Vintage Simpson S10, restoration tips?

[Bravoure]

Salutations all,

I found myself in a very fortunate circumstance while perusing for a new coffee table and stumbled upon this lovely Simpson S10 Super Badger with a wonderful start to butterscotchification on the handle. While I do not believe the knot is salvageable, it was shedding profusely from just handling it, I would love to start a restoration project on this old lad. Is there any experienced individuals who have successfully removed the old knot from a vintage Simpson? Any recommendations on a replacement knot? I would surely love to be able to fit it with a new Simpson know but am uncertain if they will accommodate such a request.

I have attached a photo and here is an included video of said brush.

https://imgur.com/a/k41YJVI

 

[Multum in parvo]

Salutations all,

I found myself in a very fortunate circumstance while perusing for a new coffee table and stumbled upon this lovely Simpson S10 Super Badger with a wonderful start to butterscotchification on the handle. While I do not believe the knot is salvageable, it was shedding profusely from just handling it, I would love to start a restoration project on this old lad. Is there any experienced individuals who have successfully removed the old knot from a vintage Simpson? Any recommendations on a replacement knot? I would surely love to be able to fit it with a new Simpson know but am uncertain if they will accommodate such a request.

I have attached a photo and here is an included video of said brush.

https://imgur.com/a/k41YJVI

Mark is a member @A.E. Simpson 1919 and vendor here. It wouldn’t hurt to approach him directly or via their contact form https://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/contact/

 

[Bravoure]

Mark is a member @A.E. Simpson 1919 and vendor here. It wouldn’t hurt to approach him directly or via their contact form https://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/contact/

Thank you for tagging him, I shall dispatch an email as well.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Thank you for tagging him, I shall dispatch an email as well.

I’m not sure if he is really often around so the email might be the quicker way.

 

[ChiefBroom]

Sweet find!

 

[ChiefBroom]

If you can't get Mark at Simpsons to have it done, I'd ask @Rudy Vey . I'd guess he's reknotted more Simpsons than just about anyone else. And he has access to good knots.

Should have asked if you're in the US. If it were me, I'd avoid the risk of a cross ocean roundtrip.

 

[Bravoure]

If you can't get Mark at Simpsons to have it done, I'd ask @Rudy Vey . I'd guess he's reknotted more Simpsons than just about anyone else. And he has access to good knots.

Should have asked if you're in the US. If it were me, I'd avoid the risk of a cross ocean roundtrip.

I am stateside, but I'm okay risking an iceberg if it means a true Simpson knot in this ol boy. Do you think this is something Simpson would do?

 

[nemo]

Do you think this is something Simpson would do?

Yes, they will do that. Nice brush, congrats!

 

[ajkel64]

I believe that Simpsons do restorations on their old brushes. I am not 100% sure but sending an email couldn’t hurt. Nice find by the way.

 

[gpjoe]

If you are considering replacing the knot yourself, lots of good information here:

Brush Making and Restorations

Show us those tips, tricks and triumphant brush make overs! Display your new shop made creations.

www.badgerandblade.com

You can start with the "stickies" at the top of the forum.

 

[Boti2634]

Salutations all,

I found myself in a very fortunate circumstance while perusing for a new coffee table and stumbled upon this lovely Simpson S10 Super Badger with a wonderful start to butterscotchification on the handle. While I do not believe the knot is salvageable, it was shedding profusely from just handling it, I would love to start a restoration project on this old lad. Is there any experienced individuals who have successfully removed the old knot from a vintage Simpson? Any recommendations on a replacement knot? I would surely love to be able to fit it with a new Simpson know but am uncertain if they will accommodate such a request.

I have attached a photo and here is an included video of said brush.

https://imgur.com/a/k41YJVI

Beautiful brush, sir! Enjoy!

 

[Bravoure]

If you are considering replacing the knot yourself, lots of good information here:

Brush Making and Restorations

Show us those tips, tricks and triumphant brush make overs! Display your new shop made creations.

www.badgerandblade.com

You can start with the "stickies" at the top of the forum.

Most appreciated!

 

[creamgravy]

Nice find!
I'd try recovering the knot with a good shampoo + conditioner first.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

Nice find!
I'd try recovering the knot with a good shampoo + conditioner first.

Agreed, my only vintage Simpson brush, from around 1930, has a knot which is very different to any modern Simpson knot I have tried. I would not replace the knot unless absolutely necessary.

 

[Serban]

I would just send it to Simpson. Here's before and after pictures of some brushes they restored for me with Best Badger hair.

 

[Bravoure]

Nice find!
I'd try recovering the knot with a good shampoo + conditioner first.

I did try this with a gentle shampoo and unfortunately it was shedding more than I was comfortable with. Plus the very... Vintage scent was very strong.

 

[Bravoure]

I would just send it to Simpson. Here's before and after pictures of some brushes they restored for me with Best Badger hair.

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Those look great! I hope mine can achieve that level of butterscotch coloration one day!

 

[BigJ]

Mark is a member @A.E. Simpson 1919 and vendor here. It wouldn’t hurt to approach him directly or via their contact form https://www.simpsonshavingbrushes.com/contact/

+2! Definitely the place to start IMO!!

 

[Bravoure]

I must say, the rep at Simpson who responded to me has been extremely nice and accommodating. Fantastic they will do the entire restoration process, knot removal and all. Looking forward to updated you all in a few weeks!

 

[Boti2634]

I would just send it to Simpson. Here's before and after pictures of some brushes they restored for me with Best Badger hair.

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Outstanding, sir! Cheers!