Many professional painters love the way Umbria short-handled paintbrushes look and perform. These brushes for painting are made with special tip-dyed synthetic bristles that are not as stiff as natural bristles yet are firmer than sable. While our short handle brushes can be used with gouache-opaque watercolor, they excel most when used with oil and acrylic paint. What makes Umbria brushes truly special is the deep olive-colored comfort touch handle. Our brushes will perform well, stand out in your brush set and feel great in your hand. Umbria also offers a long-handled brush series for acrylic and oil painting. No matter where your creativity leads, Umbria has art supplies to bring your masterpiece to life.