My first brush that is still going strong after1.5 years of use. It is my "go to" brush. It has lost less than 10 hairs in total, and has stopped shedding after 6-8 months of purchase date. The tips split and softened up after 4-6 months usage - has felt great for the past year easily. At the beginning, the tips were a bit scratchy but still good nonetheless. It has had a pretty bloom for over a year now. In terms of lathering, this sucker is hungry: it needs alot of soap to fill up, but once its had its fill, will provide loads of it in return. I think most of the Omega boar brushes have the same characteristics, so even the Omega 10005 will perform likewise. Anyway, great brush, try it out! I'll try to post a pic of mine in the future.