I have posted pictures before of my vintage Simpson AS2M brush. I really like the look of the knot but it just doesn't perform. I've tried soaps and creams and it not only doesn't build a lather, it doesn't hold it either.
So, I contacted Progress Shaving Brushes (Vulfix) and asked for a quote to replace the knot and received a reply within an hour saying that they could do the job and that I'd have it made right before I could say "Alexander Simpson"!
Anyway, I sent them my guess on the knot size (20-22mm) and today I got a quote of £29.95 plus return shipping once the work is done. I'll be packaging up my treasure and sending it on an international journey soon.
One interesting note, he said that they would do a Super re-knot and that it "should do you at least another 10 years." So, if anyone wants to know how long the manufacturer thinks a knot should last, there you go!
So, I contacted Progress Shaving Brushes (Vulfix) and asked for a quote to replace the knot and received a reply within an hour saying that they could do the job and that I'd have it made right before I could say "Alexander Simpson"!
Anyway, I sent them my guess on the knot size (20-22mm) and today I got a quote of £29.95 plus return shipping once the work is done. I'll be packaging up my treasure and sending it on an international journey soon.
One interesting note, he said that they would do a Super re-knot and that it "should do you at least another 10 years." So, if anyone wants to know how long the manufacturer thinks a knot should last, there you go!