Vintage butterscotch brush restore

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Hodge, Mar 25, 2016.

  1. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    I received this unknown mfg brush from the UK along with a couple others. The restore consisted of pulling the knot (literally pulled out by hand) and sanding the handle with 600 grit to remove scratches. The lettering is worn to badly to restore. I had a TGN 20mm 2 band finest fan knot on hand for this project. I had to bore the handle 1 mm to get the new knot to fit.
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    Completed and waiting for its first lather
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    Hodge, Mar 25, 2016
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  2. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    The lettering says:
    BADGER HAIR
    LONDON MADE (or MAKE)
    STERILIZED

    Interesting, I've never seen that reference "London Made" before. Cool brush and nice restore. Love that handle.
     
    PLANofMAN, Mar 25, 2016
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  3. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Thanks Ryan. Im really digging the shape and design of this handle. It would be cool to know who made it but have had no luck determining the Mfg.
     
    Hodge, Mar 25, 2016
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  4. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    Nicely done! I really like these vintage brush handles:eatdrink047:
     
    ObiDon, Mar 25, 2016
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  5. whiteboy_cannon

    whiteboy_cannon Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous!
     
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  6. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    Great job Roger! Looks fantastic!
     
    Redfisher, Mar 25, 2016
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  7. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    D) All of the above
    Sweet!
     
    swarden43, Mar 25, 2016
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  8. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Jayaruh, Mar 25, 2016
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  9. Spud

    Spud Well-Known Member

    Very nice!
     
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  10. Herm2502

    Herm2502 off to elf practice

    Real nice!
     
    Herm2502, Mar 25, 2016
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  11. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    Looks great, I love the tortoise shell base.
     
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  12. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Yeah it makes it rather unique. The overall shape is quite different than anything else I own or found while searching vintage British made brushes.
     
    Hodge, Mar 25, 2016
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