Good value
I bought this and an escali.  This is a much better brush and worth the few extra dollars. This is very soft on the face and lathers up every soap I've tried including some of the hard British and German soaps.  I walke by art of shaving the other day and picked up a silver tip that looked and felt the same.  Price was $180.  I think this is a good deal.  Someday I may splurge on a Simpson, but this is good for now.
Rating: 5 stars