Brand New Proraso Made in Italy Men's Shaving BrushMade exclusively for Proraso by Omega, this Professional Shaving Brush is made with premium quality natural boar bristles. Their length and stiffness have been specially designed to encourage the best soapy lather and to delicately, yet energetically massage the beard. Originating in Italy, Proraso has been innovating professional highest-quality products in the shaving world for generations, and has evolved to become a staple of Italian culture. From the first product -- Pre-Shave Cream -- in 1948, to now, the Martelli family principles hold true: to create professional, quality shaving products. Proraso by Omega, Professional Shaving Brush is made with premium quality natural boar bristles, whose length and stiffness have been specially designed to create the best soapy lather. The Extended natural bristles create a perfect lather and delicately, yet energetically, massage the beard. Dampen brush with warm water, dip into shave soap and work up lather, either in a bowl or directly on the face. After use, rinse, squeeze out excess water and store with the bristles facing downward