Looking for larger vintage handles

[thirdguess]

It seems that most vintage brushes are a bit smaller than what I'm looking for, and I was curious if anybody can give me some specific advice of what to look for and possibly where to look. I'm basically just looking for a handle that will hold something like a 24 to 26 mm knot. I really like the look of Eveready and Rubberset handles, groovy color combinations but definitely have the vintage aesthetic. It seems like most of what I find tend to be 22 mm Max.

I'm totally open to other brands, just trying to give an idea of what I like aesthetically. And I definitely want vintage.

 

[Multum in parvo]

PAA perhaps for a modern Rubberset 400?

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Or this one?

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[thirdguess]

PAA perhaps for a modern Rubberset 400?

Switchback 400 Aluminus 24mm or 26mm Brush Handle! - Solid Clear Anodized Aluminum Handle - Satin Finish

Find the ENTIRE Phoenix Shaving Brush Collection Here! [NOTE: Ferrules (24 & 26mm) Fit The Same Handle.] It's Back! After the huge success of our Original Switchback 400 six years back, our homage to The Rubberset 400, we decided to go back to the drawing board yet again and again and...

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Or this one?

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Not exactly the aesthetic I'm looking for. But thanks! I'm looking for something with that colorful vintage aesthetic of bakelight etc.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Not exactly the aesthetic I'm looking for. But thanks! I'm looking for something with that colorful vintage aesthetic of bakelight etc.

You want the handle only to set your own knot?

 

[Multum in parvo]

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[thirdguess]

You want the handle only to set your own knot?

The handle is certainly all I plan on using, but I don't mind buying a vintage brush and removing the old knot. I have some really nice dense knots at my disposal, but they are in 24 and 26 mm, my preferred size typically. I I think about what kind of handle I would like the men, and honestly I would like to see them in something vintage with a nice retro look.

 

[Multum in parvo]

I got some reknots from @Snargle that I’m very happy about. Yet I doubt that you can open up a vintage brush to a much wider opening without compromising the structural integrity.

I would go with a vintage looking modern handle.

 

[thirdguess]

I got some reknots from @Snargle that I’m very happy about. Yet I doubt that you can open up a vintage brush to a much wider opening without compromising the structural integrity.

I would go with a vintage looking modern handle.

What what size is that knot? That looks like a beaut!

 

[HazMat Shaver]

You can drill out a vintage handle wider to take a bugger knot. I agree that a lot of handles were made for smaller knots but I'v got a couple that have bigger knots.

The tall red and cream-colored ones on the center-left. Still original. The 5th one from the center (Bent bristles) is 26mm. I just measured it.

So they are out there if you don't want to drill them wider.

 

[Multum in parvo]

What what size is that knot? That looks like a beaut!

I would say period correct 20-22mm but Larry @Snargle would know best.

 

[thirdguess]

You can drill out a vintage handle wider to take a bugger knot. I agree that a lot of handles were made for smaller knots but I'v got a couple that have bigger knots.

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The tall red and cream-colored ones on the center-left. Still original. The 5th one from the center (Bent bristles) is 26mm. I just measured it.

So they are out there if you don't want to drill them wider.

What a great collection!

 

[Big Jim]

Most of my reknotted vintage handles have been opened up to accept 24 mm and even 26 mm knots. If I want larger brushes I look for modern handles.

 

[FarmerTan]

I know you won't believe it, but my wife whispers this in my ear at night about my vintage "love" handles!

True story doggone.

 

[lancre]

I know you won't believe it, but my wife whispers this in my ear at night about my vintage "love" handles!

True story doggone.

So are you 24mm or 26mm?

 

[FarmerTan]

I'm somewhere between 240 and 260 mm I think....