I've converted to a synthetic shaving brush and I'm very pleased with it!
I'd used a Kent Badger shaving brush for many years and it was time to replace it.
Initially I was disappointed when I discovered that Kent no longer made them as I din't really want to buy a synthetic one.
But now I have used it I'm really pleased with it, I prefer the feel of the bristles on my face, it lathers very nicely and cleans/dries much better than my old brush so I'm extremely pleased with my purchase.