da Vinci Student Series 128 Paint Brush, Round White Chinese Bristles with Short Plainwood Handle, Size 4 Series 128 is great for beginners, students and teachers. Short handles, da vinci also makes this with a long handle, series 7779. Much better quality than most low grade bristle brushes. Flexible, yet firm for consistent brush strokes. Certified green manufacturing with sustainable wood handles, made in germany.