Re-knot a Simpson Berkeley

[jeffpofutah]

I bought a Simpson Berkeley in Best Badger from B&B a few months back. It is a horrible shedder. It loses a dozen hairs on every shave. I have washed with shampoo and combed through it well three times trying to get it to stop.

I'm thinking I will have it re-knotted. So two questions:

(1) Any recommendations on who to have do the work? I know there are a couple of restorers on B&B.

(2) I do like the Simpson Best Badger knot that came with it. What knot have you used that is similar?

Thanks B&B,

JP

 

[cernel_joson]

I've had a brush restored by Rudy Vey. He did a great job and I had no problems whatsoever. Send him a PM if you have questions.

 

[Absolute Mustard]

Really simple to do it yourself

 

[slim62]

Contact Simpson to see if they would replace the brush or at least re-knot it for you otherwise do it yourself or have someone else use a TGN finest knot.

If it were me I would have the loft set just a little lower so it would fit into the Simpson travel tube...would make a nice travel setup.

 

[Mick]

I bought a Simpson Berkeley in Best Badger from B&B a few months back. It is a horrible shedder. It loses a dozen hairs on every shave. I have washed with shampoo and combed through it well three times trying to get it to stop.

I'm thinking I will have it re-knotted. So two questions:

(1) Any recommendations on who to have do the work? I know there are a couple of restorers on B&B.

(2) I do like the Simpson Best Badger knot that came with it. What knot have you used that is similar?

Thanks B&B,

JP

Contact Simpsons directly for a reknot.

You can then customize it as you want it to be or they will work with you to get what you want.

This is assuming you really like the Berkeley handle that much to want to put more $$$ into it.

 

[brucered]

Was it sold to you as a "shedder"?

I'd look to contact whoever you purchased it from and advise them of the issue and see if you can come to mutual agreement (return, discount etc). Perhaps there was no way for him to know (used once, or new in box etc), but usually shedding is easy to spot and is visible from the first few uses.

or

as others have said, contact Simpson directly and see what they say.

 

[Dipesh]

I would personally send it to Rudy and reknot with a shavemac knot.

Main reason behind this would be that logistically it would be easier and you'll get your brush back faster.

 

[Mick]

I would personally send it to Rudy and reknot with a shavemac knot.

Main reason behind this would be that logistically it would be easier and you'll get your brush back faster.

+1

If speed and quality are top concerns this is a good option.

 

[jeffpofutah]

Hi All,

Thanks for the great suggestions. I did contact Simpson. I did not contact the original seller here but I might. I will contact Rudy. I do like the Berkeley handle and the brush a lot.

JP

I bought a Simpson Berkeley in Best Badger from B&B a few months back. It is a horrible shedder. It loses a dozen hairs on every shave. I have washed with shampoo and combed through it well three times trying to get it to stop.

I'm thinking I will have it re-knotted. So two questions:

(1) Any recommendations on who to have do the work? I know there are a couple of restorers on B&B.

(2) I do like the Simpson Best Badger knot that came with it. What knot have you used that is similar?

Thanks B&B,

JP

 

[Scott0079]

I would just consider buying another Berkeley if it were me, they are fairly inexpensive and a new one will probably not be any more than having someone else re-knot the old one for you. Just my opinion....

 

[celestino]

Good luck with the repairs and enjoy the new brush!

 

[blzrfn]

I personally would buy a new Berkeley as they are so cheap and send that one to Rudy for a Shavemac finest knot or install a TGN Best/STA knot myself. Replacing the knot isn't hard, but needs patience and a few hours of free time.

 

[Manning]

Its probably going to cost more than its worth to reknot the Berkeley; no matter how you do it.

If it were me, I'd just buy another Berkeley.

 

[blzrfn]

Its probably going to cost more than its worth to reknot the Berkeley; no matter how you do it.

If it were me, I'd just buy another Berkeley.

OTOH, a Berkeley has a wonderfully ergonomic handle for face lathering and a nice silvertip or 2-band knot would provide an excellent, yet different experience over the best badger knot that Simpson uses. A new, similar handle would run you $30+ from one of the artisans so don't toss it whatever you do.