Beautiful to look at but not great to use [SEP] I love looking at this brush.  It has an excellent smooth waxed finish, no varnish, beautiful. HOWEVER, I don't like using it.  Brushes, you gotta feel them out.  This one is too ...  harsh...  The wood tines are maybe too thin, maybe too sharp, and the rubber that holds the bristles is simply too hard, and not pillowed enough to allow a comfortable coming...  For Me!