I have 4 badgers and 1 boar in my rotation. My most expensive was $140 and my cheapest (the boar) was $18. Every one has it's own personality when it comes to softness and lathering and I look forward to using every one when it's turn comes around. My boar is an Omega and did take some time to break in (20+ shaves) but now that it's broken in it is equally enjoyable as any of my brushes and by far the best value IMO. If I was forced to choose it would definitely be in my top 2.