This is a great lathering brush that has some bristles that will really work the shaving cream into your beard exfoliating the skin. That is what you want in a brush. It's stiff enough to feel it doing it's thing but it's not scratchy like some cheaper brushes from other off brand companies. Some thing you do not want to go cheap on and a shaving equipment is one of them. These items you buy are investments as these instruments will last a lifetime with proper care and love.