Thread: Question on used brushes

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Even if you don’t use a Shaving Brush… there is a very good chance you will die…rumor has it…

Very true,3 of my very best friends have Died in the past 10 days,one just a few hrs ago.all were in their 80s,None used a shaving brush.
I am very sad today

I have a very old Plisson 2 band I found at an antique store about 3 or4 years ago. Smelled of musty cardboard, or that "antique store" smell. Lathered some Williams soap about 5 or 6 times rinsing very thoroughly after each time. Worked like a charm!

Very nice, not all that familiar with brushes. I think its becoming a new AD for me though 😉 bu what do you mean by the bands

Originally Posted by outback

Very nice, not all that familiar with brushes. I think its becoming a new AD for me though �� bu what do you mean by the bands

Notice the black and white bands on the badger hair. 2 band on the left, 3 band on the right.

My Plisson may look 3 bandish.... but is a high loft 2 band. Loft is how much hair is set above the handle.

Gotcha. What i though but clarification is always better. My motto, the stupid question is the one not asked

Originally Posted by Euclid440

I have bought and use several vintage brushes, soak in hot water and palm lather with a dollop of shampoo until the lather remains white.

Soak in a 50 percent white vinegar and warm water for 15-20 mins, rinse in warm water and shampoo again to remove the vinegar and any soap that has come loose with the vinegar.

Dry well by tamping on a towel or micro fiber and flagging on the edge of your palm covered with a towel or micro fiber till dry.

Hang in a brush holder, handle up.

This is basically the way I do it.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

This is basically the way I do it.

But John, your a sickley little fella,Maybe something from those used Brushes

Yes, soap is soap however do you know who owned it? Do you know for a fact it was used for soap? Maybe it was used to apply ......(fill in the blanks). That's why I don't use a used brush.

Even if it was used for shaving soap no matter what you do you'll never get the base of the knot really cleaned.

If you have ever re-knotted a brush,As big says,you will not believe the stuff that is in the base of the knot,can be very ugly.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

But John, your a sickley little fella,Maybe something from those used Brushes

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,