The Muehle-Pinsel brushes found here: http://www.opulenceofsouthernpines.c...g%20Essentials are not really well-known around the shaving boards, but they are nice and scrubby and really lather well. They are also very good looking and have a good weight to them, so they don't tip over easily when you set them down. The have a great reputation among those familiar with them and great German craftsmanship.