"The #6 Bristle Filbert Brush is used most commonly for the seascapes and can also be used for tree trunks and other small detail work. The Bob Ross landscape brushes are special brushes made from a blend of natural and synthetic bristles and shaped according to Bob's very precise specifications for the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Techniques. Remember, ordinary brushes are not the same and can't create the same beautiful effects these will." -Bob Ross Site. "The #6 Bristle Filbert Brush is a long handled brush that’s ideal for seascapes, but can also be used for tree trunks or other fine detail work. It has a nickel-plated brass ferrule." -Blick

"Bob Ross Hog Bristle Brushes are professional-quality brushes featuring 100% natural hog filaments.* Shaped to Bob Ross’ own precise specifications, they are ideal for achieving a wide range of effects with the wet-on-wet oil painting technique…Each brush in this line features a smooth, white lacquered handle made of FSC certified birch wood." -Blick. *Please note the Bob Ross Site says these are a blend of natural and synthetic fibers.

It appears this is the R6647 #6 Bristle Filbert Brush, even though the item number is not specified on the Blick site. If the item number is important, please double check with the manufacturer.

Hog Bristle- Natural and Synthetic Blend

Hog Bristle- Natural and Synthetic Blend

Nickel-plated brass ferrules

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This is a bristle brush— it has stiffer fibers.

Blend