Very Good Brush
I shave at the gym 5 days a week and purchased a less expensive brush (not that this is an expensive brush) to use there. I did that because I over the years I have left many things in the locker room never to see them again and didn't want to spend too much on a brush I may lose. I use this brush at home on the weekends or days when I am working from home. I am very happy with the performance of this brush. If you are new to this type of shaving there are two types of brushes, fan loft and bulb loft. This is a very pronounced bulb loft. Some people prefer the fan loft as there is more brush to face contact, but I prefer the bulb loft. It's a personal choice. A fan loft is better at lathering your face if you use the same circular motion to apply the lather to your face as you do lathering the brush in your cup. A bulb loft is better at lathering in the cup (IMO) and you use a painting vice circular motion to apply the lather to your face.  This brush performs very well and returns to its original shape (which is very well groomed) when dry. I dry it inverted on a Perfecto Deluxe Chrome Razor and Brush Stand. Great quality, a great price, performs great and looks good on the stand (my wife doesn't make me hide it in a drawer). If you are looking a for a good everyday brush, I highly recommend this one.<br /><br />Update: Now that I have been using this brush for a few weeks, I have changed the number of stars from 4 to 5. The more I use this brush, the more I like it. It whips the soap in my cup very well, loads grate, is very soft on my face and applies a rich layer of lather if you use the proper (painting on) technique.  Buy this brush. You won't be disappointed.
Rating: 5 stars