I have one or two, 22, 24, 26, 28 silvertip and a couple of different lofts of a couple, all Stephens woodworking. I use the smaller brush for traveling, 24 is my usual daily use brush but I do use the 28 now and then just because it is so darn cool. You can cover half your face in one pass. I like them all. If I have skipped a day of shaving I use a low loft brush which is scrubbier but still nice and soft. It works the lather into the stiff beard. If I am making a triple pass shave I get out the big shaving bowl and 28mm. It will whip up a mound of lather with plenty left over after the third pass. I guess I should also mention that I am Stephens woodworking in the interest of full disclosure but dont take this as pimping product. I also use Mamma bear and Gentlemen’s quarter soaps, love them. A nice soft scrubby brush, mounds of warm lather and a good scary sharp razor and you are in business. Even better if your razor and brush match.