CASANEO Synthetics Model XS - 3 Brush Set. Three shapes Round, Flat and Sword with extra short handles ideal for sketchbooks, travel and paintboxes. CASANEO is a new "wavy" fiber synthetic developed by da Vinci for water media artists. Manufactured from extra smooth, slightly wavy synthetic fibers, CASANEO replicates the feel of natural squirrel hair but comes to a better point. This special construction allows the fibers to absorb a huge amount of water & color delivering an endless brush stroke. Ideal for watercolor, gouache, fluid acrylics & ink painting. Made in Germany. 100% Vegan. Handles are from sustainable forests in the Baltic states. Eco friendly manufacturing.