I did it!

[shm]

I asked a question here: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=188303

and I got some much appreciated feedback and opinions.
Thinking well about the issue I finally decided that; it was the original knot and all, but I was not quite satisfied with the feel during use and that had to be replaced by the nice feeling of soft tips and the joy of watching a beautiful brush.

I must admit, I did sit with the scissors in my hand for several minutes before I cut the hairs off, and the feeling while doing it wasn't good.
However, after seeing the final result, the smile came right back and I haven't regretted it for a minute since.

So with no further comments I present the brush before, during and after restoration with a 20 mm TGN Silvertip grade A.

Before

Restoring

Final

The inaugural shave will be performed this coming weekend

 

[Greyfox]

And you did it very well indeed! Congrats and enjoy it!

 

[PozzSka]

well done!

 

[Snargle]

'Tis a thing of beauty...

 

[maxman]

That's a job well done.

 

[California Cajun]

Wow that's a beauty!

 

[Schwert]

Very well done....and so much better now with life to give rather than as a museum piece.

 

[Luc]

Nice work Søren!

 

[stringtyer]

Very nicely done!

 

[Pkrankow]

Sweet!

Phil

 

[Zephyr]

That's a real beauty!

Well done!

 

[Legion]

I think you did the right thing. That will be an awesome brush to use.

 

[spanx]

Be careful,don't burn your fingers.It looks hot.

 

[Mack]

Beautiful brush! Great work.

 

[hometownhero]

Very nice looking handle. You done good one that one. I like it

 

[Piff]

That thing in bloom will rival the cherry blossoms of DC. Great job!

 

[docfitch]

Beautiful! I'm epoxying a couple knots tomorrow. I can't wait.

 

[Skinbubble]

Bravo! Makes me want to take the plunge into a restoration!

 

[dfollett_98]

Soren:

Beautiful brush. You did a superb job, my friend.

Please be sure to post some after bloom photos for us. Thanks for sharing.

Don

 

[MaxP]

An excellent piece of work. Enjoy!