Rosemary & Co. SERIES 2055. Chungking Bristle Fan

Chungking Bristles (from hogs raised in the region of the Chinese city of Chungking) are considered the best for oil painting, having long, deep flags. Theoretically, the longer the flags, the better the bristle. Used mainly for oil, acrylic, and hobby ceramics. Interlocked ‘curved’ heads allow retention of shape. These superior-quality bristles are less likely to ‘splay’ or spread.

Fan brushes use a special ferrule that spreads the hairs to form a fan shape—used for several effects, including grasses, fur, and often for blending. The drier the brush, the more 'splay' and textured brush strokes. 

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