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Some of the gents here, that have been at this game for a while, may remember the New Forest line of brushes produced by Peter Hyde, from guess where, the New Forest in the U.K.
These were great little brushes, at the onset all 22 mm, offered at very advantageous prices. The knots, obviously from China, but these brushes were a tremendous value, and I give Mr. Hyde much credit for entering a venture such as this with little experience in the field.
The first brush in the series, pictured at right was called "Superior Badger..." a Two band knot the equal of most anything at that time. Next, pictured left, was called "Finest Silvertip.." and it was.
Pictured center was "High Mountain White," self explanatory.
They all worked superbly, didn't shed, and lasted, as they're still in my collection, and still used.
As time went on, there were others, and a local artisan started to turn the handles in different shapes. Larger knots became available at this time also. I had them, but gave at least one to my son, who doesn't use much care in taking care of equipment.
So, here are the three. Utilitarian, agreed...but extremely useful...
I wish they were still around...
These were great little brushes, at the onset all 22 mm, offered at very advantageous prices. The knots, obviously from China, but these brushes were a tremendous value, and I give Mr. Hyde much credit for entering a venture such as this with little experience in the field.
The first brush in the series, pictured at right was called "Superior Badger..." a Two band knot the equal of most anything at that time. Next, pictured left, was called "Finest Silvertip.." and it was.
Pictured center was "High Mountain White," self explanatory.
They all worked superbly, didn't shed, and lasted, as they're still in my collection, and still used.
As time went on, there were others, and a local artisan started to turn the handles in different shapes. Larger knots became available at this time also. I had them, but gave at least one to my son, who doesn't use much care in taking care of equipment.
So, here are the three. Utilitarian, agreed...but extremely useful...
I wish they were still around...