Cool, looks like I have a cousin, the Rubberset B-22!
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Ever-Ready Model 000 <OH BABY!>
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Oh, man. I like that a lot.
That knot just climbed out of the handle all by itself, didn't it??!! Too easy!
Sure did, I just need to decide if the metal band inside the handle needs to come out or not.
I would see if a 24mm would fit with a little help and stuff the biggest knot that looks proportionally correct in there.
Personally, I like to remove any metal rings that I find in the handles. They're not needed (they were used to hold the original knot together) and could, over the years, start to corrode...leading to staining of the bristles or handle. If you can remove it without damaging the handle, I recommend doing it.
I'd carefully remove it, too. Not so easy! Take your time as that is a beautiful handle!
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Mine also has a metal band (not rusty), but I'm just going to encase it in epoxy. I don't want to run the risk of damaging anything. Can't hurt anything & may add strength (like rebar in concrete) and a bit of weight.
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Also found out that this 000 handle is made from celluloid, based on the camphor/pine smell. That *could* make it quite a bit older than I thought. They also called celluloid "ivorene," an alternative to ivory and horn which were much more expensive. The top looks very much like ivory, and is actually a bit darker than it looks in the pictures.
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That's an awesome find! It will look great with a new knot in it.
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Thanks conroygc. I am also in SLC. I found it at an antique shop in Murray.
Excellent! I have had some really great scores (mostly safety razors) in our local antique shops.
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Knot has been ordered from TGN. It's a 22mm Finest Fan XH I'll set it at about 47mm loft.
I have the same knot knot and I tried it a bit lower and was not happy. I just measured mine and its 47 also now after moving it to a new handle so I am sure you will be very happy.Thats the perfect height to me. Very nice knot I must say!
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Thanks! That's great and timely feedback. I want this brush to turn out perfect.
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Ok, so I opened the hole about another 1mm or so & fitted the knot at 47mm, making the brush 100mm overall. There is a fleck of lint on the left side of the wording (pic 4) that i did not see before I posted the pics. I am liking the height quite well. When the tips curl up & it blooms a bit it will be perfect!!
Be still my foolish heart! I'm in love!!!
!SWEET!it was worth the wait.you must put it in the brush compendium it will be a great addition;}
Those cream tips match the upper portion of the handle perfectly. Great looking brush!
Well done! What a cool refurb
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