Reiner Dachshaar-Rasierpinsel

The bristles are surprisingly soft once you wet them, so no scratchy feeling on my face. My lather came together much quicker than I expected for my first go, and the handle gives a solid grip even with soapy hands.

The traditional handle feels really nice in hand—solid and balanced, not slippery at all. For a first brush, the pure badger bristles are a great middle ground between softness and scrub, and it builds a decent lather without breaking the bank.

The handle has that classic, old-school look that feels substantial in my hand, and the badger bristle holds water nicely for a solid lather. As someone completely new to wet shaving, it's forgiving on the skin and made the whole routine feel like a proper ritual instead of a chore.