Italy where they supply the traditional barbiere barber is a great source for the finest shaving brushes the bristles have to be a balance between the right degree of resistance and softness with the ability to raise the beard and generate a fine rich lather also extremely important is a stand for the brush as the bristles should always dry down and not up to the handle this is more hygienic and helps prevent the bristles falling out always dry your brush by hanging on the stand provi