The 1305 was my first "good" brush and after several months use and hanging around here I soon became curious about Badgers. After a few restores with TGN knots I was hooked! I sold the 1305 but soon felt an empty spot that needed plugging. One of the things I disliked about the 1305 was the way it splayed like a mop on the deck of a frigate! I found a 620 on the forum and voila, that is what I wanted out of a boar. Still soft but with a shorter loft and more backbone. Love the lucite handle and classic label. This little guy stays.