I coiuld not enjoy a brush more than this particular brand, model and hair grade. It is a perfect size for bowl or face lathering. It loads quickly and builds a perfect lather almost as quick. The handle fits my hand as comfortably as any brush I have ever used. The knot has enough firmness but the luxurious softness of the tips make the brush a dream to use. My Kent BK8 is softer, but has no real firmness, so the lather is mostly painted on. My Chubby1 Best is much denser and has tremendous backbone. It is very, very comfortable but does not have the silky soft luxuriousness of the Savile Row. Great size for travel also. I bought it used on Ebay and it came with a travel tube. It would be hard not to choose this brush to take on a trip. One final note... If I want a good facial massage or exfoliation I would use either my Chubby Best or the Semogue 610 Boar, but the Savile Row has quickly become an almost daily choice for the sheer comfort and efficiency it provides. The price of $45 is what I paid for it on Ebay used (great condition) and it also included a travel tube. The price of this brush new on QEDUSA.Com is about double what I paid but is EXTREMELY CHEAP for the quality you get.