Winsor & Newton : Monarch Synthetic Mongoose Brushes

Winsor & Newton Monarch Is A Range Of Professional Synthetic Brushes That Mimics The Look And Feel Of Natural Mongoose Hair (now An Endangered Species). Like Mongoose Hair, The Polyester Filaments In Monarch Brushes Offer A Stiffer Alternative To Sable But Are Softer Than Hog Bristle, Making Them Excellent For Subtle Blending, Glazing, And Fine Detail Work. As A Synthetic Range, Monarch Brushes Are More Durable Than Natural Hair And Have Greater Spring. This Makes Them Better Suited To Moving Heavy-bodied Oil Colour And More Resistant To Damage From Solvents Or Paint Over Time. Monarch Brushes Are Ideal For Traditional Oil, Water-mixable Oil, And Acrylic Techniques. They Feature Variegated Synthetic Hairs In Shades Of Ivory, Gold, And Brown, Gold Ferrules, And Long, Dark Brown Lacquered Handles.