Butterscotch.............

[Mr.K]

Will the current offerings by Rooney, Simpson, C&E, etc, offered in beige, bone, white, etc, turn to a butterscotch color over time? Is it more dependent on the material of the handle or is it just the color changing over a long period of time.

Thank You,
Evan

 

[Rudy Vey]

Will the current offerings by Rooney, Simpson, C&E, etc, offered in beige, bone, white, etc, turn to a butterscotch color over time? Is it more dependent on the material of the handle or is it just the color changing over a long period of time.

Thank You,
Evan

No, they do not! In the "olden" days, either Bakelite or Catalin was used for handles, these materials will turn yellow, orange or even into a pumpkin color with aging.
Mostly if the brush was exposed to light this will change: more light darker color, less light lighter color. I also think what kind of the material was used determines the later color. I have two old brushes, one is a Klenzo and it has changed to a beautiful orange-yellow coloration. The second brush I have is a NIB Made Rite, which was never used and was never unpacked from the box, this brush has only a very light yellow color now.

In these days butterscotch colors can be made in form of acrylic or polyester resins, and these materials are used by the custom brush makers.

 

[Mr.K]

for the detailed explanation.

Best,
Evan