Natural hair is more absorbent than synthetic hair. Kolinsky -Finest red sable. Finely-pointed hair with superb spring, strength and absorbency. Red Sable -Hair from the weasel family.
Many qualities are available on the market.
Ideally they hold a fine point with good spring and absorbency. Lacks the fine tip of red sable. Goat -Possesses good absorbency with a soft, wiry feel. A relatively inexpensive hair. They may include ox, goat, squirrel, and pony hair.