At the risk of sounding melodramatic, this brush was a game changer for me. I’ve had my fair share of badger, boar, horse and synthetic knots before but this sovereign fibre is fantastic for me. It holds more water than one would think and whips up a creamy lather in no time. I use it mostly to bowl lather my MDC soaps. This is where it excels. Incredibly soft, it is, indeed, a painter. Although very comfortable, I can see this frustrating face latherers due to it’s firm backbone which resists splaying. For me, I love it and may get the T3 in the future as well.