The exceptional elasticity of the silver-tipped badger hair bristles specially selected for this handmade brush are the reason it produces such a foamy lather. The olive wood handle featured in this model is not only exceedingly handsome, but its natural water resisting properties and a lacquered finish make it a material ideally suited to a wet shave environment. The advatage of a badger hair brush is that they are particularly soft, a quality that allows for the production of an excellent lather. While brushes of different qualities are available, the best are handcrafted using the exceptionally supple silver-tipped hairs from the back of the badger. One of these durable brushes will typically provide a shaver with many years of service.