Thread: Rubberset Brush - NOS ??

Just happened to wander by an old shop, saw this and picked it up for $10.00...it's never been opened or used. Looks interesting, I'm not really a brush guy, don't know whether to keep it in the box and give it a try? These any good?

Thanks!



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Here's a pic of the bottom of the brush - say's Pure Badger...actually looks like a nice brush?

Phrank,,,It looks like a vintage brush & box,,, I would keep it in the box, but that's me,,, I like to collect brushes & most never see lather,,, just my way.

The brush us a cool find. It would be interesting to hear if they were quality brushes.

Compared to our modern usage the old brushes are quite floppy. Good quality and they hold up well. I like them and often use them. Just a matter of trying all shave stuff that I get my hands on. In the box its worth a good bit; used it may bring a pittance from a re-knotter. Bye the bye, if you soak some of them too long, the bristles expand and can split the handle...so does freezing a wet brush.
No bar code = before 1970. Price USD $1.79?

Nice collectable,not to be used.

Nice find ....glad you dont live near me, would be constant competition hahaha

Totally collectable Phrank. I would display it only. Plenty of other brushes to experiment with. I have some NOS stuff and fight the urge to try them often but I know if I do I will have users remorse :<0)

Originally Posted by Geezer

Compared to our modern usage the old brushes are quite floppy. Good quality and they hold up well. I like them and often use them. Just a matter of trying all shave stuff that I get my hands on. In the box its worth a good bit; used it may bring a pittance from a re-knotter. Bye the bye, if you soak some of them too long, the bristles expand and can split the handle...so does freezing a wet brush.
No bar code = before 1970. Price USD $1.79?

Richard,why would anyone freeze a wet brush???

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Richard,why would anyone freeze a wet brush???

Do you travel in the winter in freezing weather? Your suitcase in the trunk? Does your baggage fly in unheated cargo holds?
Remember, the Geezer is old enough to remember no central heating and Base Burners:
Coal Stoves, Base Burners
And... to have dressed under the covers to stay warm while the wood burning kitchen stove heated up for breakfast. I stayed with friends that were using such devices into the late 50's. Selling insurance, door to door, I found folks doing it in the late 70's.
YMMV!
~Richard

We did wood heat through my freshman year of high school....miss it soooooo very little...