again, this is a personal preference, but the 6” brush feels like a toy compared to the 8” brush. figure out how long it takes to do your morning routines, then count backwards from the time you need to be walking out the door and when you need to be finishing each activity (finish breakfast at 8:30, get dressed by 8:10, and so on). i would have to write 11687.50 days and still counting ...! this magnificent real horn vessel is a feast for the eyes. 