A shaving brush featuring a black molded handle and a metal ferrule (now rusted) securing a dense bundle of light-colored natural bristles. The handle is slightly flared at the base for grip. The ferrule shows surface corrosion consistent with age and exposure to moisture.
This utilitarian design suggests military or field use, where shaving remained an essential part of personal hygiene and discipline. Brushes like this were standard issue or personal purchases for soldiers during the Second World War, used in combination with shaving soap and a safety razor.