Just finished this one. It's a keeper for sure!
Green and Black Ever-Ready 200 with a 22mm TGN Finest bulb-shaped knot.
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Just finished this one. It's a keeper for sure!
Green and Black Ever-Ready 200 with a 22mm TGN Finest bulb-shaped knot.
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Larry
Vintage Human: Vintage Razors, Vintage Brushes, Vintage Fountain Pens

Very nice job.
Although I prefer bulb shaped knots, I must say this 2-band fan is looking really great in that handle![]()
Søren o;)
Model 200
Handle: 58mm tall
Total height: 116mm
Handle widths: 36-32-37
Loft: 58mm
Knot: 22mm boar
I've craved a green brush for quite some time and was delighted to get this one. It's a joy to use and to look at. Nice weight, perfect size and a great, balanced hourglass shape. Easy to keep a grip when shaking it dry.
That beehive or stepped base really caught my eye. Reminds me of the Bauer beehive kitchen bowls that were popular in the late 40s and into the 50s. After buffing off some yellowing, the green Bakelite is gorgeous. About the color of a lime Popsicle, with a hint of translucence.
The brush showed no sign of use and, sure enough, had new boar funk even after sitting around for 50+ years. I was going to re- knot, but this one is in great shape, and is breaking in nicely...i feel sort of honored to be its first user. It's become my daily favorite.
Last edited by azrichter; 10-08-2012 at 02:20 PM.
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Søren o;)
Keep them coming!
I'm a ole Minister who loves the Ole South. I am an Arko Acolyte.
I've looked through this entire thread and have not seen one like this yet.
EverReady 201M
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ER 150
Handle height = 65.7mm
Knot type: Boar
Loft height = 58mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 21.07mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 23.9mm
Base of handle = 29.9mm
ER 150
Handle height = 65.7mm
Type knot: Boar
Loft height = 58mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 21.07mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 23.9mm
Base of handle = 29.9mm
ER 200M
Handle height = 66.11mm
Type knot: Boar
Loft height = 58mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 22.35mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 24.7mm
Base of handle = 31.3mm
Weight: 1.9 oz or 52g
ER 100
Handle height = 52.3mm
Type knot: Boar
Loft height = 53mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 20.85mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 28.3mm
Base of handle = 33.62mm
Weight: 1.2 oz or 35g (as it arrived)
ER 150
Handle height = 55mm
Type knot: Boar
Loft height = 54.4mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 21mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 27mm
Base of handle = 33.3mm
Weight: 1.4 oz or 41g
ER 150
Handle height = 60mm
Type knot: Boar
Loft height = 55.9mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 21mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 19.86mm
Base of handle = 33.6.9mm
Weight: 1.4 oz or 41g
ER 59
Handle height = 46.1mm
Type knot: Boar
Loft height = 45.25mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 19mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = N/A
Base of handle = 34.75mm
Weight: 1.1 oz or 30g
ER 501-L
Handle height = 48.5mm
Knot type: Boar
Loft height = 47mm
Total height = 95.5mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 20mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 21mm
Base of handle = 34mm
ER 500N
Handle height = 52mm
Knot type: Nylon
Loft height = Didnt measure
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 22.88mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 25.5mm
Base of handle = 31.5mm
ER 200CC
Handle height = 35.23mm
Type knot: Boar
Loft height = 39.77mm
Knot size [hair diameter at base] = 18.88mm
Grip ring [narrow part of handle] = 20.6mm
Base of handle = 25.8mm
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I just love the Ever-Ready brushes! Great restore jobs guys. Keep these pieces of history alive and kicking!
William - B.O.T.O.C./B.O.T.S.S./L.O.S.E.R. - WAR EAGLE!
Ever-Ready brush & razor and GEM razor snob.
Noble Knight of the Veg Table! [F.F.F.]
What would be the best silvertip knot and a boar knot for an ever ready? I've got 3 on the way I was thinking one a silvertip and one a boar and the third sell it partial restored ready for a knot.
Alex
I believe this is an Ever Ready #59; the markings on the base are VERY faint. Just got this yesterday from an antique store in Amish country. The bristles appear to be horsehair, and the base is some non-Bakelite plastic. The base plate has come unglued and is currently wedged in place with a very old bit of paper.
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I'm waiting on ("The idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting". Andy Warhol), a restored ER 100 brush (I got off 'the bay' and the color scheme is blue over cream), with a new 22mm Best Badger knot by 'ShaveOne'!
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“Happiness is the [shaving] brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart”. Mort Walker
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English No.12 restored with a badger knot
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Ever Ready 300E
Square Lucite bottom with rounded edges, top is round rubber?,tinted boar knot
Knot 22mm
Loft ~50?mm
Handle height 57mm
Handle width 27mm
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Mike
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Here's one I just restored. It's an Ever Ready Lucite 150L. It was originally maroon in the hole, and I repainted it with Rust-Oleum John Deere Green tractor paint. Also added a 20mm Whipped Dog Silvertip.
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