Because the brush is a stiff bristle, it's great for making textured undercoats and covering large areas in other mixed media art projects as well. It is made up of natural and synthetic filaments and has a wide tip that helps distribute the paint easily for soft blending. The handle is a satin-finished robin’s egg blue with the original no-slip Soft-Grip™ for extra comfort while painting. It's a must-have to add your collection of brushes!