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Let me start by saying while I enjoy this pastry brush there are a few things that I do not like about it. Let’s start with the positives. On the plus side these gadgets are incredibly inexpensive, running about $5.00 a brush. They are also great for many purposes. They can be washed in the dishwasher, are resistant to flavors and smells, and are easy to store for small spaces (they don’t take up much room). The silicone “bristles” are resistant to bending (some pastry brushes look like toothbrushes that have been over used after a while) and wear and tear.
On the downside. I find the “bristles” are quite a bit larger than the normal bristles of a pastry brush. The size of the bristles makes it difficult to use for more delicate jobs. I know there are other designs and I may have to pick up a finer “bristled” brush for some of my pastry jobs. The ”bristles” are also not as sturdy as those of a classic pastry brush. The silicone nature of the “bristles” makes them very flexible and in a sense flimsy. The ”bristles” flex under an resistance from the food and have a tendency to flail out.
Overall, it’s a decent tool. It’s durable, easy to clean, and small enough to fit in any small space.