Excellent brush, wood handle slightly less ornate that my 36+ old version but just as lovely.

to replace the same brush I have owned for 30+ years

This brush is absolutely brilliant! I've had a similar brush from a random brand for the last several years but the bristles were coming out and it was not as effective has when I had originally purchased The wood wasn't that great either. I had been looking at this brush for a long time and decided to make the investment into a quality brush, and it did not disappoint! Picking it up for the first time, the weight of the brush is quite noticeable, and you can tell the quality is there. The Ebony wood is absolutely beautiful and the white bristles contrast quite nicely for a very handsome looking brush. The bristles are very nice and easily moves through my thicker hair. Would definitely buy again and will recommend!