First off this is an absolutely beautiful brush. The black and silver make for a great contrast. It’s surprisingly heavy for the size but not uncomfortable.
The shave setup:
1948-50 Gillette aristocrat TTO
Gillette Silver Blue
ATT silvertip
MdC original
Thayer’s witch hazel
Speick AS
I soaked the brush as I showered. Shook out the excess water and loaded it for about 15 seconds or so. Then proceeded to face lather. And WOW!! This brush is amazingly soft and splay’s with the slightest hint of pressure. I’ve heard some brushes being described as having cloud like softness but this is the definition of a cloud. I’m definitely going to enjoy using this one in my regular rotation