- Elegant, vegan-friendly brushes for watercolor or gouache - Synthetic fibers similar to natural Canadian squirrel hair - Soft bristles with superior water retention and color-holding capacity - Shorter wooden handle with beveled end and iconic gold banding - Each includes a small strap so brushes can hang vertically to dry Prized for their performance and admired for their beauty, Isabey Isacolor Synthetic Brushes are a high quality, vegan-friendly alternative to Canadian squirrel hair brushes. Their blend of synthetic fibers mimics the softness and color-holding capacity of natural hair to deliver exceptional results when paired with watercolors or gouache. The shorter wooden handle fits comfortably in the hand, with the end tapering to a beveled tip. This clever design detail doubles as a useful tool when separating watercolor blocks. Threaded through the handle is a hanging strap that allows the brush to hang vertically to dry. The gold band—an Isabey signature—lends a touch of sparkle to every stroke.