About six weeks ago I received my Kimson brush, buffalo horn handle, silvertip, 25mm knot. Time enough to test it. The brush is not just beautiful, but the hair is very densely packed, holds a lot of water and hence is an excellent lather creator. It is very soft to the skin and does not shed at all. IMO, this is a fantastic brush at a very reasonable price ($70 + shipping). Source: www.handicraft-vn.com