I noticed a huge difference between the cheap combs and the Kent large tooth comb I bought. I would never put a cheap comb through my beard again! I have a few different sized Kent combs now; as well as a large Boar's hair bristle brush. Now that my beard is nearing the 6" mark I only use the brush for my stash and to thoroughly brush out the beard (getting down to the skin) once a month. The brush does not go through the beard too well anymore with it getting longer and seems to pull out more hair.