University Series 985 Short Handled Flat Wash University is a range of good quality white polyester artists brushes with distinctive white tipped red handles. Stiff enough to use with oils and acrylics yet soft enough to use with watercolors and gouache University is a genuine all purpose range. The smooth fibers make smooth marks compared to hog bristle. They are also suitable for a wide variety of craft applications. Their low price makes this brush useful for beginners students and professionals who want an inexpensive option. The flat wash brushes will hold a lot of paint and give you a crisp clean edge while painting. The end of the clear handle is chisel shaped so that it can be used as a scraping tool. The photo shown is to illustrate the sizes that are available. Pricing is per brush not for the entire series.