6 inch Osborn No. 6 576 walnut series brush

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  1. Hthomas

    Hthomas New Member

    I know this seems crazy but I've started using this old horsehair paintbrush as a shaving brush. This brush can whip just about anything into a lather. It has a great deal of backbone and water holding capability. This exfoliates as it applies[​IMG] lather to your face. I'm really liking this brush.
     
    Hthomas, May 9, 2014
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  2. Hthomas

    Hthomas New Member

    This one is a 6 inch Osborn No. 6 576 walnut series mixed horsehair and pure undyed bristles, whatever that means.

    Anybody know anything about these brushes?
     
    Hthomas, May 10, 2014
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  3. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    I know nothing, how big of a knot is a #6?
     
    oscar11, May 10, 2014
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  4. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    O.K. Gents, here is the information on the brush and the knot sizes.

    http://www.osborn.com/usa/en/products/part-search-results.html?m=ps&c=576

    #4 = 1.000" diameter =25 mm diameter

    #5 = 1.125" diameter =28 mm diameter

    #6 = 1.250" diameter = 31 mm diameter

    #7 = 1.375 " diameter = 35 mm diameter

    #8 = 1.500" diameter = 38 mm diameter

    "Mixed horsehair and pure undyed bristles" means that some of the hair is horsehair and the rest is hog bristles.
     
    GDCarrington, May 10, 2014
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  5. BJV

    BJV Active Member

    This at first sounded like something Michael Scott (The Office) might try, but after I looked into the brush, it's striking me as not just a novel addition to my rotation, but downright do-able!
     
    BJV, May 11, 2014
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  6. Hthomas

    Hthomas New Member

    I gota say I'm like it a lot. You do need to soak it a little longer than smaller brushes.
    It is the Lather King. I swear it can whip anything into a lather.
    If you can find one, it is really wonderful.
     
    Hthomas, May 11, 2014
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  7. Hthomas

    Hthomas New Member

    Sa

    Thanks for the info and link.I appreciate the knowledge found here in this fourm.

    The lady I bought this from, called this a "horsehair knott". I've since researched and found it to be approx 33% horsehair. The brush has amazing backbone and it's kinda scratchy and soft at the same time.

    This one has a black walnut handle with gold metallic lettering. It's a comfortable attractive brush. I love repurposing things...
     
    Hthomas, May 11, 2014
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  8. Hthomas

    Hthomas New Member

    Just an update;

    I've been using this wonderful brush daily for about 2 1/2 weeks . It has gotten even softer . I love it even more! This brush is unique. I've never used a brush like this before. It can whip a lather out of non-lathering shave cream. It does not improve the quality of the cream, just the lather.
    One concern is the center of the tight 1 1/4" knot takes more than a day to dry. This can't be good. I guess I should put it in rotation.

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/301181845593?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
    I think this one is just too big! 6 1/2 inches long, but 2 1/2" in diameter.
    What do you guys think?
     
    Hthomas, May 16, 2014
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