There is still nothing better than a China Bristle Brush. The bristles on these brushes do not fall out. Instead, the bristles actually wear down over time. These brushes are soft enough to use on any surface, including cars, yet the natural hair provides good scrubbing action. Treat your self and try one. The #200 series have a flat mahogany block with bumpers on the ends and an aluminum reinforcing plate over an angled tapered handle hole. The #600 series features either 2 1/2" white bristles or 3 1/2" dark bristles and a flat mahogany block with no handle holes.