lightweight and fluffy [SEP] i really like this retractable brush i had one it a metal case that was heavier and i wanted something lighter for my purse it s heavy enough so i am trying to go lighter where i can as you can see from the photo the left is the one i had in my purse the bristles are a bit more dense and shorter i actually prefer these bristles lighter not as dense and very importantly so far the top stays put on the base in my bag