This mixed set of both brushes & tools from Royal & Langnickel is divided into several sizes, shapes, materials & textures, compiled together for the broadest possible range of uses. With bristles made using synthetic gold taklon & 2 forms of natural hair (soft & firm), they're ideal for acrylic, oil, watercolour, gouache, ink, mixed-media work & more! The various shapes provide the tools needed for everything from fine, detailed work all the way to large washes. The 3 additional nylon palette knives are designed for working with heavier mediums, such as oil, to coat large areas & create smooth textures.