These unique and beautiful brushes were made with antique ramrod sections,  horsehair, and ceramic ferrules with a metallic glaze. The ramrod handles are over 100 years old, are soft, satiny, and have a naturally rich patina.  White Coarse Horsehair Brush MSB #1: This coarse white horsehair is stiffer, has great flex, strong spring, and will make a wide variety of marks. The horsehair has a traditional Asian brush shape. The brush bristle will hold a lot of media and can make very bold and dynamic marks. This brush has: A leather hanging strap  The ferrule is ceramic The handle was made using a section of an antique ramrod. Bristlehead: The coarse white horsehair is 3.75" in length  The handle is 13.75" in length The Auburn Horsehair Brush MSB #2: This auburn horsehair paintbrush was made with my premium auburn horsehair, which has uncut natural tips. It has a tapered, slightly rounded bristle head. This brush has: A leather hanging strap  The ferrule is ceramic The handle was made using a section of an antique ramrod. Bristlehead: The coarse white horsehair is 3.5" in length  The handle is 13" in length The Goat Hair Mop Brush MSB #3: This mop paintbrush was made with my premium white goat hair. It has a mop shape bristle head, that is full and large. Goats' hair is super absorbent and soft and is an ideal bristle type for this kind of brush. This brush has: A leather hanging strap  The ferrule is ceramic The handle was made using a section of an antique ramrod. Bristlehead: The coarse white goat hair is 3.5" in length  The handle is 14" in length My brushes are made to create a vast array of marks. When I make a brush I think about all aspects of the tool: how it looks, how it feels in the hand, and how it paints - to ensure that the end product is a true "fine art tool". (Click on Images For Care Instructions or How To Choose A Brush)