The bristles come from the neck area of the badger hair. The finest bristles ensure a stable and voluminous lather when using shaving soap. With this brush, you work the lather of shaving soap intensively into your beard using circular motions, and the lather wraps around the beard hairs. Genuine silver-tipped badger hair, hand-knotted (not imitation), size 1 (knot diameter = 21.5 mm). Beechwood handle. MADE IN GERMANY. All Hans Baier wooden handles are permanently protected against water by the latest protective varnish. There is no need to re-treat the wood with oil or other treatments. Care instructions: After use, thoroughly wash the brush under warm running water to remove any remaining soap from the bristles. Remove any excess moisture. Store the shaving brush hanging or at least lying down so that residual moisture cannot damage the bristles and handle. We recommend storing it in one of the Hans Baier razor stands.