Made of a hundred percent soft horsehair that won't scratch your leather shoes, it is well built to finish a perfect cleaning. It also has a smooth handmade beech handle which makes the brush easier to hold and move, keep your hand in a natural position to prevent fatigue. It can quickly clean the dust and other dirt, or you can apply wax, oil, polish on brush before use to raise the fibers of the leather to create a great surface for shining.