A shaving brush with a handcrafted handle in beech wood with green lacquering to make it resistant to water. Bristles with a badger-like band.Brush: 75% topsKnot: 22 mmLoft height: 50 mmHandle height: 57 mmTotal height: 107 mmUse:Soak the shaving brush in warm water for a couple of minutes and rotate/whisk the brush on the soap until a rich and creamy lather is created. Remember to let it dry upside down.Bristle brushes are very stiff when they are new. It will be slightly softer after you have used it a few times. Antiga Barbearia de Bairro Principe Real Bristle Shaving Brush 1