I tried the conditioning and shampooing after i sent that picture and a bunch of hairs came out so i think it is done and in need of a new knot.I have a 150, boar that was in similar shape, maybe not quite that bad, although it STUNK like dusty bathroom and rotten Old Spice. I soaked it for a few days and shampooed and conditioned it a couple times and it perked up a lot. It's in my rotation now. Might be worth giving it a chance before reknotting it.
I really want to try it myself just don't have any tools to do it with, i've watched videos and drills are involved along with clamos and everything. I have a small tool box lolThat knot is done. Try it and see how you like it, but I know you will enjoy it more if you reknott it. Go ahead and try it yourself. It isn't that difficult.
I tried a spa after posting that picture but it never shaped up in fact some of the bristles did come out.I would give it a spa and then see what happens. If all the bristles fall out then that will help in the re-knotting process. It might just perk up and work for a bit. No harm in a spa.
There are B&B Brush Vendors here that could help you out with a knot replacement of your choice if you don't want to do it yourself.I just picked this up and wanted an opinion on replacing the knot or using as is.
There is no smell or anything except for the misshape of the knot
I know Razor Emporium offers a reknoting service. I am unable to do it myself.
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