Boar's Hair Sumi-e Brush – Burned Bamboo Handle

Handmade Professional Brush for Water-Based Media, Ink, and Mixed Media

This handcrafted brush features a beautifully burned and engraved bamboo handle paired with natural boar bristles that have a firm, responsive feel. The bristle head has strong spring and good flex, making it ideal for expressive mark-making, gestural strokes, and techniques that require both pressure and release.

I designed this brush primarily for water-based media, including ink, watercolor, and gouache, but it can also be used with oils if it is cleaned thoroughly after each use.

Features:

• Premium natural boar bristle with a stiffer feel, strong spring, and good resilience
• Fire-cured, engraved bamboo handle with a unique, tactile surface
• Versatile brush head capable of bold, dynamic strokes and fine tapering marks
• Excellent for water-based media such as ink, watercolor, gouache, and fluid acrylics
• It can be used with oils when cleaned immediately and properly
• Leather hanging strap for easy storage and drying

Specifications:

• Overall length: approximately 13 in
• Bristle length: approximately 3 in
• Handle material: fire-cured, engraved bamboo, 10 inches
• Bristle type: natural boar hair
• Strap: natural leather

I created this brush for artists who want energy, structure, and control in their mark-making. The boar bristle snaps back quickly, allowing for expressive strokes that still hold a crisp edge. It is an excellent choice for contemporary Sumi-e, ink drawing, and mixed-media painting where gesture and texture are important.

Care Instructions:

• Rinse thoroughly after each use
• Clean with a mild soap
• For oil media, clean immediately with an appropriate brush cleaner
• Do not leave the bristles soaking in water
• Hang to dry by the leather strap to maintain the shape of the bristle head