Princeton Velvetouch Artiste, Mixed-Media Brush for Acrylic, Watercolor & Oil, Series 3950 Wash Luxury Synthetic, Size 1 inch A special blend of synthetics designed for enhanced color holding capacity and the precise placement of color Percision tapering and resilient spring Signature Velvetouch handle for more comfort and better control Mixed Media for acrylics, watercolor, and oil colors The wash brush is shaped with a head that is more square than a flat shader and is a larger size. The blend of hair and taper of the brush make it good for applying washes or floating and blocking in large areas of color.