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    Default What kind of brush is this and is it salvageable?

    I was fortunate enough to pick up some of my great grandfather's, grandfathers and father's old shave equipment this week while at home.

    I will be restoring the brushes, but I'm not sure this one is salvageable or what kind it is. I have seen some double ducks like this, but this one has the "vulcan...." most likely "vulcanized" and "4" under it. I can't make out the rest of the lettering. I haven't seen a double duck that says "vulcanized."

    Anyone know what it is?





    Any help would be appreciated. If I can't replace the "bucket" on this brush I may see if I can find another one like it.

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    That looks like it exploded! You could probably replace the Red cap. Other than that I'm not sure what else you could do as far as saving the original red part. Are you saying it's a Double duck or are you asking because I can't tell. It cold be a Century shave brush?
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    Rubberset had them and I have a few DD's the same in different sizes. I think a few other name brands used that same pattern.

    You have nothing to lose so if you wanted to the first thing I would do is take all the red part off and then see if there is a way to glue a new piece on that you turn on a lathe. The thing is ,,,is it worth it to you to go through all that ? You can find them on e-bay allll the time in way better shape at different prices. I would think not and just spin a new one or get another.
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    It has been sitting for decades with old soap on it, thus the explosion.

    I'm not expecting to save the original cap, but I didn't know I could replace it.

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    I'm with you on the restoration.
    Its easy to toss something like that but if you did you might regret it many times over.

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    Quote Originally Posted by STR8RZR View Post
    It has been sitting for decades with old soap on it, thus the explosion.

    I'm not expecting to save the original cap, but I didn't know I could replace it.
    Never messed with a plastic cap like this one, so I'm not exactly sure what the inside looks like where the two pieces join. I think you could get some red acrylic and have a piece turned. But like 10pups said you could get a whole new brush for what it would cost to have someone repair it, and stuff a new knot in it. But it may be worth it to you
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    Quote Originally Posted by Galaxy51 View Post
    I'm with you on the restoration.
    Its easy to toss something like that but if you did you might regret it many times over.
    Correct. That is precisely what I would like to avoid.

    Quote Originally Posted by 10Pups View Post
    Rubberset had them and I have a few DD's the same in different sizes. I think a few other name brands used that same pattern.

    You have nothing to lose so if you wanted to the first thing I would do is take all the red part off and then see if there is a way to glue a new piece on that you turn on a lathe. The thing is ,,,is it worth it to you to go through all that ? You can find them on e-bay allll the time in way better shape at different prices. I would think not and just spin a new one or get another.
    Thanks for the info. I originally thought it may be a Rubberset.

    Quote Originally Posted by Trimmy72 View Post
    Never messed with a plastic cap like this one, so I'm not exactly sure what the inside looks like where the two pieces join. I think you could get some red acrylic and have a piece turned. But like 10pups said you could get a whole new brush for what it would cost to have someone repair it, and stuff a new knot in it. But it may be worth it to you
    I'll have to weigh my options and see what we come up with. I think I'll look and see what's under the cap.
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    Toss it.JMO
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