This Fuchs Hairbrush is approximately 9" long, oval, veined wood. A well made hairbrush can last a lifetime. Hairbrushes with natural boar bristles have been preferred for centuries. Each of the Fuchs Hairbrushes have been carefully hand-crafted to provide years of enjoyable use. The boar bristles that are used in the Fuchs brushes are humanely shorn from farm-raised animals, like wool is sheared from sheep. Fuchs Hairbrushes are made from non-endangered woods, beautifully durable and smooth to the touch. Fuchs Hairbrushes are designed to fit well into any hand. Boar bristles distribute the natural oils from their origin in the scalp to the hair ends. Besides adding luster, brushing with a fine Fuchs Hairbrush protects your hair from the elements with cause drying and splitting. Fuchs Hairbrushes are made in West Germany and distributed in the US.