Haha I don't know if I would call it lucky but it was definitely a learning experience. And I'm very happy with the result in the end!Amazing work! You are lucky it had the chip in the handle. If it didn't it would have never turned out so cool! The seashell bottom is great.
Thanks Jim! Welcome to B&B! Thanks for reading my thread!It really looks great. I'm looking forward to your report on how it works and how it looks after use. I'm truly amazed at how nice it turned out.
Thanks Joe!!Tyler, I really am impressed. Just fantastic work.
That now looks better than when it was new!
Excellent restore and customization!
Thanks guys! It was a really fun project and it ended up being a great brush! Its been a great face latherer so far, although I wish the knot was a little denser.
Thanks mate! That one is my first but I put more into it than any other I've done so far. I still love the look. It's the only brush I hang in the den because I like seeing the custom bottom.Absolutely outstanding restore! The custom bottom was very ingenious. You sir, are an inspiration, and I will look to this thread in my coming (god knows when I'll find the time) restoration projects. Thank you very much for sharing your process and experience. You have got one gorgeous brush there! Enjoy!
I'll definitely agree with you that these knots mature after some use. They seem to loosen up a bit. Flow thru improves greatly and the knot seems to get a tiny bit softer. It was very clear in the Cocobolo brush as its a Finest XH knot and the extra density really changes the time frames for it to properly break in. It's by far my favorite brush and has been since I first received it. A beautiful handle and a perfect knot!Simply stunning work. These finest knots take a bit to break in. Not as long as boar, but longer than silvertip. This brush will change character over the first dozen of shaves. My experience is it changes it for the better. The flow-through improves and overall feel of the brush becomes so good you will have trouble reaching for others. However that Cocobolo handle with the two band finest would keep me from even dreaming of other brushes.
Great job! Amazing looking restore.