The VARIO range is designed for special effects in watercolour and acrylic painting. It is made from a uniquely developed mixture of Nova and Top-Acryl fibres in different lengths, for excellent colour absorbing and distribution with variable strokes. This brush is great for virtually any type of special effect with all types of paint, especially stippling & decorative painting techniques, parallel lines and is often used for painting waves or the ocean. Featuring bordeaux lacquered esagonal handles and rust resistant silver ferrules. Brushes are handmade in Germany at the da Vinci family owned factory since 1890.