So true. High density does not mean high quality. Dense also does not mean plush. It's nice to have different face feel brushes. In the end it's about lathering, delivering soap to the face, and how the brush feels on YOUR face. Stirling can deliver a wonderful brush on all of those ends.Sometimes a brush without high density is perfect like the Semogue SOC Mistura. Also, sometimes high density detracts from the brush. However, generally high density is good.