Unfortunately, they are coming out of the middle at random places. Some shaves, 1 hair. Other shaves, 5 hairs. Used it about 8 times and have lost over 30 hairs.
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The Rubberset 400 Club
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That's in very nice shape! I would suggest Mothers polish and a toothbrush, then a wash with dawn and said toothbrush. You can wrap some plastic around the knot to keep the polish off of it.
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Also, buff with a soft cloth after. Good luck!
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Stumbled into this in an antique store today.
Stumbled into this in an antique store today.
Fantastic brushes Sir!!!
The Rubberset 400 in the middle the knot size is 24mm if you need to reknot it
I've just started plowing through the restore threads for this brush. It looks *amazing* when it's restored!
Oh they sure do.
I have my 5th on route have the knot ready to go into it, when its sanded and polished then I will have the full set. Boar, Badger, synthetic, at the moment but the 5th one will be horse hair from a brush I bought new and the 4th one im going to keep it original as the knot is soft and not losing hairs.
I have my 5th on route have the knot ready to go into it, when its sanded and polished then I will have the full set. Boar, Badger, synthetic, at the moment but the 5th one will be horse hair from a brush I bought new and the 4th one im going to keep it original as the knot is soft and not losing hairs.
Ow wow! I’ve not restored a brush before, so I’m soaking up info on what is needed, how to, etc.
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Here is my 4 that I have done just waiting for the 5th
Left to right 1st original, 2nd Boar, 3rd synthetic, 4th Silvertip Badger
Left to right 1st original, 2nd Boar, 3rd synthetic, 4th Silvertip Badger
Hot dang, those are nice! If you’re willing, I would love a PM with your approach for restoring these.
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Yes sure I have sent you a PM
I've had this for a while but recently discovered the club here. Please accept this application for membership. This 400 is unmarked with the original boar knot. When it arrived it was filthy and got soaked for a few hours in brewers wash then for a while in StarSan Sanitizer. It kept releasing whiskers from a previous owner who quite obviously did not take care of it. So, it got lathered and rinsed and rinsed... you get the idea. It is surprisingly soft but still has nice backbone. The picture below is right after a shave... and rinse.
I've had this for a while but recently discovered the club here. Please accept this application for membership. This 400 is unmarked with the original boar knot. When it arrived it was filthy and got soaked for a few hours in brewers wash then for a while in StarSan Sanitizer. It kept releasing whiskers from a previous owner who quite obviously did not take care of it. So, it got lathered and rinsed and rinsed... you get the idea. It is surprisingly soft but still has nice backbone. The picture below is right after a shave... and rinse.
I would say that counts to have the Rubberset 400 in your sig line, and a stunning brush for sure.....
@Ice-Man Thanks. They have a lyrical almost organic quality that really captures the eye but they are also very comfortable in use. I have two more in near original condition and struggle with the decision to polish or preserve. I was going to do the whole polish and knot replacement with this one, but it cleaned up well and is a great daily driver as it is.
I have seen the beauties you have prepared in this thread. Inspiring work.
I have seen the beauties you have prepared in this thread. Inspiring work.
Thank you Sir it is a labour of love for these brushes, and all we are doing is showing what every one can do to their own Rubberset 400's.
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My new one arrived today at dinner time now I have a huge problem, this was the sellers photos
and how it arrived.
Now I thought it needed sanding and all that was on the brush was tarnish, so an hour with White Diamond metal polish and this is what I have now.
That's without sanding just a plain old polish, I think it just the edge round the top cap that might have some dents but over all its in good shape.
Just need to remove the knot and place the donor knot in and it will be finished with a horse hair from a vie long brush....
Then it will be ready to join the line-up
and how it arrived.
Now I thought it needed sanding and all that was on the brush was tarnish, so an hour with White Diamond metal polish and this is what I have now.
That's without sanding just a plain old polish, I think it just the edge round the top cap that might have some dents but over all its in good shape.
Just need to remove the knot and place the donor knot in and it will be finished with a horse hair from a vie long brush....
Then it will be ready to join the line-up
Oh yes its now finished sporting new knot a 24mm horse hair knot, I just need to paint the No 4 in red and jobs done here she is just had the knot installed today....
Now she joins the lineup
Now she joins the lineup
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Cane? I'm Able!
Perfection! What more could you want?!!!
That is some impressive shave den bling.
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