mine arrived today, nice big and comfortable handle... looks stunning, feels great in the hand It lathered and worked well... I can't say that the knot quality in regards to individual bristles is better than the Omega Lucretia Borgia. Well, at least I can't say that yet - but the size makes all the difference and makes it a better brush.
Oh and here is another great combo lather shave with the H.I.S. This is the dirty little secret brush that you use and then discuss other brushes on the forums.