This item was received and stored at home. It was taken out of the bag for inspection and photography before listing. I have been using a Kumano brush lip brush for many years, and I can't use anything other than a Kumano brush anymore. It has firmness, and it's extremely easy to apply. It was in the box in the image along with the cheek brush I am selling on another listing, but I will send only the brush wrapped in bubble wrap without the box. Please check the size in the image. I am also selling a cheek brush on another page, so if you would like to purchase them together, please use the combined purchase function.