Brush was fine - the weird smell and unidentified oily-resinous spray applied to it wasn't...
I received the item with a very, very weird smell and what seemed like an oil-resinous spray coating applied to it.  It smelled almost as if wood stain was applied and was not properly set and let to dry.  The worst part is that this unidentified spray was ALL OVER THE BRUSH, including the handle and the part that goes on your face...  Needless to say, I washed the brush a number of times, soaked it in a number of solutions to get it out.  Please check your packages before sending them out!
Rating: 3 stars