I have to say, since I'm quite the hairy knuckle dragging beast, I'm always looking out for things that are better; when it comes to shaving. It usually turns out that the older ways of doing things are much better than a more modern way. Hence my wanting to get into wet DE shaving. I will say that this way of shaving is the best I've ever had, though it took me just a little time to "unlearn" the old habits.Anyway, about this brush. I sent it back today and good riddance to it. It STUNK. I had to put it back in the box it smelled so badly- it stunk up my appartment. It smelled like a wet dog and a dead camels south end.Spend a few extra dollars and get a better one.