9743 Student Golden Synthetic Shader Brush 9743 Student Golden Synthetic Shader Brush Short Wood Handles 5″-6″ – Lacquered, glued, crimping to brush ferrules for no loose connections. Multi Media – Good for most paint media: Acrylic-Watercolor-Oils-Tempura. Group Fun – Great for kids-student-senior painting groups. Synthetic – Good quality filament holds paint and is durable. Snap and Spring – Decent control with good color holding capacity. Economic – Good price but not cheaply made. Strong construction Brush Length – Total brush length around 7″ to 8.5″ depends on size. Overall Quality Rating – Good