very first brush purchased by my Dad before I headed off to college in 1974.

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5858/everreadybest18mm7615.jpg

Second was an EverReady 836A. 20mm Finest Badger set at 45mm.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/508/everready836apost1492.jpg

And third an EverReady 100 Green/Cream. 20 mm Finest Fan Badger set at 45mm.

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2627/everreadygreencreambloo.jpg

[maxman]

Before or after we restore them? I've got one that I haven't started yet.
It'll take me a bit of time before I do start it.
It sounds to me like you want the restored ones.

[brianw]

For the vintage brushes I feel the handles are the most important...to show people what it is like, but then again...we all like brush porn

see here http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Category:Ever_Ready_Brushes

[spanx]

I'd love to contribute but I'm not computer savvy enough to add to the wiki.You are more than welcome to use the pics.Here is a original Ever-Ready 29J shaving set with hunting dogs on the lid.

Ever-Ready
29J
Overall Height 110mm
Handle length 65mm wood with orange paint
Brush loft 45mm
Knot diamater 20mm
Boar bristle

All measurements are rounded to closest mm. I have a few other brushes in original condition although they are not ever-ready brand, but you could still use them in the brush index. I will post them after this.

[brianw]

No problem guys, I would prefer if you just post in this thread....I'l do the rest....

[spanx]

Here are a couple of brushes not ever-ready but still vintage. I hope you can use them.

First up:

Plymouth
5
Overall length 164mm
Handle length 88mm material unknown to me
Brush loft 76mm
Knot diameter 30mm
Boar bristle

Next up:

Shumate
350
Overall length 117mm
Handle length 66mm material unknown to me
brush loft 51mm
Knot diameter 21mm
Badger bristle

[brianw]

We will try to get to them all...keep them coming

[spanx]

Here are my last 2 vintage original condition brushes. once again non ever ready.

First up:

Gillette travel brush
overall length 76mm
Handle length 31mm
Brush loft 45mm
Knot diameter 17mm
Boar bristle

Next up:

Strong Set
Overall length 91mm
Handle length 43mm material plastic
Brush loft 48mm
knot diameter 18mm
Nylon bristle

[Munxcub]

Ever-Ready 79, with new 22mm best badger knot from Larry.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5322216417_42096a50dc.jpg

[Schwert]

Thanks Brian, I see my three in the wiki. EverReady's as a family have such great looks....I am glad to see this wiki getting some filler.

[Telecaster52]

Ever-Ready 79, with new 22mm best badger knot from Larry.



Cool, that looks like a fishing bobber :thumbup1:

here's my restores/vintages:

fuller boar: (maybe nylon) 90 total / 40 handle / 20 knot diam

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/9/9b/Fuller1.jpg

everready 150: ? total / 53 handle / 20 knot diam
(now 100/50/22)
http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCF3597.jpg?t=1294340456

everready 500PBT: ? total / 55 handle / 18 knot diam
(now 105/53/20)

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww348/telecaster52awh/DSCF3644.jpg?t=1294340432

I'll add this to the wiki when i get around to it.
Also, if anyone needs help adding to the wiki, PM me and i'll give you a hand/handle it for you :thumbup1:

[maxman]

Ok, I stink at taking pictures, but here's a few that I haven't restored yet.
I'll post again when I have them restored and learn how to use a camera.
Not pictured is an Ever Ready 200 and a nice Erskine that need a severe cleaning.

1. Rooney with original knot (nice butterscotch goodness)
2. Vulfix with original knot. You don't see too many of these around.
3. Ever Ready 100 with original knot.

[Bestarrkin]

Do Klenzo brushes count for this compendium?

[brianw]

sooner or later all brushes count.....

[Legion]

Here are some of my slightly rarer ones which might help

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050275.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050297.jpg
Ever-Ready 2100z. A before and after because I ground down the handle a little. 22mm knot

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050273.jpg
Plymouth pure badger, 18mm knot

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050264.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/simpsons_pg2-3.jpg
Simpsons, 1930's Best badger, 22mm

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/bakelite1.jpg
Imperial, Bakelite, was boar 20mm

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/_DSC1426.jpg
Fuller, Nylon, 20mm

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050487.jpg
Bamberger's, was boar 18mm

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050573.jpg
Ever-ready, No number visible, boar 20mm

[jk3campbell]

Another Ever-Ready

Marked 101
Handle length-53mm
Knot-19mm hole I clearanced to 20mm grade A silvertip
Re-knot loft set to 53mm
Handle material unknown but white portion is very hard maybe bone??
Unknown original hair type

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/jk3campbell/0852.jpg

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss339/jk3campbell/003.jpg

[jk3campbell]

Bought an older Surrey brush as a package with an old colgate shave stick.
Handle length-52mm
Knot hole size-just a tad under 24mm
No markings on handle only a sticker on the bottom of handle.
Handle shell is hollow but appears epoxy filled as original.
Appeared to be boar hair but not sure due to bristle wear.

[Merkur25]

I have a couple to add, Ill post pics when I get home from work. :thumbup1:

[fidjit]

Everready 200 in green
20mm Silvertip @ 45mm. Rebuilt shelf.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/Ever%20Ready%20200/P1010035.jpg

[Merkur25]

I bought these almost a year ago. All of the brushes have the original box and the one has the original instructions.

The Pall Mall 530 is from the 40's I believe and it is in Mint condition. No sign of use at all. The badger hair is extremely soft, something I have never felt before. I have never seen another one like it.

The Ever-Ready 500 is also in great condition. The bristles show some sign of aging but this one also has no sign of use either. This is the only one with this type of handle that I have seen.

The Ever-Ready 525 is the worst out of the bunch but it is still a nice example.

Ever-Ready 500

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0857.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0860.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0861.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0864.jpg

Ever-Ready 525

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0866.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0868.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0873.jpg

Pall Mall 530

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0874.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0883.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0886.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0890.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0875.jpg

Group shot for everyone
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0847.jpg

I can try and take some better pics if it is needed.

Thanks,
Brian

[Hex]

I bought these almost a year ago. All of the brushes have the original box and the one has the original instructions.

The Pall Mall 530 is from the 40's I believe and it is in Mint condition. No sign of use at all. The badger hair is extremely soft, something I have never felt before. I have never seen another one like it.

The Ever-Ready 500 is also in great condition. The bristles show some sign of aging but this one also has no sign of use either. This is the only one with this type of handle that I have seen.

The Ever-Ready 525 is the worst out of the bunch but it is still a nice example.

Ever-Ready 500
Pall Mall 530

Group shot for everyone
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/DSCF0847.jpg

I can try and take some better pics if it is needed.

Thanks,
Brian

Brian, you can have my 1st born son in trade for the Pall brush. Plus I will throw in a Feather Stainless. :001_smile
That is one gorgeous brush.

[Merkur25]

Brian, you can have my 1st born son in trade for the Pall brush. Plus I will throw in a Feather Stainless. :001_smile
That is one gorgeous brush.

I may have to take you up on that offer :laugh: :lol::lol:

Thanks for the kind remark!

[Legion]

Brian, you can have my 1st born son in trade for the Pall brush. Plus I will throw in a Feather Stainless. :001_smile
That is one gorgeous brush.

+1. That is the coolest brush I have seen in a while.

[Merkur25]

+1. That is the coolest brush I have seen in a while.

Thanks buddy! I am dying to use it but I just cant do it.



I forgot about one. This one a Rubberset 500 and it has been restored by me. I havent seen another one like it yet. It is quite small but it has a 20mm TGN finest knot so it makes a sweet lather with no effort at all.

Rubberset 500

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/Rubberset%20500/DSCF1050.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/Rubberset%20500/DSCF1051.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/Rubberset%20500/DSCF1055.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz279/Merkur25/Rubberset%20500/DSCF1057.jpg

[brianw]

Thanks Merkur25 http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Rubberset_500_Shaving_Brush#Rubberset_500

[flycbyrd]

In order of appearance. ever-ready 100, ever-ready 153, ever-ready 600. The ever-ready 100 is re-knotted with a 16mm best badger knot from tgn. The others are there original knots. The 600 is in almost mint condition, the picture doesnt do it justice. It has no noticeable scratches on it..

[Merkur25]

Thanks Merkur25 http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Rubberset_500_Shaving_Brush#Rubberset_500

Glad I can help, thanks!

I can update with the loft size if needed, just let me know.

[brianw]

Please Do !!! And thank Gents, the brush compendium would not be becoming a reality with out the members !!!!

[Intrigued]

My Ever-Readys from left to right.

300A PureBadger, 200 Boar, 500 Badger & Bristle
143300 143301
143302 143303

[Hex]

DagNabIt, Intrigued !!!

So that's where all the green handled brushes have gone.

I hate you. :blink:

[Hex]

Here is an Ever Ready I just got.

Model = 59
Knot = 19mm
Length = 92mm
Handle = 46mm
Loft = 46mm

It looks like the original knot so the loft measurements are probably short of the original size.

I was hoping that it was a bakelite for restoring, but alas it failed the test.

The writing on the handle is too faint to show in the photo.

It's strange how the base of the handle has the green swirls whereas the rest of the handle is plain. I am thinking that it might unscrew but I don't think I will try to do that.

[Piff]

The 600 is in almost mint condition, the picture doesnt do it justice. It has no noticeable scratches on it..

Son-of-a... I was wondering who got that thing. Looked tasty.

Regards.

[Rockytop]

This is an Orange Ever - Ready 50P with a 20mm Finest TGN knot. It is set at 46mm, with an overall height of 98mm.

[staxchipswell]

This one's lettering was very worn so I sanded it smooth. I used a TGN 22mm 2 band finest. This one is seeing a lot of use....http://images3a.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp73395%3Enu%3D336%3A%3E2%3B3%3E%3A59% 3E245%3B2%3B3%3B4%3A25%3Aot1lsi

[brianw]

Gentlemen..... I am sorry I have been remiss in getting these into the compendium... please keep posting, will get at it later in the week I hope

[Hex]

This says Ever Ready on the bottom of the brush, but there are no model numbers that I am sure of.

Under intense light, I can just make out what looks like a 4, but it could be my imagination seeing something in the scratches.

The brush holder has no markings at all.

Height = 92mm
Handle = 42mm
Loft = 50mm
Knot = 20mm

[Lucky11453]

Here is my first vintage brush restore The Tuxedo :euro:. I when with a 22mm Bulb Finest from the Golden Nib.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=19636

[Hex]

Here is my first vintage brush restore The Tuxedo :euro:. I when with a 22mm Bulb Finest from the Golden Nib.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=19636

Very classy looking Lucky and it(He) looks like he is very comfortable to hold.

Was that white line already there or did you add it ?

[Piff]

Not sure where your compendium is, so I hope I'm not repeating what you already have in there.

Ever-Ready
Pure Badger
Cased
250
Made in USA
Sterilized

Overall height: 3-9/16"
handle: 1-3/4"
handle opening (knot): 20.5mm

[Hex]

Here is another unnumbered Ever Ready.

It's a butterscotch with a (grrr) small crack that is almost not there.

Nothing on the bottom.
One side says: Ever Ready, Set in Rubber B
Other side says: Sterilized A
Knot : 22mm
Handle : 59mm
Original Loft: about 48mm

[Lucky11453]

Very classy looking Lucky and it(He) looks like he is very comfortable to hold.

Was that white line already there or did you add it ?

Thanks George,

It is a great brush....I really like the 20 and 22 mm knots.

[docfitch]

Here is my first attempt at brush restoration. I got two EverReady 150's (along with a couple Super Speeds) from the Bay. They weren't in too bad of shape, but they needed cleaning and new knots.

145315

After removing the old knots and ordering from TGN (I decided I wanted to try a boar brush, so I ordered a UK-20mm Cream Boar for the black and cream handle and a 20mm Silvertip Badger Hair Knot for the red and cream), I polished the handles. After epoxying the knots, here are the final results.

These are pre-bloom as I just finished them:
145316

Edit: I forgot the measurements:

Black and cream: original ... handle 67mm, knot 52mm X 20mm, overall 119mm
restored ... handle 67mm, knot 55mm X 20mm, overall 122mm

Red and cream: original ... handle 53mm, knot 50mm X 20mm, overall 103mm
restored ... handle 53mm, knot 52mm X 20mm, overall 105mm

[staxchipswell]

this one's lettering was very worn so i sanded it smooth. I used a tgn 22mm 2 band finest. This one is seeing a lot of use....http://images3a.snapfish.com/232323232%7ffp73395%3enu%3d336%3a%3e2%3b3%3e%3a59% 3e245%3b2%3b3%3b4%3a25%3aot1lsi

I am having trouble w/ picts disappearing...

145321

[dalecooper51]

Here's a neat little orange and black Rubberset 300n. It has a 19mm Nylon knot (simply awful) set with a loft of 41mm. The overall height is 80mm. The diameter of the handle is 38mm wide at the base. The center of the black portion is 33.6mm wide.

[Hex]

Here's a neat little orange and black Rubberset 300n. It has a 19mm Nylon knot (simply awful) set with a loft of 41mm. The overall height is 80mm. The diameter of the handle is 38mm wide at the base. The center of the black portion is 33.6mm wide.

WOW, that is spectacular. It looks red to me.

Short but sweet.

[Slowhand]

Everready 200 in green
20mm Silvertip @ 45mm. Rebuilt shelf.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/Ever%20Ready%20200/P1010035.jpg

LOVE this brush. Just beautiful.

[FL shaver]

Ever-Ready 150B
22 mm TGN short lofted (55 mm) Best set at 47 mm
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/surferfletch/DSC_0647.jpg

[Mr.Oak]

Every-Ready 925 in green with Pure Badger 20mm

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20Shave%20brush%20restoration/Finished1b.jpg

[AECUSN]

Ever Ready 250PB original knot
Blue Base
White Upper
Measurements, If my counting is correct...
Handle Ht: 2 1/16" 54mm
Total Ht: 3 7/8" 98.5mm
Knot: 16-18mm
Loft: 1 3/4" 44.5mm

[AECUSN]

My Ever Ready 250PB, Ever Ready SE, and some Mama Bears.

Now I just need to polish up that 250PB... Maybe get the ER SE replated...hmmm

[Skyrider55]

Here's an Ever Ready 300PBT.

Original specs:
Total height - ?
Handle height - 55mm
Loft ?
Knot size - 18mm pure badger

Restore specs:
Total height - 104
Handle height - 54mm
Loft 50mm
Knot size -20mm pure badger

[FL shaver]

ER F40 and 200T (look the same to me!) with 20mm TGN Silvertips.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/surferfletch/photo-85.jpg

ER 100 reduced to 50mm due to a chip at the top edge with an 18mm TGN boar set to 50mm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/surferfletch/photo-87.jpg

[buddydog]

Do you think this should get a new knot?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5641545561_eec97923aa_z.jpg

[Hex]

Do you think this should get a new knot?

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5641545561_eec97923aa_z.jpg

I'm thinking no Michael.

It looks pretty usable as it is.
Have you tried it yet ?

[buddydog]

I used it this morning,works fine actually.It's softer than I expected it to be.I think I like it the way it is.

[bobfarvour]

ER F40 and 200T (look the same to me!) with 20mm TGN Silvertips.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v380/surferfletch/photo-85.jpg



In your picture they certainly do look identical.
My F40 and 200T are different near the top, the angle at the top of the handle is steeper and longer in one. I can't remember which. I'll try and get a photo in a minute.

[bobfarvour]

Here is my first vintage brush restore The Tuxedo :euro:. I when with a 22mm Bulb Finest from the Golden Nib.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=19636

Be still my heart.
I'm in love with that brush.

[Snargle]

Here's my restored Ever-Ready 300N. The nylon bristles have been removed and replaced with a TGN 200 Finest Badger knot (pre-bloom).

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_BwnFh3HnlA0/Ta-IFrTawAI/AAAAAAAACb4/ZGz8ezjRJyo/s640/P1040780.JPG

Measurements

Overall Height: 97mm
Handle Height: 50mm
Loft: 47mm
Base Width: 35mm
Top Section Width: 35mm

[bobfarvour]

Black on Butterscotch 925

[bobfarvour]

Cream K40

[bobfarvour]

Red on White 100

[bobfarvour]

White on Red 100

[bobfarvour]

Red on White 100A

[bobfarvour]

Black on White 150The ferrell from the Omega Boar makes it look a little taller. Sorry for the dirtiness, I just used it yesterday.

[bobfarvour]

White on Black 100T

[bobfarvour]

300N This was butterscotch, but it required so much sanding due to it's poor broken condition that there isn't much butterscotch left.

[bobfarvour]

Blue on White 50H

[eastomjac]

ok,here are three,one everreadyC40,ones a burma shave boar,which im going to put a badgerknot into,the other is an older?made in tiwan roc i had around,looks old w/my burham1909's

[Lucky11453]

Blue on White 50H

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=159118&stc=1&d=1303566666

You have a nice collection of Ever-Ready brushes there Bob.:thumbup1:

[Lucky11453]

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050297.jpghttp://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/P1050273.jpg

Another couple of my favorites:thumbup1: That black and tan Ever Ready handle looks very user friendly.

[fizgiggsr]

Here are two pictures of my 250PB in White/Red. These are all before restore, which I'll update once that has been completed.

Hair: Pure Badger
Knot: 18 mm
Loft: 40 mm
Base: 55 mm

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/__VllMeL8dLc/TbY3ajbhG5I/AAAAAAAAAXA/XkpxT9fst94/s800/DSC01497.JPG
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/__VllMeL8dLc/TbY3a1ZZbeI/AAAAAAAAAXE/yjbFVGizdME/s800/DSC01498.JPG

[epd]

This is my first practice restore, I stole the knot out of my wilkinson sword boar brush- got the brush off of ebay looking so gross that even after all this work im still not sure if ill use it :001_unsur
Notice the chrome trim ring around the knot, im pretty happy with how this turned out.

[Hex]

This is my first practice restore, I stole the knot out of my wilkinson sword boar brush- got the brush off of ebay looking so gross that even after all this work im still not sure if ill use it :001_unsur
Notice the chrome trim ring around the knot, im pretty happy with how this turned out.

That's a beauty EPD, and I insist that you give it a try or, failing that, forward it to me and I will put him through his paces. :001_rolle

[eastomjac]

ok i finaly got my knots in from woodcrafters for my c40 and tiwan roc ,so here are the pics before and after the knot size is 20mm:thumbup:;

[eastomjac]

here's my new'est 200t with a new tgn silvertip 20mm;

[bigfoot83]

(That's weird...when I originally posted these, the photos were coming in from the side!)

Ever-Ready 100T (My son's daily brush.)
Overall Height 102mm
Handle Height 51mm
Brush loft 51mm
Knot 20mm TGN Finest Fan extra hair

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/dave_derr/Brush%20restores/DSCF2396.jpg

Ever-Ready 200T
Overall Height 104mm
Handle Height 53mm
Brush loft 51mm
Knot 20mm TGN Finest Fan

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/dave_derr/Brush%20restores/DSCF2398.jpg

Ever-Ready F40 (Son's gift when he gets his first position post-college.)
Overall Height 104mm
Handle Height 52mm
Brush loft 52mm
Knot 20mm TGN Finest Fan extra hair (unbloomed)

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/dave_derr/Brush%20restores/DSCF2406.jpg

Ever-Ready C40 (Used for soaps or travel)
Overall Height 99mm
Handle Height 52mm
Brush loft 47mm
Knot 20mm TGN Best

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/dave_derr/Brush%20restores/DSCF2402.jpg

Ever-Ready 300PBT (Used for travel)
Overall Height 98mm
Handle Height 56mm
Brush loft 42mm
Knot 16mm TGN Best

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/dave_derr/Brush%20restores/DSCF2393.jpg

Ever-Ready 300
Overall Height 105mm
Handle Height 55mm
Brush loft 50mm
Knot 22mm TGN Finest Fan extra hair

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/dave_derr/Brush%20restores/DSCF2405.jpg

If you need any more info, please let me know.

[noahpictures]

Made Rite Lucite. At the bottom of the handle it reads: Made Rite USA Set in Rubber. Pure Badger 72.

Handle Height: 38mm
Handle Width at widest point (bottom): 34mm
Badger Hair Height: 44mm
Bore opening: 19-20mm across

[noahpictures]

Century green top, cream bottom brush. Front of the brush reads, "Century, Set in rubber, sterilized, made in the USA." Back of the brush reads, "Pure Bristle". Nothing is written on the bottom. The handle is hollow. The handle feels right in my hand and is impressively ergonomic.

Handle height: 53 mm
Handle base width: 30 mm
Bore width: 20mm

[Blade Boy]

Here are a couple of brushes not ever-ready but still vintage. I hope you can use them.

First up:

Plymouth
5
Overall length 164mm
Handle length 88mm material unknown to me
Brush loft 76mm
Knot diameter 30mm
Boar bristle

Next up:

Shumate
350
Overall length 117mm
Handle length 66mm material unknown to me
brush loft 51mm
Knot diameter 21mm
Badger bristle

Man that Plymouth with the amber handle is totally awesome, hope to come across one those in the future.

[brucea]

Just grabbed a butterscotch brush and a 40s superspeed at a flea market for 5 bucks.The superspeed is cleaned and sanitized and working great. The brush will be my first attempt at a restoration. You guys are inspiration

[Blade Boy]

Good for you, sounds like you got a very deal. It might be you first restored but I bet it won't be your last.:001_smile

[Snargle]

Just grabbed a butterscotch brush and a 40s superspeed at a flea market for 5 bucks.The superspeed is cleaned and sanitized and working great. The brush will be my first attempt at a restoration. You guys are inspiration

Pictures! We want pictures...both before and after...and even in-between if you can!

[brucea]

Thanks guys!! The razor was in very nice shape. It needed a cleaning and a polish and of course sanitizing. I am not a great photographer but I will take some shots. My first step is to remove the old knot measure and them mail out for a new knot......correct? I hope i do the handle justice. I have the feeling it won't be my last too!!

[brucea]

these are the before pictures . Hopefully there will be some afters in a few weeks :-)

[brucea]

These are the before pictures. I hope to be done in a week or two depending on shipping and free time

[Blade Boy]

I dig that handle, that should make a beautiful restore, can't wait to see it completed.

[brucea]

Thank you. I need to cut and measure then order and install. I hope the opening isn't an odd size. I think I will go with Golden Nibs.

[brucea]

I was also curious if anyone knew the brand of this brush? There is a partial sticker shown in one picture.

[brucea]

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Finished my first brush!! It was a learning experience as you can hopefully see. The brush works nicely but cosmetically I will have to do some tweaking when I have the time to make the finish appear better. The new knot is a 18mm finest from golden nibs
What I learned.
1) get the knot before I start the removal of epoxy and old knot
2) small handles do not allow me to sink a knot very far
3) I need to use less epoxy. Use of extra epoxy is related to point 2
Comparison to my tweezerman, the only other brush I have.
1) The brush is softer
2) the brush holds soap inside the hairs instead of the soap falling off the brush
3) I seemed to need more initial soap product( TOB sandalwood) to get lather. Not sure if that is a function of breaking in or quality
Finally I learned a lot . Next time will be better!!:wink2:

[alsutl]

Recently obtained Ever Ready 2000.

[brucea]

Beautiful brush. Nice condition!

[alsutl]

Beautiful brush. Nice condition!

I used it once and it is very floppy, no backbone at all.

[brucea]

Are you going to replace the knot?

[stuart12dz]

Ever-Ready 150 with a 20mm x 67mm UK bristle boar knot from TGN. The knot is set at 60mm. This has become one of my favourite brushes in my rotation. The tips are very soft and it has good backbone. Not as floppy as my Omega 48.

[brucea]

I like the black and white. Very classy. Just bought a old clear acrylic on ebay. Can't wait to remove the old knot and throw in a new one.

[brucea]

Hi guys expecting a everready 250 in the mail soon. Acrylic handle square shape . I am expecting that I will need a 18mm knot. Has anyone done a restoration on one of these?

[mr rogers]

Here is an Ever-Ready 200T that my brother helped me restore last night. It has a huge 24mm boar knot in it.
Cant wait to start breaking it in!
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[urkel]

this is the same brush i just bought. yours looks pretty nice and i wonder if you had to bore open the handle for the knot

[mr rogers]

In your picture they certainly do look identical.
My F40 and 200T are different near the top, the angle at the top of the handle is steeper and longer in one. I can't remember which. I'll try and get a photo in a minute.

Its the f40 that is steeper and longer. i have a black f40 and a blue 200T. you should check out my brush on page 5. its the 200T with a 24mm knot. i was sick of having a floppy brush:lol1:

[mr rogers]

yeah i did, normally i think it would take a 20mm or 22mm knot after just grinding out the old epoxy. So i just went ahead and made it a 24 since there is definitely enough material there for it. i think it looks great with the larger knot.

[brucea]

Just purchased a black and white and a acrylic everready also. After my initial try at restoration(see above) I have now switched to a CLEAR marine epoxy. Lesson learned.

[mr rogers]

Is that marine epoxy a quick set epoxy? How expensive does it run? The stuff i used worked great and it didn't take a lot to complete the whole restoration.

it was the LOCtite 5-minute quick set type.

[packersfan117]

Bone has a very distinctive smell when sanded, it's a rather acrid smell. If you're not sure, you could always file a bit at a dog bone (one that's actual bone, not rawhide) for a reference smell. It might be an odd, rather silly suggestion, but it might help you determine whether or not the material in question is bone or another substance.

[GregDR]

The bigger one is an Ever-Ready 750 Nylon/Lucite Knot size is approx 25mm (This one has a BIG handle, comparable to a chubby 3)

The smaller one is a MadeRite 650 Pure Badger Knot size is approx 18mm

http://i43.tinypic.com/99ny4m.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/o5rxjr.jpg

[the_ogre25]

The bigger one is an Ever-Ready 750 Nylon/Lucite Knot size is approx 25mm (This one has a BIG handle, comparable to a chubby 3)

The smaller one is a MadeRite 650 Pure Badger Knot size is approx 18mm

http://i43.tinypic.com/99ny4m.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/o5rxjr.jpg

If you ever want to get rid of that 750 let me know! Beautiful brush.

[BigWill]

Aluminum Rubberset #4 with a TGN black badger. Nice contrast to the aluminum.