3 Ever-Ready Brushes + 1 More (?s!)

[Archerfire]

OK... I ran across these and thought they looked pretty cool. Three of them are Ever-Ready and the taller one with the wood handle has no labeling.

I don't know if I want to keep them or sell them, or keep one and sell the others. The bristles really don't look too bad, but it may be better if they were restored. I have totally no idea what price range they are in, value wise, in case I decide to sell.

Is even worth it to restore them? Where can I get a quote on some restorations if I decide to go that route? I've seen some posts where guys are doing some personal restorations. That's out of my 'mechanically inept' hands.

Thoughts?

Thanks! Randy

 

[mrbear]

Nice looking handles!

One of our members, Rudy Vey, does very nice restorations.

 

[Schwert]

Those are all quite nice handles and perfect candidates for an attempt at restores.

There are several threads here where those exact EverReady handles have been given new life.

I did one of the Red White handles using an 18mm Best knot from Golden Nib. A pretty easy job, not expensive and minimal tools required. I think you ought to give at least one of these handles a try at a restore....it is somewhat addictive however.

Bringing these classics back into service...better than when they were new is not only possible but probable.

If you do not want to attempt restores, but still want to use those old classic handles, Rudy Vey can transform them for you.

Great old ones...

 

[fidjit]

One of our members, Rudy Vey, does very nice restorations.

Or...........

Have a go at restoring them yourself

There's a certain sense of achievement you get doing that.

Start with your least favourite as your "practice" brush and work your way up to your favourite.

There's heaps of threads on restorations in the Shaving Brush Forum.

Just a thought

 

[Archerfire]

Thanks for the replies! I would almost love to attempt it myself but, trust me (and ask my wife) it's a disaster waiting to happen!

Rudy may be getting some business.... after he totally recovers!

Any idea on price ranges of these as they are in their current state? I'm sure it probably isn't much, but I am curious.

Thanks!
Randy

 

[bradyarz]

i bought one that looked similar to the blue/white one you have there, but it was labeled 200t on the bottom. i paid $5 at an antique store for similar condition to yours. i cleaned it and used it--less than average lather with several of the hairs coming out. it looks neat as a vintage brush, but i'm eventually going to get a new knot (boar, just like the original) from golden nib for <$10.

 

[Schwert]

I have not purchased any of these old handles but just from my reading here and eyeballing ebay I think handles like these in their present state go for a few dollars each.

If you do decide to not restore them, several of us would likely love to see them appear on BST.


Another thing about trying a restore yourself....chopping the hair and carefully removing the old glue base is really pretty simple...sometimes very very simple and you have very little chance of ruining the handle if you are at all careful.

Once you have the old hair out, cleaning up the handle is easy. Setting a new knot at your optimum loft is probably the tricky part if you do not have at least a drill and a tiny bit of skill...but at that point you can request guidance here or send it off to Rudy for the final work.

 

[fidjit]

I would almost love to attempt it myself but, trust me (and ask my wife) it's a disaster waiting to happen!

Randy,

I'm known in my family for my McGyverish repair skills. Trouble is unlike the real McGyver, my repairs don't even last the length of a McGyver episode

I have managed to "easily" restore a few brushes with minimal skills and tools.

See the restore threads , there's heaps of hints and tips there.

As I say, start with your least favourite so if you stuff up......

( Alternatively , sell them to me, brushes are VERY hard to find in Australia, let along Tasmania )

 

[tob1303]

Yes, I'm really bad with tools and I have recently starting restoring (with fidjit's help) and it's really not that difficult. I actually just restored (everything except the new knots) that tall brush you have and the red and cream ever ready...the tall one didn't work out great (as it was my first one), the ever ready is beautiful. I can't wait to drop my knots in them.

There is a very long thread somewhere on here that would help you...all you need is a dremel.

 

[fidjit]

all you need is a dremel.

Don't scare him off with complicated and expensive tools

All I have is a cheapo made in China cordless drill with the standard drill bits it came with

 

[tob1303]

Oh...hmm...see, me being tool illiterate I'm more threatened by drills than dremels. When I think of drills I think of real manly like around the house jobs.....with dremels I think of arts and crafts and the such.

But yes, any cheap tool with the ability to spin with a bit in it will likely do the job.

 

[Schwert]

Even a had twist drill will work.

...add a dowel with some sandpaper, an old rag with some toothpaste and some epoxy and you can do a restore.

Shaving with a brush you have reclaimed from the junk pile is pure heaven. No high dollar production piece can even get close to the feel of one you put part of you soul into.



Really it is easy...try at least one restore.

 

[fidjit]

Even a had twist drill will work.
Really it is easy...try at least one restore.

In true McGyverish fashion, I reckon I could do it with the cork screw, knife and scissors on a Swiss Army knife !!! Might take a long time but.............

(Oh hold on I'm trying to get him to sell the handles to me and I'm not helping.......nah it's REALLY...REALLY.....REALLY hard. Don't attempt just send them to me, and don't worry I won't even charge you to take them off your hands )

 

[Schwert]

Even a corkscrew after you drank the wine should do it.

 

[Archerfire]

OK... *hic*... here we goes... fellash. Wishes mee lurk. Dang.... wherd I leeve that curkscrewed?

 

[Schwert]

Good...save the wine cork...you may want it to set your loft.

 

[Archerfire]

I think I may select one to keep and have restored and put the others 'up on the block' so to speak.

Plus, I lost the corkscrew....

 

[lax1mxr]

Me like the green one. Love any handle with bakelite. That brush has IMO the most potential..after the restoration it should be a stunner. good luck either way you go.