5123 Maestro 2 Hog Bristle Bright Set (Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8). da Vinci's famous Maestro 2 hog bristle is deeply set in the nickel plated brass ferrule, it holds its shape and loses less hair for this reason. Highest quality Chungking bristle is double boiled for extra spring and endurance, this allows for maximum stroke control that is not possible with overly stiff bristle. They are interlock constructed so they keep their form after long vigorous use. While being hand shaped, stiffer bristles are removed to ensure better flags at the tips, better flags distribute color more evenly than bristle that is simply cut flat at the end. Made in Germany, certified green manufacturing with sustainable wood handles from European forests.