Sable hair for soft tonal gradations. This luxurious sable brush will deliver soft tonal gradations. Our extra thick, short filbert sable fading brush is the best for the most delicate fading needs. It is recommended to use dry and softly blend fresh hue's together. Its made for the true trompe l'oeil craftsman. Perfect for delicate fading for any portrait muraling or ornamentation project. Dense, high-quality Kolinsky sable hair Sable hair ages well and is self-sharpening Long handle for used with a Striping Edge and a mahlstick Short filbert shape is best for fading Can be used in oil or water when dedicated (learn more) Excellent for blending flesh tones on portraits Most effective fading is with a dry brush Description: Sable hair for soft tonal gradations Brush Care: Water: Wash with soap, Oil: Thinned & lard Hair Length: .5" (12mm) Dia./width: .1" (2.5mm) Shown in Kit: Faux Molding Sable Kit SIZE TRANSLATIONS BRUSH LENGTH FERRULE WIDTH FERRULE LENGTH HAIR LENGTH 11.1" / 28.3cm 0.2" / 6mm 0.4" / 9mm 0.4" / 11mm BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS HAIR TYPE Sable BRUSH HOLD Pen hold USAGE Conductor's Hold, Pencil Hold MEDIUM Oil or Water FERRULE Tin HANDLE Wooden round long