Royal Soft Grip Fitch Paint Brushes are ergonomically designed with thick Clear acrylic handles and a soft, no slip, rubber grip. Fitch bristles are a soft natural hair that comes from the weasel family. Deerfoot literally describes the shape in which the bristles are arranged, round with a flat angular end. This brush, which is very similar to a stencil brush, is good for stippling thing like evergreen trees and hair on animals. 1/4 inch.