{"product_id":"n","title":"Premium Horsehair Sumi-e Brush with Burned Bamboo Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis handmade Sumi-e brush combines my premium horsehair bristles with a burned bamboo handle. The generously sized, rounded brush head has an excellent balance of softness, flexibility and spring, giving it an unusually broad range of marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brush can move from bold, saturated strokes to fine separated lines simply through changes in pressure, angle and movement. The horsehair has enough spring to respond directly to the hand while remaining soft and flexible enough for fluid, expressive gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8070\/files\/20260817_112211.jpg?v=1786988287\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tips of this brush have been trimmed to establish its rounded profile while retaining considerable softness and flexibility through the ends of the bristles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bamboo handle has a deeply burned finish that creates warm amber markings against the dark surface. Small engraved dot details add subtle texture to the handle, and a leather loop allows the brush to be hung for drying and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumi-e and ink painting\u003cbr\u003eExpressive mark-making\u003cbr\u003eEnso and circular gestures\u003cbr\u003eBroad, fluid strokes\u003cbr\u003eFine linear marks\u003cbr\u003eDry-brush and broken textures\u003cbr\u003eAbstract and gestural painting\u003cbr\u003eWatercolor and fluid acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe premium horsehair bristles give this brush an excellent balance of softness, flexibility and spring. It responds immediately to changes in pressure, angle and movement, allowing a wide range of marks from a single brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more pressure, the full brush head opens to create broad, saturated strokes and strong gestural marks. With lighter pressure, the bristles naturally separate, producing multiple fine lines, broken edges and varied textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurning or rotating the brush while moving across the paper creates even more variation. The generous brush head also holds a substantial amount of ink, making it particularly effective for long, continuous gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horsehair provides more spring and recovery than very soft natural bristles while still allowing the brush to move freely and respond to the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8070\/files\/20260817_112238.jpg?v=1786988288\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/8070\/files\/20260817_112240.jpg?v=1786988289\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBristle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium horsehair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBristle shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBristle feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and flexible with good spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBristle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.75 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10.25 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burned pattern with engraved dot details\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging loop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sumi ink, India ink, watercolor, gouache and fluid acrylic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurements are approximate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly with cool to lukewarm water after use. If needed, gently clean the bristles with a small amount of mild soap. Rinse completely, reshape the brush head with your fingers and hang to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not leave the brush standing in water or allow ink or paint to dry in the bristles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the Brush in Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the video below to see the range of marks this brush can create through changes in pressure, angle and movement. 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