I was able to procure my grandfather's shaving brush and needless to say, it got some good use over the years. I wasn't sure if restoration was possible since it had some chipping around the base of the knot. I contacted Rudy Vey after seeing some of his work posted on here and decided to send it out to him so he could take a look. I also came across a real beaut of a butterscotch brush (Made Rite #750) from a local antique shop that I sent to him as well.
By the time I was able to respond to his email saying he received the brushes, he had already removed the knots! He gave me some choices of replacement knots and I selected the overstuffed finest for the butterscotch and silvertip for my grandfather's. He sent a picture showing this, as well as the opposite since he thought they matched the handles better. He was right, it was perfect that way.
I came into work this morning and they were waiting for me. Man they came out great! He even sent a tube of Arko shaving cream as a bonus. Nothing could be done about the chipping, but I think it gives the brush some character. I can't say enough about what a pleasure it was doing business with Rudy. He was super quick and very helpful.
I attached some before pics as well as one of Rudy's pics of the brushes before he glued in the knots.
Thanks again, Rudy!
Ben
By the time I was able to respond to his email saying he received the brushes, he had already removed the knots! He gave me some choices of replacement knots and I selected the overstuffed finest for the butterscotch and silvertip for my grandfather's. He sent a picture showing this, as well as the opposite since he thought they matched the handles better. He was right, it was perfect that way.
I came into work this morning and they were waiting for me. Man they came out great! He even sent a tube of Arko shaving cream as a bonus. Nothing could be done about the chipping, but I think it gives the brush some character. I can't say enough about what a pleasure it was doing business with Rudy. He was super quick and very helpful.
I attached some before pics as well as one of Rudy's pics of the brushes before he glued in the knots.
Thanks again, Rudy!
Ben
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