Thread: Bristle change for cheap shaving brush

Hello Everyone,

I’m looking for someone to change the bristles to the next softer/less screechy badger bristle. Can this be done and is it worth it or would I be better off having a custom brush made?

I finally found a shaving brush that meets my needs and desires that fits my GP G20 scuttle without the handle getting all soapy. LOL! It came with so-called ‘Pure Badger Bristle’. It is a bit stiff and screechy for me. I have another style ‘Colonel Conk Shaving Brush with so called ‘Deluxe Pure Badger’ that I like allot. I can send it as a gage to what I’m looking for.


Here’s the brush: Col Ichabod Conk Long Wood Handle Shaving Brush.


Details:
✓ 5 1/2" 100% Pure Badger Bristle Shave Brush
✓ Bristle Length: 2" Bristle Spread: 2"
✓ Brush Knot at base is 7/8" (22 mm)
✓ 3 1/2" Finished Natural Wood Handle
✓ Made in Taiwan

If you were doing it yourself it would make more sense. With a basic piece like that to pay someone to swap pucks doesn't make much sense to me from a financial standpoint. You might contact one of our brushmakers and you might get a great deal for a great price on a custom piece.

Is no gage to picking knots,Scritch and backbone is a personal thing.
I make a brush now and than for members,they want X amt of scritch,I do not know how to please them,are no charts to determine the scritch factor

Thank you for your speedy replies. Being a newbie here I am grateful for the feedback.

I have thought of trying myself. I got a second one on the way and have thought about trying to dissect it and see if I could just swap the puck as you say. I look forward to more replies and I will start scouring the resources here for more.

The HMW knots from TGN are super soft. I've been using one for a year now and love it. Much softer than the silvertip grade As, and super silvertips. But it's pricey, and sizes are limited to 20mm, 22mm, and 24mm.

Edit, just read your specs. A 20mm would work.

Thanks for the encouragement. After researching I see that it will not be that difficult to remove & replace the knot. The HMW knots from TGN have captured my attention. I see where I could use a little silicone for temporary set to make sure all is right before a permanent set.

My second brush came today. Now to start prepping this puppy.

One thing I could not find information on is; are the knots sizes (like from TGN) accurate? 22 is usually 22mm or do they drift up & down a few 10ths? I'm going to measure brush hole after prep and go from there or do I need a make any allowances?

If this works out good I've had the thought of re-knotting another one. A nice softy for shaving everyday and a courser one for that four day old heavy beard.

Thanks again everyone.

I just replaced a knot that was in real bad shape in a vintage klenzo handle. The knot size measured 20mm. The badger grade I wanted didn't offer a 20mm knot. I went with pixels advice an used an 18mm set around 50mm loft. Worked great. Nice little brush for not a ton of cash. As far as the knot sizes go TGN does state that they vary 1/2 mm up or down if my memory serves correct. Good Luck

Is no need to worry about the bore size,2mm less will not be a problem,is the hair above the plug that centers the knot,not the the epoxy plug.

You might try that brush for a while and beat upon it unmercifully! It could break in and get softer. They often do! JMO

I'm keeping one original and will continue to beat it up in hopes it might soften a bit. It was inexpensive so I didn't have big expectation with the bristles. It is the handle I'm after.

Again thanks for the replies.