Rubberset

Good looking brush.

 

Thanks Doug!

 

I agree.

 

Just picked up this Rubberset to restore! Haven't seen one like it before so I couldn't say no.

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I hope you will show us a frame by frame progression of your work.

 

Plan too! Its a big handle so I will have to decide on 22 vs 24 but I'll test fit it at 22 before altering the handle.

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I look forward to your restore.

 

Before changing the knot why not give that beauty a try; you may be surprised how nice it is. I'd give it a short soak in some warm water with Borax and Dawn and then a good rinse. Experienced (Gotta be older than me to be vintage) Rubberset brushes are absolutely amazing.

 

I thought about it but the bristles seem very brittle. Many broke off while I was trying to clean up the handle with scotch brite. May still give it a try.

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LOL

Well yeah.

Give the poor thing a Spa day before doing something like whipping it with scotch brite.

 

Trust me it needed it, ink and tape and take residue stuck to it!

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0000 steel wool and liquid dish soap, cleans great and not as scratchy, still needs polishing afterwards but not as much.

 

I polish everything after I get oxidation off

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I got a rubberset 200-4. I restored it. It's my favorite brush now! I'll try to post a pic later.

 

I am a huge fan of barber style handles, what knot did you use?

 

I used a maggard synthetic 26mm. I like the size. It works great! I have another brush I reknotted a newer one. But it's hideous. I tried a different glue and it ran everywhere and it's just a mess. But I really like this one.

 

Can't beat the Maggard price for the quality!

 

I agree totally! The dye ran out the first use but it's great now.

 

Looks great! What kind of finish is on the handle?