Ever-Ready 925 Black, Butterscotch, and Boar Restoration

[Mr.Oak]

Alright ladies and gentlemen. Here is my second installment of Ever-Ready brush restores.

This time I paired the butterscotch base with the last of the UK Cream Boar 20mm knot from The Golden Nib. Loft is set about 50mm. Enjoy!

Before, I bought the brush from Merkur25 and it was in very good shape:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20shave%20brush%20Boar%20restoration/butterbefore1b.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20shave%20brush%20Boar%20restoration/butterbefore1a.jpg

After a Flitz polish and reknot:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20shave%20brush%20Boar%20restoration/butterboarfinished1c.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20shave%20brush%20Boar%20restoration/butterboarfinished1b.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20shave%20brush%20Boar%20restoration/butterboarfinished1a.jpg

check out it's maiden lather:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20shave%20brush%20Boar%20restoration/boarlather.jpg

The twins and their little brother in the back. I have top of the line badger plans for the red and black 150 in the background... stay tuned!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/DAWinkler/Straight%20Razors/Ever-Ready%20925%20shave%20brush%20Boar%20restoration/thetrio.jpg

[ezmike]

Very nice handles, great colors.

Mike

[bobfarvour]

I just got a 925 butterscotch in the mail today. I'm loving the look and feel of it. I need to locate the other colors now for an affordable price. Those emerald green ones are hot right now.

I think I'm going to go in the direction of a really big Silvertip or Finest two band.

[craig87c]

Hey, I think the red looks the best...not that I'm biased or anything :lol: (I have a red one that's about to get restored)

How many different colors were produced for this style of brush? We have at least three: Green, Butterscotch, and that amazing looking red.

[bobfarvour]

I'm only aware of those three. Those green ones are going for around 20 bucks on ebay.

[craig87c]

Well, then I only have two more colors to get.

[Mr.Oak]

Hey, I think the red looks the best...not that I'm biased or anything :lol: (I have a red one that's about to get restored)

How many different colors were produced for this style of brush? We have at least three: Green, Butterscotch, and that amazing looking red.

haha except YOUR red/black is a 200, not a 925 punk! :biggrin1:

[craig87c]

haha except YOUR red/black is a 200, not a 925 punk! :biggrin1:

It's like golf. The lower number is better :laugh:

[Mr.Oak]

It's like golf. The lower number is better :laugh:

Then my r/b Ever-Ready 150 wins!!! :w00t:

[Merkur25]

Wow man! Great job on the restore! The brush turned out great :thumbup1:

I am happy to see that you are enjoying it alot.

[craig87c]

Then my r/b Ever-Ready 150 wins!!! :w00t:

An ER 100.....and a 79!

[Mr.Oak]

An ER 100.....and a 79!

did I say 150? I meant 1 BO, the digits were just a little worn... :001_rolle

[FL shaver]

I like that cream boar knot. I'd love to try one in my red and cream 100.

[Mack]

Great work! I nice looking brush. I like the knot.

[buddydog]

I'm only aware of those three. Those green ones are going for around 20 bucks on ebay.

I got a green one today for $15.00.

[FL shaver]

Saw one go for $15.01 plus $3.50 in shipping today. It'll clean up nicely!

[Mr.Oak]

I got a green one today for $15.00.

Hey buddydog I sent you a PM about plating/repairing a safety razor a few days back... did you get it?

[buddydog]

Saw one go for $15.01 plus $3.50 in shipping today. It'll clean up nicely!

That's the one.....

[Boriasm]

Very nice handles, great colors.

Mike

+1!:thumbup:

[FL shaver]

Really looking forward to seeing the outcome after seeing some of your other work, buddydog!

[Hex]

Saw one go for $15.01 plus $3.50 in shipping today. It'll clean up nicely!

I missed that one by a milisecond. Grats Buddy, since I think you got it.

Lol, I was out in the garage working on another brush. Grrrrr

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Mr. Oak:
What can I say my shaving friend...I'm just 'speechless' and very green with envy!!! :drool:

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

[Mr.Oak]

Mr. Oak:
What can I say my shaving friend...I'm just 'speechless' and very green with envy!!! :drool:

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

haha thanks man!

[Mr.Oak]

Well after going back and forth with these two (literally), I really can't come out with a favorite. I bowl lather with soap and they both create a really good end result.

The feel of the pure badger is obviously scratchy/exfoliating while the cream boar is very slick, almost greasy. Opposite but good.

Maybe I'll start using both for one shave, the badger on the first pass to stand the hairs up and and boar when I start getting closer to the skin. :thumbup:

[eastomjac]

Then my r/b Ever-Ready 150 wins!!! :w00t:

ive got a c-40,does that count?:biggrin1:

[Mr.Oak]

ive got a c-40,does that count?:biggrin1:

Only if you're not Canadian.