If you would like to try the Wet Shave method, this is a good starter brush to help distribute and work up the lather for a close shave.  Boar bristles with a dense plastic black handle. 

Check out the listing for the shaving soap.

Simply rinse the lather brush with very warm water and swirl it around the soap until you get a nice lather, apply to your face, shave, and rinse. Follow up your favorite aftershave.