The Black Velvet Brush Series features a unique blend of natural squirrel tail hair and Risslon black synthetic filaments that retain large amounts of water with perfect release control. The soft blend of bristles allows for multiple-layer glazing without disturbing previous colors, yet firm enough to lift color with a gentle scrub. Ideal for watercolors, gouache, fluid acrylics, inks, and dyes. The short handle offers a sleek design with a signature silver band on a black lacquered handle with a black ferrule.