Several years ago, I got a couple of SynBad brushes, both in the faux white marble. Fantastic brushes. Since then, every brush is measured against the SynBad. Lately, for the last 8 months or so, I have wanted a 28mm version. I tried 2, and both had more backbone and less splay than I liked. On the site, I read about fan-type knots, and decided to get one. I am so glad I did, as this is the knot I have been looking for! Fantastic, soft as a cloud while it paints and swirls lather on my face!