Mason Pearson brushes provide an unparalleled, high-end hair care experience. The boar bristle is gentle enough for fine hair, while still providing enough pressure to the scalp to stimulate circulation and increase healthiness. Its structure is close enough to human hair to provide unique qualities to brushing. The structure helps to spread natural scalp oils over the rest of the hair, increasing glossiness, because of how the two cling together. The patented rubber pad on each brush has been using the same design for over a hundred years. Air penetrates the cushion and allows it to mold to the scalp, making the brushing experience much easier and requiring less force to maintain a healthy scalp. Traditional manufacturing processes keep up the Mason Pearson standard. Each rubber cushion is made by hand, and the trademark handles are polished by workers, not machines. The human touch allows the brushes to keep the magic they introduced in the early 1800s. Rest assured that no boars are harmed during the bristle collection process.