it feels damn good. It also does a good enough job shaping ...
My beard is wiry. I had been using my one of my girlfriend's stiff hairbrushes to straighten it out, until she caught me. So, I had to get my own. The bristles on this brush are *very* soft compared to the one I'd been using. In fact, it pampers your face. The first time I used it, it made me giggle. This won't grab your beard and straighten it out. But, it feels damn good. It also does a good enough job shaping the beard if you use some product. I use both a beard balm and a little bit of oil to groom my beard. This brush comes in a tin. I put a tiny bit of oil in the tin so it gets on the bristles, and use that to brush my beard after using the balm. I use the balm mostly for the skin under the beard, and because it does a better job in helping the beard hold its shape. With that combination, this brush works to keep my beard in order. I really don't think it would work very well if you didn't use an oil or a balm with it. If you're looking for something stiff that will pull your beard straight, this isn't it. But if you've never tried soft bristles and want to give it a shot, this is a great brush and I'm very satisfied. I can't say I ever really looked forward to brushing my beard until I got this thing, that's how good it feels. Is it worth the money? To me, yes, I'm happy I bought it. But I didn't try anything cheaper, so I can't really compare. I can't think of anything I'd change about it, other than I would like a handle on the top of the brush so it'd be easier to remove from the tin, and easier to hold on to while brushing.
Rating: 5 stars