Yasutomo Hake Flat Wash Brush with Metal Ferrule, Sheep Hair Bristles, 1 inch (BFC1)

These are the best brushes I ever used

So far I'm pretty impressed with this. I've been using some cheaper hake brushes and, frankly, I was getting tired of having to pick the hairs out of my wax. I haven't had that problem with this brand so I'll likely buy more. The one-inch size is good for small projects and to add some niche color - not so good for adding base coats. But I'm liking it so far.

No issues with the bristles as long as they stay in the brush. There are better options. These shed too much. May need to spend a bit more, but you may avoid the aggrevation of escaping bristles.

Great brush for shellac. Great value. Love it. So much better than what I was using.

The Ferrule was not flush with the wood on one side and made the brush appear slanted from the ferrule to the tip of brush...messes up the ability and perspective of the artist if the brush isn't straight from the tip of the handle to the tip of the brush. Used pliars to squeeze the ferrule to brush, damaged the wood. When I pulled the dumb sticker it came with off the wood handle, that also pulled some of the wood off. Not happy with this purchase at all. Would not buy this type again.

The brush has not lost any hairs yet. I like that .

Great for large watercolor, especially for pre-wetting the paper. Covers evenly.

In evaluating available brushes for my wc classes, this 1 inch wide size is the minimal basic need for learning washes on student 9 x 11 wc paper. In general the hake brushes is a good brush to consider for wc washes and blending because it absorbs the wash and can be applied softly so as not to disturb the paper.I prefer a wider hake, even for beginners, and find that this particular 1 inch product was more expensive than what is otherwise available. I appreciate being able to buy it on line quickly, however for needs for an oncoming class. I am interested in reviewing bulk prices for your products.