Previously I had a back brush as it can be purchased in almost any drugstore, bristles hard and the head is attached to the stem. Eventually breaks lead to the brush head and thus the head keeps falling off from the stalk. That can not happen here because head and handle are one. The bristles which brush hairs are more likely the right word feel pleasantly soft, it rich a few drops of shower gel to create a nice foam. With a total length of 50cm, 36cm handle has to get good everywhere ran back. I also use a shower sponge but it is since I have this brush often happened that I no longer use the because the brush is so pleasant. Should my shower sponge be depleted stock, I will look for a hand brush.