Replaceable Shaving Brush Head?

[BigManOnCampus]

Does anyone know where I can buy a shaving brush that has replaceable shaving brush heads/hairs? I love brushes but sometimes it gets too expensive if I have to throw them out after years of use.

Not sure if this exists but I figure I'd give it a try.

 

[mblakele]

Most of them are replaceable. Drill out the old knot, or steam it out. Clean up the socket. Set the new knot. Naturally there are people who can do this for you, but that will eat up some of the potential value.

Also keep in mind that much of the value of a good badger brush is in the knot. A nice handle might be worth $20, while a well-made badger knot is at least $30.

 

[Alphonse]

can't wait to post pics of my new knot!! TGN Finest .. was right at $30. Putting it in a real old brass handle I found.. after I dig it out.

thegoldennib.com

 

[BigManOnCampus]

Most of them are replaceable. Drill out the old knot, or steam it out. Clean up the socket. Set the new knot. Naturally there are people who can do this for you, but that will eat up some of the potential value.

Also keep in mind that much of the value of a good badger brush is in the knot. A nice handle might be worth $20, while a well-made badger knot is at least $30.

Hmmm, that sounds like a nice weekend project for me. Good to know. Thanks.

 

[mblakele]

Hmmm, that sounds like a nice weekend project for me. Good to know. Thanks.

This might give you some encouragement: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php/54-Brush-Making-and-Restorations - and Brush_restoration on the wiki.

 

[takeshi]

Does anyone know where I can buy a shaving brush that has replaceable shaving brush heads/hairs? I love brushes but sometimes it gets too expensive if I have to throw them out after years of use.

How often are you going through brushes?

 

[BigManOnCampus]

How often are you going through brushes?

I'm not going through brushes that often but sometimes they get a little beat up because of traveling.

 

[Clover]

Dont forget about Whipped Dog knots too