Due to manufacturing issues mason pearson are having there are severe stock issues across most lines in the uk if the item is showing as out of stock it could take up to 6 months to come back inwinner best everyday brush instyle best beauty buys 2012 this boar bristle and nylon mix brush is best for normal to thick hair with 7 rings of pure bristle and nylon tufts to stimulate blood flow to the hair roots the density of the bristles allows conditioning sebum to be more evenly distributed