You may think a brush is a brush when it comes to getting chalk off handguards and equipment. Well, you would be wrong. The very famous Lapis brush. Cleans handguards like no other brush available. Pretty much the de-facto brush for any gymnast. Wooden Stiff bristled brush for cleaning holds, made from hair. Densely packed bristles for better cleaning action. The handle of the brush is made out of wood. Brush itself is 100% organic. The bristles of the brush are the same as on the plastic. The wooden handle is less flexible but more durable than the plastic one. The Wooden Lapis Brushes are made with horse hair, this means that it is softer than the nylon brushes and less aggressive than wire brushes and can be used on equipment to remove excess chalk and handguards/grips. The density of the bristles means that, although it is soft, chalk is removed with ease. Hands down the best brush on the market. It just removes so much more chalk than anything else we've ever used. Once you go Lapis, you'll never go back. A simple yet effective way to keep your grip fresh and effective for that competitive edge!