da Vinci Varnish & Priming Series 408 Fan Blender Brush, Pure Badger Hair with Red Lacquered Handle, Size 2 (408-2) Traditionally, fan blenders were used for gilding picture frames Excellent for fine blending, textures and smoothing out paint Used for special effects in portrait, landscape and abstract painting da Vinci fans are hand shaped with a nickel plated brass flattened ferrule Certified green manufacturing with sustainable wood handles, made in germany