Petting a brush

 If you've ever shopped for a brush you know that some of them are made with natural bristles.  Let me introduce you to their source. 

 The texture as  you run your hand down is pretty rough; it feels a lot like a hairbrush.  The bristles are probably 3-4" long, and are spaced pretty widely.  More guard hairs than warm fur coat. 

The pig in this pictures was completely unfazed by this.  I'm Eating!  she says.  Don't bug me.