About this item MIMIK KOLINSKY: Handmade in Germany, the synthetic sable watercolor brushes professional collection embodies fine craftsmanship; This state of the art synthetic fiber is a perfect imitation of natural bristle Kolinsky hair and performs just like the very finest Kolinsky while still being animal friendly MATERIALS: State of the art synthetic hair most closely looks, feel, and performs like Kolinsky hair; The wood handle has a beautiful mahogany finish that is protected by three coats of lacquer, and nickel-plated brass ferrules hold the Mimik bristles in place Superior Color Holding: These kolinsky sable watercolor brushes excel at color holding, allowing you to create vibrant and precise strokes; The long bristle design of the sable watercolor paint brushes maximizes paint load for efficient painting PAINTS: Mimik Kolinsky brush is best paired with watercolor paint; They also perform well with acrylic paint and oils; Each Mimik kolinsky brush holds color and performs like the very finest Kolinsky ABOUT JERRY’S ARTARAMA: Family-owned and operated since 1968, Jerry’s specializes exclusively in fine art supplies and framing designed by artists for artists