The Blues

[Gigster]

Not the emotional feeling or mood, but color. Blue is associated with calmness, serenity, truth, wisdom, heaven, eternity, devotion, tranquility, loyalty and openness, just to name a few. But this is about brushes. So, enough psycho babble and let me show you one of my favorite colors. . .in three varieties.


First up. . .Ever-Ready 59. . . .

Pre-Bloom. . .

Initial Bloom. . . .

 

[Gigster]

Here we have an Ever-Ready 100. . . .

Pre-Bloom. . . .

Initial Bloom. . . .

 

[Gigster]

Finally, an Ever-Ready 150. . . .

Pre-Bloom. . . .

Initial Bloom. . .

 

[SliceOfLife]

These old swirls always clean up so nice. Good work.

What did that golf ball ever do to you?

 

[Gigster]

Family picture. . . .

 

[Gigster]

What did that golf ball ever do to you?

It tried to dodge a bullet (100 yards, Standing/unsupported, EoTech Holographic sight, 5.56 65gr round). . . .unsuccessfully. lol

 

[dfollett_98]

Family picture. . . .

Gigster:

That's a mighty fine looking brush family. You did a great job on your restorations. Thanks for sharing.

Enjoy your brushes and your shaves.

Don

 

[shavervinnie]

Very nice indeed. Great job on those. BTW, I've had more than a few golf balls I'd have liked to put a bullet into.

 

[GDCarrington]

Excellent work! Beautiful results!


You do realize that like many of us, you have an addiction to brush making and remaking!

 

[bastimret]

Oooo, I haven't seen these blue ever ready handles! Very nice looking brushes, the 150 looks great. what were the knots you used (sizes).

I wonder if they did a blue 200.

 

[catherix]

Man, those are neat! The blue paint looks awesome! Great work Gigster!!

 

[Comet]

Super work as always. The paint really sets them off.

 

[craig94yj]

I can't wait for my first brush restore. Very inspiring and very nice work Sir.

 

[chuckr9]

Looks like you need a new golf ball! Brushes great though.

 

[Comet]

Looks like you need a new golf ball! Brushes great though.

the bullet hole helps with backspin

 

[Gigster]

Appreciate all of the kind comments.

You do realize that like many of us, you have an addiction to brush making and remaking!

Yeah, I noticed. lol I keep telling myself, "OK, you have enough done and have too many in the waiting action category." And I find myself looking and commenting, "Wow, that would make a cool restore." I'm currently being treated for BRAD (Brush Restoration Addiction Disorder).

Oooo, I haven't seen these blue ever ready handles! Very nice looking brushes, the 150 looks great. what were the knots you used (sizes).

I wonder if they did a blue 200.

ER 59: TGN 18mm Finest set at 45mm
ER 100: TGN 22mm Finest set at 47.5mm
ER 150: TGN 22mm Finest set at 48.5mm

I opened the 100 and 150 to accept 22mm knots. Original diameter was 20.52mm and 20.78mm, respectively. I opened the 100 to 23.5mm and the 150 to 23.3mm.


I've seen several color variations of ER 200s, but none with blue marbling/swirls. I see more color patterns/variations with the smaller version of the 200 - the 150.

 

[Deltaboy]

Love your Big Blue Collection1

 

[catherix]

Did you paint the bottom of the 59 and the bottom of the 150?

 

[Gigster]

I left the 150 as is. I thought I posted a pic of the 59. Here it is. . . .

 

[catherix]

Nice! Turned out great! Awesome brushes gigster!!