From the Legends Series this brush is made with a kiln-dried, double-lacquered, curved-back hardwood brush block with natural Tampico fibers. The brush head is about 6 3/8 long and the shape lends itself to easy handling. Since it is a little shorter than the standard brush head, it fits into pockets and small hands easier, too. The medium soft, first quality textured Tampico bristles are derived from a certain cactus. They are about 2 long and can hold water, making it great for general purpose grooming to remove dust & dirt and absorb sweat, as well.