NATURAL PETIT GRIS SQUIRREL HAIR ARTIST PAINT BRUSH - Aquario Gold artist paint brushes feature a unique blend of natural soft squirrel hair that ideal for watercolor blending and painting, Aquario Gold brushes offer artists exceptional snap, superior absorption and fluid retention PREMIUM SIZE 12 WATERCOLOR PAINT BRUSH - Round mop with bristles measuring a diameter of 9.3mm and length of 35mm SHORT HANDLE ROUND MOP PAINT BRUSH - The perfect brush for watercolor & acrylic painting PATENTED TRIPLE CRIMP FERRULE - The patented triple crimp ferrule is unique to Escoda brushes and helps ensure a lifetime of use HANDMADE IN SPAIN - Each watercolor paint brush is expertly crafted by artisan brush makers "In partnership with the world-renowned watercolor artist Joseph Zbukvic, Escoda is thrilled to release their new Aquario Gold series of professional artist watercolor brushes! This new elite brush magnifies the unique characteristics of the traditional Aquario brush with a longer length and an improved tip. True to its name, the Aquario Gold mop brush is the best in retaining liquid affording the artist the ability for large washes without the constant interruption of returning to the palette for more paint or to worry about drying up during the wash. Locked in a pristine gold, triple crimped ferrule, the natural soft black squirrel hair, also known as petit gris, undergoes Escoda's signature memory process creating an amazingly sharp point that will snap back to its original shape after every stroke. Aquario brushes are sure to impress, they make a make a wonderful gift, as they are beautifully packaged in a ready to gift box. Together, Escoda and Joseph Zbukvic have designed the ultimate brush!"