My first ever brush, no idea who made it over 35 years ago. Some kind of badger (could be silvertip...maybe finest, can't say which).
Arko cream; this stuff is actually pretty good.
Showdown @ the OK Corral: Omega Stripey Pure Badger vs. Vulfix 2235 Super using Weleda Shave Cream as ammo. With a very good soak the $25 Omega held its own against the Vulfix. I don't get how people call Vulfix floppy. If they deserve criticism it should be for their hair quality IMHO. Super what?