I found this Ever-Ready 79 at an antique store recently, it had no price sticker so the owner said I could have it for $3 if that wasn't too much. I told him it wasn't. I replaced the original knot with one of the new TGN 20mm high grade boar knots, which I think visually is a very nice match for the color of this handle. I polished it with Mequiars PlastX plastic polish, and filled in the lettering on the bottom with Testors model car paint.The lettering on the ferrule wasn't painted originally so I left it alone. I assume the bottom was probably originally white and has darkened with age, which I really like a lot. I haven't used it yet, but I'm sure I'll like the 20mm version of this knot as much as I like the 18mm I put in a Made Rite handle. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for an unbanded boar knot at a great price. Anyway, here's some before shots: And here's the finished brush:
@HoosierTrooper Tom, class A restore. The 79 and 89 series are harder to find than the C40 series so every one that can be restored gets a big thumbs up.
I agree completely with your comments on the knot choice Tom. Man, that is an absolute gem! Waaaaay Cool!
After three uses I am very impressed with this knot, it lost somewhere around 8-10 hairs the first day but none since. Another winner from TGN!
