Da vinci junior rounds are a well built, easy to use brush developed to improve the quality of brushes for beginners. They can be used with any type of paint and are easy to clean. The -inchhold it like a pencil-inch handle shape makes for a comfortable and familiar grip. The brush won"t roll away if dropped. It has a reinforced brush head for heavy wear that will always hold its point. Unlike most cheaper brushes, da vinci junior features a “rust resistant” seamless steel ferrule. Made in Germany.