The Amsterdam brushes are excellent for painting with acrylic paint, as the elasticity of the brush hairs perfectly matches the pasty nature of the paint. The synthetic hairs offer the advantage of retaining their elasticity when using water-soluble colors. The hairs are glued to be solvent-resistant, making them suitable for other types of paint as well. The high-quality ferrule is made of nickel-plated brass, and the brush handle is made from FSC-certified wood.