Hi everyone. I am in the process of getting member/vendor Rudy Vey to re-hair an old Kent that has sentimental value to me, and that got me thinking...
I'm sure at least some of you have considered trolling the thrift and antique stores and picking up an old/vintage brush that has a unique handle but the hairs are useless and having it re-haired to add to your collection. Besides having a unique brush to use, I'm thinking this could be an economical way to expand my collection.
I have surfed most of the forums, and haven't seen much traffic on this option at all. Am I missing something here, or is this a viable way to add to your collection for less money than going out and buying a new or used modern brush? I figure that the restoration would cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $40-60 (less if you want boar or badger, more for silvertip - my preference), plus the price of the old brush. ...And how much could that be? $5.00?
Sounds viable to me, but I'm new at this. What do you guys think - am I crazy and are there more economical ways to add to one's collection or am I on to something?
I'm sure at least some of you have considered trolling the thrift and antique stores and picking up an old/vintage brush that has a unique handle but the hairs are useless and having it re-haired to add to your collection. Besides having a unique brush to use, I'm thinking this could be an economical way to expand my collection.
I have surfed most of the forums, and haven't seen much traffic on this option at all. Am I missing something here, or is this a viable way to add to your collection for less money than going out and buying a new or used modern brush? I figure that the restoration would cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $40-60 (less if you want boar or badger, more for silvertip - my preference), plus the price of the old brush. ...And how much could that be? $5.00?
Sounds viable to me, but I'm new at this. What do you guys think - am I crazy and are there more economical ways to add to one's collection or am I on to something?