I had The Gambler brush - the unanodized version of The Preacher - and really enjoy it. I used The Preacher for the first time today and it performed very well. It still needs to be broken in some more but it did a good job. I like how the handle fits in my hand with the depressions and ridges on the handle. The other thing I enjoy about the brush is that the knot does not hog the lather like some badger brushes.