I bought a syntex brush 90065 model from Connaught this week, and have been using it. It lathers fine, but it may not keep the lather warm enough for the second pass. So I re mix the lather from the brush back into the bowl to rewarm it. It may be that synthetic bristles don't hold warmth as well as natural hair. The handle is identical to a Men U, and the bristles are plain white, unless it is albino badger effect. It is my preferred choice because I'm not too keen on badger.