Vintage Simpson 54 restore

[VitosClassic]

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[hig789]

That is absolutely beautiful.

[VitosClassic]

This first pic is as I recieved, purchased from BST and in need of new knot. The original was thin and didn't hold water very well. It was best badger, about an 18mm knot by my measurements. I decided to send away to Progress/Vulfix to have a Simpson 3-band Super installed. This all took about 3 weeks. It was 34lbs plus 6ibs shipping...not that bad for my taste. Second pic is the restored brush with new Simpson knot. They also applied a fresh decal at my request and included a correct box as well. Fantastic customer service and fairly reasonable pricing from my perspective. Total height is around 90mm, the loft is set at 46mm. I plan on giving it a trial run later today so I will try to report back on how it performs.

[Mendel]

Very nice!

[VitosClassic]

That is absolutely beautiful.
Thank you kindly...I have decided that I prefer smaller brushes so hopefully it is right in my sweet spot!

[hig789]

Let me know if you don't like it. I'll give it a good home.

[johnnypipe]

Oh my, that's nice. I especially like that you sent it back to them for the re-knot. Keeps it original and all that stuff.

[beginish]

That's beautiful, and establishes that there were at least 6 sizes of the 50 series.

[nemo]

That's beautiful, and establishes that there were at least 6 sizes of the 50 series.

Yes, I have not seen that size before. Beautiful brush, thanks so much for sharing it with us. £40 total for super is outstanding and I bet they liked working on it!

[life2short1971]

Wow Vitos! My heart goes pitter patter:001_wub:

[eyesofgrey]

Speaking for brush sniffers everywhere... It just doesn't get much better than that.

Who's got it better than Vitos? NOBODY!! (go 49ers)

[urkel]

i very nice piece of eye candy congratulations on your brush

[VitosClassic]

Thanks to all for the kind words. I have had opportunity to use it a few times and it did not disappoint. Very soft tips with enough backbone for my taste and held plenty of lather for 3 passes. My new favorite brush!

[oversaturn]

Nice! That's a beautiful brush, and I'm not even a fan of butterscotch handles! :w00t:

[bladeruner]

I just stumbled on this thread and I'm glad I did. Very nice brush!

[cernel_joson]

Have Simpsons/Vulfix increased their prices on re-knots? There's another thread that mentions an $85 restoration of a Wee Scot in Super. That's quite a leap up from $65 for a restoration of a 54.

[NexlevMM]

Classic piece you've got there, It looks great with the new decal applied.

[GDCarrington]

Good as new! Wonderful restoration by Progress/Vulfix!

[malocchio]

professional job !looks great...

[Sledgehammer39]

Man, that's a sweet looking brush, good job!

[Mark1966]

Sensational work!