Yasutomo Origami Brush Hake with Metal Ferrule Sheep Hair 1 3/8" wide

It’s good for small jobs

The bristles are what I wanted. The short handle makes it look like some $2 brush but it works like something better, but not a $30 type brush.Often cheap brushes have hairs/bristles that are too soft and weak or too coarse and irregular or shed a lot. This one is maybe 5 star at $6 but 4 star because it is not one of the best sort. I use japanese ink on handmade chinese paper and this works well for that. I have an expensive watercolour brush with a long handle with superior hairs that is 25 years old that is better for realism but not necessarily better for more abstract work.

I was looking for an affordable wash brush and found this one (there's another one that's exactly the same for over $6; don't know why).Upon receiving it I was initially a bit disappointed because the hair seemed sparse and wonky. However, once I dipped it into water, it came alive. The goat hair is soft and doesn't snap back. The brush soaks up a lot of water (make sure it is hung upside down to dry) and releases gradually. It can be use for lines but can't make it super fine. I thought the brush width would be too big for me but it turns just fine for washes. There's a slight unevenness (see photo). I may be able to trim it to align with the rest of the brush. BTW, don't expect this brush to last and not lose hair. It is not made to last and hold onto hair.

Excelente para acuarela, carga mucha agua y no deja pelos en la pintura.

Am enjoying this brush. It is very versatile. I've experienced no "stray hairs" and like the multi function nature of the item.

Prefect for my Sumi-e class

As described.

Great addition to my brushes and was exactly what I needed.