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Hairbrush silhouette on one face, vampire pegs on the reverse — sting on one side, thud on the other, all in a single tool. Built in engineering thermoplastics for sustained-use comfort and clean energy transfer to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/materials-guide#best\"\u003eBest tier\u003c\/a\u003e. Pick your color below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade to order. 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You get the geometry, the dual-sided design, the material that doesn't crack under load. What we skip is the vapor-smoothing step that gives Better its glass-like finish — and the hand-labor cost that comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame hairbrush face. Same vampire-peg reverse. Same Hera. Entry-tier price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/materials-guide#good\"\u003eGood tier\u003c\/a\u003e. Made to order. 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But it is an heirloom that will outlive you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/materials-guide#heritage\"\u003eHeritage tier\u003c\/a\u003e — CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hardcoat anodizing. 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