Old faithful brush I love you

I’ve had this old faithful paint brush for around twenty years. I’ve never completed a painting without using it, but I’m worried he’s getting old and if he dies maybe I won’t be able to paint anymore?!

I know this may sound irrational and dramatic however this brush is so dependable and can lend itself to so many techniques. I have searched everywhere for similar and no matter how many I buy they don’t live up to the original brush.

I wonder if anyone else has a deep connection with an inanimate object like this.. or am I being weird again?! 😅

The best brush in the world, my hero 💕