"Winsor & Newton's Sceptre Gold II brushes combine sable hair with a special blend of synthetic fibers to produce a brush that approaches the performance of pure sable, yet at a moderate price! Each Sceptre Gold II brush has a copper-colored handle and a seamless, gold-colored ferrule.Flat Wash, Short Handle, 1/2" - With thicker hair to hold more water-based color, and a shorter handle, the Flat Wash is a version of the square wash for creating watercolor wash effects." -Blick