I really really like this brush. I'm a much bigger fan of this than I was of my Rooney 3/1...and that is saying quite a bit if you ask me. Between this and the 08 B&B LE it's a toss up as far as quality goes, but the B&B has a better handle. Hair wise I think they are about the same. I'm not convinced this was worth $132.68, but as a strictly soap brush I don't think it can be easily beat.