I have the Super Badger brush (black handle). I bought the chrome (nickle?) stand. they sell it separately. I think it's a great brush but since I've not tried any others I can't compare. It's just a tiny bit too large for me since I'm lathering around a beard and goatee. Also about the max size for an extra large coffee mug to lather in. I think it lost a couple of hairs the first use or two and none since then. Haha, my problem is too much lather. I keep using less and less soap and cream but there's always more lather left than what I've used after lathering 3 times during a shave.

Over here C&E has a big sale twice a year? 25% off all that stuff. I suppose it's over there too since it's also on their internet store. Might want to buy to sample now and wait a few months for the big buy.