I picked this brush up at Sally Beauty Supply. It's definitely a larger sized angle brush. I can't use it for contouring, because it is too large for my face for that purpose. The bristles are soft, and have held their shape through many washings. Some of the dye came out in the first wash, but after that it was fine. It shed a few hairs the first few times I used it, but since then it hasn't lost any. This applies product and blends it well. It didn't have any odd smells to it or anything. I would definitely repurchase this brush