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Thread: English brush I think horse hair?

  1. 03-18-2015, 10:24 PM #1
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    Default English brush I think horse hair?

    My latest addition to my new brush collection.

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    Asked one of my customers if they had any old SR or old brushes this is what he had. Belonged to his father from England and brought across in 1906. Couldn't find the SR but will call me if he finds it. The man I got it from is 86 and only uses Electric now too bad.
    I feel privileged to look after his fathers brush and I'm loving this new endeavor.
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    Just curious and forgive my ignorance but are you going to shave with that? Either way great collector's piece
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    Yes, definitely a horsey! Chuck it upside down in a coffee cup of water with a tablespoon of Oxyclean and let it fizzle.
    Use it! I have a horsehair brush and really like it!
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    Nice vintage handle, reknot it.
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    Dangerous within 1 Mile
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    Don't plan on shaving with it just add to a collection I'm starting like to keep it original but will do as suggested by sharpton and may use to see what its like once or twice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by armourpc View Post
    Don't plan on shaving with it just add to a collection I'm starting like to keep it original but will do as suggested by sharpton and may use to see what its like once or twice.
    You will be surprised at the crud that comes up. Even a new knot will yield a pile! Spend some time rinsing.
    Also, on old knots, an o-ring slid up over the handle and onto the hairs at the transition, will keep the hairs from breaking off as much. FME.
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