 | Rounds
have a round full body that holds adequate pigment and taper to a sharp (sable) or near sharp (synthetic) point. |
 | Flats
hold a large amount of paint and are useful for blocking in large areas. |
 | Mops
have a large quantity of soft hair for moving a large quantity of paint in a loose manner and blending wet areas. Mops are best used for wetting paper and painting large, soft, fluid passages such as skies. |
 | Filberts
lacking a sharp point, are great for foliage work due to their oblong blunt ends. |
 | Fans
are flat pie-wedge shaped brushes used for blending in oil or acrylic painting. The bristle fan is good for scrubbing out linear strokes in watercolors. |
 | Riggers
are noted for their long pointed length that holds a lot of paint. Used for fine details and expressive line work. This brush was first designed to paint the rigging on boats in nautical paintings. |
 | Spotters
are stubby brushes with a fine point. Used primarily for photo retouching, they are excellent for miniature and detail work. |
