This was an upgrade from my trusty plissoft that unfortunately fell victim to my dog while I was out of the house. Compared to the plissoft, this knot has more backbone and a scrubby feel to it, it is very soft at the tips and has an appealing natural look. Despite being a 22mm base, the spread of the brush competes with my 24mm plissoft, Holds a good amount of water, whips a great lather, feels good on the face, and dispenses the lather well. Excellent pricing when compared to other premium knots. First time buyer and I hope to purchase more brushes here in the future.