my new brush got its first use tonight. oh man. OH MAN. damn close to exactly what i had in mind. maybe a tad bit over sized, but totally acceptable. I actually stopped mid shave, reached in my cabinet and threw away the cheap brush . . . never again will i settle for "just getting by"
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
-Neil Young