This new series of unusually large and expressive Bill Buchman "Zen" Sumi brushes comes from China and offers wonderful control and expressivity to the calligrapher, the watercolorist, the ink-painter, the ceramist, the experimental artist, and all who wish to experience the joys of the Sumi brush. Hand-made by master brush makers in China, they are of excellent quality. It can truly be said that the Sumi brush is capable of a variety of expressive brush-strokes and brush effects that no Western brush can equal. These brushes are especially good for free flowing and expressive strokes and yet they are still firm enough to give control and accuracy when required. Like the Bill Buchman Japanese Zen brushes these Chinese Zen brushes are larger and of higher quality than the Sumi brushes generally available in the West up till now. The head consist primarily of goat's hair with a small amount of bristle hairs and nylon blended in to give an ideal amount of resistance and body to the brush. The long elegant wood and bone handles also encourage a feeling of freedom and fluidity. The size, shape, and the way they work make these brushes especially well-suited for the artist who wishes to work freely and on a grand scale. The number 1-Medium "Zen brush is very versatile and can deliver fine to fairly hefty medium size strokes. Dimensions: Total Length: 10 ¼ "/ 26 cm; Shaft: 7 ¾ "/ 19.5 cm; Head: 2 ½ "/ 6.4 cm; Head Diameter: 9/16 "/ 1.5 cm; You can see exciting examples of the Sumi brushes in action on the Bill Buchman art instructional videos on DVD (available on Amazon) and in Bill's drawing instruction book.