What kind of brush is this?

**Luzen** · 03-15-2010, 09:25 AM

Hello from a Swedish newbe!
I just bought this old brush from a Swedish "ebay-site".

I wonder if anyone can tell me anything about this one.
Its old and the package has a german text.

I smells like from an animal, the bristles are really stiff.
Maybe the bristles will softening after a while...

**Dpflaum** · 03-15-2010, 09:37 AM

I don't know the brand or anything, but it is a boar brush and will definitely soften up a bit with use. The tips of the bristles will split. Looks like a great brush

**wilsondude** · 03-15-2010, 09:51 AM

Don't know what kind of brush, but you will need to send it to me immediately for a thorough cleaning. I will sanitize it and send it back to you, uh, sometime in the future. J/K! Cool brush -

**Luzen** · 03-15-2010, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by wilsondude

Don't know what kind of brush, but you will need to send it to me immediately for a thorough cleaning. I will sanitize it and send it back to you, uh, sometime in the future. J/K! Cool brush -

LOL!

it is unused, do I have to clean it in some way?
In that case, what do U suggest I should use?

**KiltedShaver** · 03-15-2010, 11:55 AM

If it's unused, New old stock, I wouldn't worry about it. But if you want, you can soak it in hot water and borax. That seems to help break it in and sanitize it as well.

Cheers!

KS

**Permit** · 03-15-2010, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Luzen

LOL!

it is unused, do I have to clean it in some way?
In that case, what do U suggest I should use?

As a fellow Swede I would suggest vinäger (vinegar) or ättika (the same kind of acid, but made from "pure" ethanol instead of wine). Don't know if we have borax here for sale to consumers.

EDIT: Of course mixed with water. If you use ättika you should use more water (it's often stronger).

**Luzen** · 03-15-2010, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Permit

As a fellow Swede I would suggest vinäger (vinegar) or ättika (the same kind of acid, but made from "pure" ethanol instead of wine). Don't know if we have borax here for sale to consumers.

EDIT: Of course mixed with water. If you use ättika you should use more water (it's often stronger).

thank you fellow!
Its new old stock... but..
I´ve always wondered what borax is...
I´ll use som vinegar!
What do U think about "applecidervinegar"?

**Permit** · 03-15-2010, 10:07 PM

I don't know about apple cider vinegar.. Sure it's also vinegar but..

Has anyone tried this?

**GFlanagan3** · 03-15-2010, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Luzen

thank you fellow!
Its new old stock... but..
I´ve always wondered what borax is...
I´ll use som vinegar!
What do U think about "applecidervinegar"?

It is an American term for a type of laudry detergent http://www.20muleteamlaundry.com/
...the best I can tell ( I am not a chemist) the closest European equivalent is Henkel Persil Sensitiv HE Laundry Detergent http://www.abt.com/product/3274/Henkel-SENSITIV.html
I hope that helps. As for vinegar I use 'white' Vinegar

**fidjit** · 03-15-2010, 10:43 PM

Looks ( kinda ) similar to these ones:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=125680

Sorry, that's all I've got

**pauls51** · 03-15-2010, 11:10 PM

Thanks to Ian I have one exactly the same.... I have just finishing stuffing it with a golden nib Silvertip 20mm knot..

**fidjit** · 03-15-2010, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by pauls51

Thanks to Ian I have one exactly the same.... I have just finishing stuffing it with a golden nib Silvertip 20mm knot..

Kewl, after the OP was going to hassle ya to see how it was going

**Luzen** · 03-16-2010, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by fidjit

Looks ( kinda ) similar to these ones:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=125680

Sorry, that's all I've got

yeah! Quite similar but not the same.
My handle are round and, unfortunately, made of painted wood.
The paint has just started to falling of on the bottom.

Thanks for all efforts, this forum is gold for a noob like me.