Oil painting calls for resilient, durable and sturdy hog bristle brushes that have good colour retention and are easy to use. Georgian brushes have extra-fine quality Chongqing bristles with a high percentage of natural flags for maximum colour-holding and smooth flexible strokes.They are handmade using traditional interlocked construction for durability and control. Sized from 1 upwards they come in a variety of head shapes for different strokes.Daler-Rowney Georgian Filbert Brushes curve gently towards a point for soft-edged, controlled strokes. Useful for strong, tapering strokes.