Aquafine sable brushes feature a premium quality European sable hair, ideal for achieving the highest standards in watercolour or gouache. For colour holding capacity & spring there is no better natural hair or synthetic fibre than sable hair, which is why it remains such a popular choice for watercolourists. Stylish & high-quality, the black shadow ferrule & black handle complement the natural filaments to create a brush that looks as good as it paints. With its Round head shape, this is a classic & versatile painting brush for everything from flora & still lifes to portraits & landscapes. Natural sable hair. Birch handle with plated brass ferrule. superb shape retention, essential to achieve the highest standards in watercolour or gouache.