Princeton Brush Golden Taklon 9141 Assorted Brush 7 Set offers a sampling of sizes to get you started or to round out your collection. These brushes are surprisingly strong for an economical price. Watercolor & Craft brush sets feature brushes with hair suitable for watercolor or craft paint.Bristle brushes are perfect for any painter using a heavy body color (oil, acrylic, etc). They feature all natural hair and a long handle. Synthetic white taklon hair is versatile, particularly when paint is applied in a wet form--great for washes, staining, and watercolor. Golden Taklon is soft, synthetic and best suited for watercolor; some artists also use it for acrylic or tempera.