It looks like a drugstore brush from the 60's 70's. Might even be a promotional item from the Williams Co. Give it a try. It might surprise you. If it disappoints you, the handle can be reknotted. I was going to re-knot an old EverReady 150 and deicded to give it a farewell lather. Bingo, reprieve from the Governor! Ol' 150 no longer has to go to the guillotine. It's back in use on an occasional basis.