If you bounce it off the counter does it make a cracking sound?

Not that I can tell but I am hard of hearing so I will have to ask the wife for assistance.

If you bounce it off the counter does it make a cracking sound?

The wife says no. But I don't think she knows what to listen for.

LOL!!!1

Sorry. I didn't hear the emphasis.

Lol

"emphasis" is a Greek word,we write it: "εμφασις"

The brush looks fine to me!

Looks fine to me.

Knot base 20mm and price $46
Hmmm not a bargain for my wallet.
Nevertheless enjoy your brush @mikewood.

To be honest I purchased it used along with a new soap for $20. It's been a good first brush and I have a High mountain knot as a second brush. Also very nice in its own way.

But my reason go the thread was to ask if the splaying of the knot was normal. I see that it is. I do enjoy them both but for different reasons. It's a real luxury having multiple brushes and being able to appreciate them all.