Arches Petit Gris Pur Squirrel Watercolor Brushes- RoundsStringent manufacturing standards have been adhered to in producing these quality brushes. Best quality extra-fine pure grey squirrel is chosen for its exceptional fineness and elasticity. Squirrel hair holds a lot of paint and releases beautifully onto the paper. The handle is an extension of the hand - it is ergonomically designed and made of solid matte varnished blond oak stained to a deep finish a timeless wood with a soft and sensual feel. The ferrule is also ergonomically designed and is made with matte nickel; the crimping is discreet and designed to blend perfectly with the handle. A protective cap keeps the brush head well shaped and away from harm. The bottom tip of the handle is angled with a sgraffito tip for techniques involving scratching and scraping into the paper. (Please note that the photo shows all of the sizes that are available. This is to illustrate the difference between the sizes; the prices listed are for one brush only and not the complete set.)