Large Extra Pure Bristle Hair Brush has 8 rings of extra stiff bristle tufts for fine to normal hair Mason Pearson hair brushes stimulate the scalp while spreading conditioning hair sebum oil giving your hair strength and suppleness This pure boar bristle hair brush measures 9 inches long and 3 inches wide at the widest point with a head length of just over 5 inches Regular brushing gives your hair the best chance to look and feel its best So it makes sense to choose a top quality hairbrush in order to enjoy the best results There are a number of ways in which Mason Pearson hairbrushes are set apart from all others Mason Pearson hairbrushes are not mass produced Most of the work is carried out by hand using techniques pioneered and patented by the founder Mason Pearson over one hundred and thirty years ago and improved over succeeding generations The unique rubbercushion pad made by hand using Mason Pearsons original techniques allows for effective and efficient brushing It is kind to use and gently massages the scalp The plastic handles are handfinished to remove any sharp edges to feel comfortable in the hand