Loxleys Merlin Hake Brushes are soft goat-hair brushes with wooden handles. Theyre flat & wide, so theyre ideal for covering large areas, particularly with colour washes, sizing or glue. Theyre suitable for acrylic, oil, tempera & poster colour & soft enough to use on even the most delicate papers. They hold water exceptionally well, so are perfect for applying thin media. What is a hake brush? A hake brush is a soft, flat brush, used for large washes in watercolour painting. These type of brushes hold a lot of water, which makes it perfect for wetting your painting surface & picking up excess paint. This set contains three Loxley Merlin Hake Brushes