Aquafine sable brushes feature a premium quality European sable hair, ideal for achieving the highest standards in watercolour or gouache. For colour holding capacity and 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 and high-quality, the black shadow ferrule and 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 and versatile painting brush for everything from flora and still lifes to portraits and landscapes. Natural sable hair. Birch handle with plated brass ferrule. Superb shape retention, essential to achieve the highest standards in watercolour or gouache.