One of the BEST on the market! [SEP] This is a wonderful bath brush.  Very durable, I've posted photos of exactly how &#34;thick&#34; this is compared to my last brush.  The bristles are soft yet durable, the handle is well made, THICK will last!  As you can see from my photos, my prior brush (6 months old) was really quite thin, ready to &#34;crack at any moment&#34;.  The massage side is on a soft/sponge-y base so your massage is very comfortable and not overly course.  The wood is coated well so over time it will not cause splinters (ouch).  My husband is 6'4 and loves this.  The ONLY improvement and I do mean ONLY... the handle could be longer and curved.  This is why I didn't give this the full 5 stars making it perfect.  A curved handle along with a longer one, would make it easier to reach your back (especially for the arthritic).  Please note the last photo of my OLD brush cracked...this bath brush WILL NOT because it doesn't have that weird plastic base.  It is made of bamboo throughout, except for the nice cushy base on the massage side.  So, all in all, I would recommend this durable brush