Marvy Neck Duster #445 Flat

 (2 customer reviews)

I know that I'm wasting my time writing this review because the product is not worth the expense. Maybe I'll prevent someone else from wasting their money and time on it.
Let me start by saying that I've been using another Marvy product (the No. 53 Stand-Up Horsehair Neck Duster) which has been completely satisfying. I've had it for years and have used it frequently. It is getting long in the tooth so I decided to get another one. I went to the store where I purchased it and they were no longer carrying them. I looked online and found this product. It looked like a good replacement. Sooooo.....
I bought this item from another reseller and got it about a week ago. My first impression was "this thing is pretty shabby (inferior in quality)." This is an understatement. The wooden handle is weak and in the week that I've been using it, the handle has already fallen off. Don't bother with this product and get the other one (No. 53
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What a piece of junk. The bristles are very thin, and unevenly cut. A few of them even fell out during shipping. The handle is crooked and it falls out as soon as you pick it up. It is because the small handle is not fixed (glued or nailed) into the shank, most likely to save even more on production costs. Nevertheless, it is proudly written with huge letters on the shank (Amazon is careful to show us only the other side): MADE IN CHINA. Well guys, I wouldn't be too proud if this is the best you can do when it comes to a simple brush. What a waste of resources to make this, and waste of money to buy it. Amazon, please stop selling junk. I am sending mine back today!