I just won my dream brush on eBay! So... to restore or not to restore?

Here it is:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290483321401&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The seller says it seems unused, and it's obviously badger. I could keep the vintage knot in for authenticity's sake, or I could stick a really striking black badger knot in there. I've been dying to build a black badger brush, and I think it would look insanely awesome in this pewter handle.

What do you guys think?

That brush looks awesome.

Nice win! (I was watching... too rich for me!)

I would only restore it if it needs it - not being glib, but I suggest you wait till you see it - disinfect it when you get it & give it a run. The knot might be better than any you can replace it with.

Do you know who made these for Lauren? It's VERY cool... congratulations!

it looks fine the way it is. The knot probably came from Rooney.

I was absolutely obsessed with this brush, and pretty much willing to pay whatever I needed to win. I'm usually not like that. It sold for about $20 under my snipe!

I have no idea who made it. I do know it's from the Safari collection, and there's apparently a matching mug out there somewhere. I'll grab it too if I ever see it.

You guys'll probably see some things on the BST from me soon. I really couldn't afford this, but I couldn't pass up the rare opportunity either.

Great Score!

that's an awesome looking brush, I concur with Bythebook entirely...disinfect it, inspect it and see what you think.

I was following it as well. Too high for me, but a really great looking brush.

Nice brush! I've been using my Simpson AS2M and trying to find the niche that works for this brush. The knot is in great shape and I'm reluctant to replace it since it looks so nice.

I think this is a bowl lathering cream brush. Find out what works for you and my advice is to keep the original knot unless it is totally shot. Of course, it is your dream brush so if you want to put a black knot in it, why not?

I think there's wisdom in what you guys are saying. I'll keep the original knot and give it a shave or two before I make any hasty decisions. I especially don't want to tear it out of there if there's a chance it's a Rooney knot!

I was watching this one...beautiful brush! The knot looks very good in the pictures, I can't wait to hear how it performs. Please keep us updated on the brush after you receive it.

_MementoMori_ said:

I think there's wisdom in what you guys are saying. I'll keep the original knot and give it a shave or two before I make any hasty decisions. I especially don't want to tear it out of there if there's a chance it's a Rooney knot!

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Rooney made brushes for Barneys, Nieman Marcus, Floris and few others.

Looks like a very nice brush. Please report back after you have a chance to use it. Very nice score!

Love it! Great score sir, bet it has a wonderful heft to it since it's pewter. Enjoy!

That's a beauty and will look awesome if you elect to re-knot it with a black knot.

Please post pics if you do so.

I'll bet it will feel like no other brush you own. I have a hard time describing how I imagine it will feel. Maybe like a weapon.

Hex said:

That's a beauty and will look awesome if you elect to re-knot it with a black knot.

Please post pics if you do so.

I'll bet it will feel like no other brush you own. I have a hard time describing how I imagine it will feel. Maybe like a weapon.

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IF I have to reknot it, I'm not even partially considering anything other than black badger. I'd like for the present knot to be in excellent, shave-ready condition, but we'll see. I certainly won't disappointed if I have to stick a black badger knot in there.

Great score David. Experiment and see if you like using it as is. Then, if you do not, you can always replace the knot.

Worst case you can give it to me.

--jame

Nice score - I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be a very fine lather-maker. Kudos!

jgkeegan said:

Worst case you can give it to me.

--james

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Right. There IS always that, isn't there. Thanks for the reminder.

Xezmer said:

I'm curious to know... why this brush? What's so special about it? I think it was before my time.

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Why not? It's a great looking brush.