I was at a local pharmacy this afternoon and came across the Colgate shaving soap (which I purchased, I need internet on my phone so I can check the reviews before I buy) and 2 EverReady C40's new in the box for 9.99 each. I know alot of pple on here like to re-knot these handles but are they worth buying new? Are they collectibles ?
Everready C40
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We would need a picture of those brushes.
I know there are recent EverReady brushes on the market...but I do not believe they were labeled C40.
If these are old old stock C40's that would be very cool.
These were cheap boar brushes in their time, but servicable. I would try them out for sure then reknot if they did not suit.
I have a recent vintage EverReady that is really just an OK boar...sort of VdH like, but much better looking.
I know there are recent EverReady brushes on the market...but I do not believe they were labeled C40.
If these are old old stock C40's that would be very cool.
These were cheap boar brushes in their time, but servicable. I would try them out for sure then reknot if they did not suit.
I have a recent vintage EverReady that is really just an OK boar...sort of VdH like, but much better looking.
If it was a New Old Stock (NOS) that would be really cool for a display.
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I guess Ill have to pick one up and take some pictures
I picked up an Ever Ready C-40 from an old school pharmacy last year and have been using it with great success. It was around 7 or 8 bucks and has a plastic red and white handle. The hairs splay out every which way but boy can that thing lather. Good brush.
I have used some of my vintage brushes myself....IMHO they make a great lather.
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I'll pick up both, I know it said c40 on the box and that they where red and white handles jus like the c40s that i found when i searched the bst dunno if there new or old new or whatever but they are nifty looking. Pics to come sometime tmrw evening.
My c40 has lasted a few decades. Don't be afraid to use them, they don't have much collectible value aren't likely to.
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Heres a pick of the Brush in the Box, if any1 wants Ill take a pick of just the brush but im pretty sure just about everyone has seen this brush before if youve spent any time lurking here for more then a week or two. Ive got an extra one since I purchased two gonna see if my Dad wants the other one (I think the colors on the handle really will look nice with his Old-spice mug)but if not Im gonna put it on the BST for a trade or cost. Its not Vintage since it was made in 2003 by American Safety Razor Co. Its a stiff lil bugger though and Im not sure what "Imported Bristle" is exactly but it sure dont feel like badger. Still nice find for a local drugstore.
Imported bristle is most likely boar.
I have one of each, Ever-Ready and a Burma shave, Bar code, C40 (not antiques) red bottom/beige top, boar brushes new in the boxes. I have not used them because I have five other Omega boar and several Vulfix boar brushes. When comparing the Ever Ready and Burma Shave, Bar code, boar bristles with the Omega/Vulfix's there is no comparison. The Omega/Vulfix boar bristles are clearly better quality. The tips of the NIB, E-R and BS feel soft and should break in to be good brushes
I have used an Ever-Ready #150 (The same appearence as the C40) that I purchased at a yard sale. The brush had been used and broken in. The bristles were soft and made great lather, similar to a well broken in Omega or Vulfix. Unfortunately after about 10 days of use, the bristles started comming out in bunches at a time. After it lost over 100 bristles I stopped using it and replaced the boar knot with a TGN Finest Badger. It is now one of my nicest brushes.
If anyone is interested I will sell both of the new brushes for $10 ($5 each) plus shipping. If someone purchased them and they did not like the boar knots, they could be replaced with badger knots and make a fine shaving brush.
I have used an Ever-Ready #150 (The same appearence as the C40) that I purchased at a yard sale. The brush had been used and broken in. The bristles were soft and made great lather, similar to a well broken in Omega or Vulfix. Unfortunately after about 10 days of use, the bristles started comming out in bunches at a time. After it lost over 100 bristles I stopped using it and replaced the boar knot with a TGN Finest Badger. It is now one of my nicest brushes.
If anyone is interested I will sell both of the new brushes for $10 ($5 each) plus shipping. If someone purchased them and they did not like the boar knots, they could be replaced with badger knots and make a fine shaving brush.
The Ever Ready C40 from the 1970s is as good as any
Omega boar. I have both. My go to brush is an EverReady 150 with the Red and cream handle. The latest C40 with the black plastic cup surrounding the knot in a Cream and red handle, is nothing more than a Burma shave brush. The Burma Shave brush is much better than a VDH but it does shed the same.
One thing to note: The Ever Ready brush will not crack like crazy around the knot like an Omega brush.
Omega boar. I have both. My go to brush is an EverReady 150 with the Red and cream handle. The latest C40 with the black plastic cup surrounding the knot in a Cream and red handle, is nothing more than a Burma shave brush. The Burma Shave brush is much better than a VDH but it does shed the same.
One thing to note: The Ever Ready brush will not crack like crazy around the knot like an Omega brush.
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