I have several Smith brushes and I love the appearance and weight. While I love how this brush applies, I don't like the maintenance on the bristles. Since it is all goat hair using regular brush cleaners or alcohol breaks down and damages the bristles rapidly. Otherwise I love this brush.

Really rate smith cosmetics brushes, fantastic quality long substantial handles and beautifully soft bristles makes eyeshadow application so much easier. The 247 (2nd in pic) is a flat round crease brush and a pleasure to use

I love this brush for working dark colors into my outer-V. It packs on the color but also blends nicely.