Soft Bristles Flexible Backbone Handmade We do not offer animal hair-based brushes, all our brushes are synthetic fiber-based. We’re all animal lovers here. Nor do we get trees cut for our handles, all our brush handles are made of synthetic resin. This is a handmade soft-bristled brush with a flexible backbone. It was designed to feel like feathers floating across your skin. Given the flexible backbone, assuming you are using a shaving cream or a gel as opposed to a shaving soap, we would recommend rubbing your cream or gel a little more into your skin before using the brush i.e. provide it a head-start. The shape of the loft is a hybrid between a bulb and a fan. It comes in a tastefully designed box, just in case you wish to gift it to someone.