I did it!

[shm]

I asked a question here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=188303

and I got some much appreciated feedback and opinions.
Thinking well about the issue I finally decided that; it was the original knot and all, but I was not quite satisfied with the feel during use and that had to be replaced by the nice feeling of soft tips and the joy of watching a beautiful brush.

I must admit, I did sit with the scissors in my hand for several minutes before I cut the hairs off, and the feeling while doing it wasn't good.
However, after seeing the final result, the smile came right back and I haven't regretted it for a minute since.

So with no further comments I present the brush before, during and after restoration with a 20 mm TGN Silvertip grade A.

Before
http://www.shm.dk/shave/brush/12_victoria/Victoria%20b.JPG

Restoring
http://www.shm.dk/shave/brush/12_victoria/restore.jpg

Final
http://www.shm.dk/shave/brush/12_victoria/restore-06A.jpg

The inaugural shave will be performed this coming weekend :biggrin1:

[Greyfox]

And you did it very well indeed! Congrats and enjoy it!:thumbup:

[PozzSka]

well done!

[Snargle]

'Tis a thing of beauty...:thumbup1:

[maxman]

That's a job well done.
:thumbup1:

[California Cajun]

Wow that's a beauty! :thumbup1:

[Schwert]

Very well done....and so much better now with life to give rather than as a museum piece.

[Luc]

Nice work Søren!

[stringtyer]

Very nicely done!

[Pkrankow]

Sweet!

Phil

[Zephyr]

That's a real beauty!

Well done!

[Legion]

I think you did the right thing. That will be an awesome brush to use.

[spanx]

Be careful,don't burn your fingers.It looks hot.

[Mack]

Beautiful brush! Great work.

[hometownhero]

Very nice looking handle. You done good one that one. I like it

[Piff]

That thing in bloom will rival the cherry blossoms of DC. Great job!

[docfitch]

Beautiful! I'm epoxying a couple knots tomorrow. I can't wait.

[Skinbubble]

Bravo! Makes me want to take the plunge into a restoration!
:thumbup1:

[dfollett_98]

Soren:

Beautiful brush. You did a superb job, my friend. :thumbup:

Please be sure to post some after bloom photos for us. Thanks for sharing.

Don

[MaxP]

An excellent piece of work. Enjoy!

[TnutsShave]

That is a beauty...man, I love that handle!!!

[Merkur25]

SaaWEEET!

[shm]

Thank you very much Gentlemen :blushing:

I don't think I had taken the step without the encouragement in my question thread, but today I'm very happy I did :biggrin1:

[BentonClay]

Nicely done!

[fidjit]

I asked a question here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=188303

and I got some much appreciated feedback and opinions.

Before
http://www.shm.dk/shave/brush/12_victoria/Victoria%20b.JPG

Final
http://www.shm.dk/shave/brush/12_victoria/restore-06A.jpg

The inaugural shave will be performed this coming weekend :biggrin1:

Bah, what'd ya go and do that for , it looked so much better before you restored it.......... ( only joking, excellent job. Restored to it's full glory ready for use !! :thumbup: )

[Pjotr]

What did the loft end up at? I'll be doing one shortly and that knot looks really nice.

[Misunderstood]

Very nice !! :thumbup1:

[shm]

Bah, what'd ya go and do that for , it looked so much better before you restored it.......... ( only joking, excellent job. Restored to it's full glory ready for use !! :thumbup: )

Exactly what I was afraid off, although I'm not sure I agree.
But just in case I do, would you care to take it off my hands then? :001_tt2: :lol: :lol: :lol:



What did the loft end up at? I'll be doing one shortly and that knot looks really nice.

It ended up at 50.5 mm, which for me is the perfect height for a brush this size.
Just test lathered it, and... :001_wub: :001_wub: :001_wub:

[Hex]

Exactly what I was afraid off, although I'm not sure I agree.
But just in case I do, would you care to take it off my hands then? :001_tt2: :lol: :lol: :lol:



I will :thumbup:

And fess up. Did you find yourself getting all nervous, breaking out with sweaty palms, biting your lip, etc. ?

I know I did on my most important brush. I was so careful not to mess it up.

You did a wonderful job and it's beautiful. Be proud ! :thumbup1:

[odbonsv]

50.5 mm loft i wanna see the bloom:w00t:

[shm]

50.5 mm loft i wanna see the bloom:w00t:

I'll post a photo tomorrow.
(and no, this is not a thread for the clown house :lol:)

[PozzSka]

Bravo! Makes me want to take the plunge into a restoration!
:thumbup1:

DO IT! You won't regret it. I have done 4 (2 badger, 2 boar, kept three, gave one to my brother), and #5 is with my mother-in-law (she is redesigning the handle, as the original finish was too blemished, so I sanded it down to white and she's going to be creative...I have no clue what she is going to do to it, :blink: ). It's fun and rewarding.


Thank you very much Gentlemen :blushing:

I don't think I had taken the step without the encouragement in my question thread, but today I'm very happy I did :biggrin1:

We're glad you did, too, great looking brush.

[tvldatsi]

looks great, always love a happy ending

[shm]

http://www.shm.dk/shave/brush/12_victoria/bloom.jpg

[odbonsv]

i can not stop looking at that brush great job!!!:thumbup:

[fidjit]

Ooooooo nice proportions . Now you happy with it ? :lol:

( if not ill send you my address :lol: )

[shm]

Yes I'm quite happy actually, so I will hold on to it :biggrin1:

I have just made a review of the Semogue Owners Club 2-band Finest, and I promoted that brush to be my favourite badger brush, it might very well be a short-lived first place for that brush.

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Søren:
First of all, I think Congrats are in order on your Restoration. http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e167/booboo1960/congrats.jpg

Great work and a good looking Brush at that too. :lol1:

Christopher http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh206/SerraTijn/smileys/smiley_shaving.gif

[Skinbubble]

Bravo! :thumbup1:

[shm]

Thank you Gentlemen :blushing:

[Piff]

hubba, hubba.

[Jim1968]

It is inspiring.