The Escoda Teijin Synthetic Brush features thick, stiff, maroon colored fibers that are perfect for working with heavier bodied paints. It keeps an excellent edge and offers fantastic spring. Each brush includes a long, black-lacquered wooden handle and a triple crimped, nickel-plated brass ferrule. Finally, Escoda ôcuresö each brush with a secret, exclusive process - building memory into the brush and enhancing the natural characteristics of the fine hairs.