Winsor & Newton Artists' Sable Brushes feature the highest quality Kolinsky sable hair, Birchwood handles, and seamless nickel ferrules, resulting in truly exceptional, professional watercolor instruments. Each brush provides excellent color carrying capacity, incredible spring and snap, and beautiful shape retention. The double-bodied handles feature sculpted, balanced grips both at the tail and below the ferrule, making them useful for both easel painting and ""close in"" work.