Rubberset model numbers - Post your numbers here

ks6c said:

What is that red handled brush that looks surprisingly like a 400, but that my cruddy travel laptop won't let me see the maker's mark clearly?

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yep,its a merrit 99-5.quite a sweetie.olscholl said it was super soft when he got it bloomed out

An ivory or bone ferrule doesn't ring a bell. If it was in an ad it may have said it was "French Ivory". This is another term for celluloid.

Mike H said:

I was thinking there was a Rubberset brush with an Ivory or maybe Bone Ferrule, but can not find it now.

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Dr Dulcamara said:

It is a Merit. I have one in butterscotch and black ferrule

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Thank you, Dr.!

eastomjac said:

yep,its a merrit 99-5.quite a sweetie.olscholl said it was super soft when he got it bloomed out

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Great - another brush to put on my watch list! <LOL>

This brush is simply labeled with the number 1. The band is one-piece steel, Painted dark olive, and is faintly etched with an arcing "RUBBERSET" and the tiny word "TRADEMARK" underneath, which are evidently not meant to read, as there's no effort to contrast.

The handle is horizontally stamped with "PAT" and a number. When held upside-down, the handle has stamped "BLUE RIBBON" in a banner logo and "RUBBERSET" small underneath.

The hair is horse and the handle is hard maple. As mentioned the band is painted steel.

Completing the 200 set:

200-1
Ferrule ID: 21.0mm
Handle height: 62.6mm
Total height: 113.6mm
Handle: Celluloid
Ferrule: Alberite
Hair: Boar
Weight: 30g

200-5
Ferrule ID: 28.4mm
Handle height: 87.2mm
Total Height: 144.1 (well worn knot)
Handle: Celluloid
Ferrule: Alberite
Hair: Boar
Weight: 65g

200-6
Ferrule ID: 27.4mm
Handle height: 87.6mm
Total Height: 165.6mm
Handle: Celluloid
Ferrule: Alberite
Hair: Boar
Weight: 81g

L to R: 200-1 / 200-4 / 200-5 / 200-6


The 200-6 is noticeably yellower than the others were before they were sanded (220/400/800/1500/2000/3400/4000), as was a 200-3 not shown in this pic. Jim(BladeShark) and I have had some offline conversations about handle material and whether or not the yellower handles might be Bakelite instead of Celluloid. I don't have any experience with these materials side by side, so I don't know. Group thoughts appreciated.

Left to right from the top:

Model 543 - with interchangeable knot
Model 207 - with interchangeable knot
Model 1000
Model 750
Model 15S - with red fly fishing lure
Model 10S - with blue fly fishing lure
Model 600N - nylon brush
Model 15S - with green fly fishing lure
Model 513 - The Boss Barber
Model RB139

Spectacular, Jim - WELL DONE!

My turn. Here's (part of) my collection, in various states of undress - 6 more knots on the way from TGN:


I just picked this stamp carousel up yesterday, and spent the morning putting heat shrink tubing on the prongs.

I dont have much info on this. I recieved it from my dad when he found out I was wet shaving.

Its a Rubberset -100-
Stamped with steralized so post 1921
Horse hair, well loved and I believe a Bakelite handle.

Rubberset model 89

Re-haired in 22mm black badger.

Have you de-flowered the Black Badger, yet? I have one coming in for one of my restores but I've never actually had one in my hands before.

It complements the black handle perfectly!

That looks really cool - stealth and all business!

virtualkelly said:

Rubberset model 89
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Re-haired in 22mm black badger.

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Here's another made in Canada Rubberset.

The knot is about 29mm and the handle height is 80mm

Here are pictures before the beginning of the restore


Here's a clean up of the handle so you can better see the Old King Rubberset mark on the ferrule

jean83luc said:

Here's another made in Canada Rubberset.

The knot is about 29mm and the handle height is 80mm

Here are pictures before the beginning of the restore
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Here's a clean up of the handle so you can better see the Old King Rubberset mark on the ferrule

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Beautiful brush, and sorry to have bid you up on ebay I stopped short because the $13 shipping to Colorado was a killer, but I lived in TO for 5 years so I know first-hand how expensive Canada Poste can be! Glad you got it, and I'm sure your restoration will be a good one.

Thanks for letting me have it

You can have it for a 400 lol

nice collection btw

I got these the other day from my Aunts House (from her estate. I believe they belonged to my Uncle or my Grandfather
the Ruberset Brush is a 49-4
any where I can find out more info about it ?

Great score, heirloom gear is the best. The 49-4 was called the "Big 4" and was designed for Barbers. It was the biggest of the 49 series.

Mike H said:

Great score, heirloom gear is the best. The 49-4 was called the "Big 4" and was designed for Barbers. It was the biggest of the 49 series.

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My was a beautician for all of her working life, until she retired. She owned several Beauty Shops. Her shop was a couple of miles from MGM Studios in Culver City. Family always said she did a lot at the studio. Maybe that brush belonged to her.

jean83luc said:

Thanks for letting me have it

You can have it for a 400 lol

nice collection btw

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Hmmmmm.....lemme think about that.
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Still thinking.....