So this Princeton Select Artiste flat shader brush is seriously nice for any artist, whether you're just starting out or you've been painting for years. It's size 20, which gives you a good broad stroke for covering larger areas, blocking in color, or creating nice washes. The synthetic bristles are high quality and work beautifully with pretty much any paint - oil, acrylic, watercolor, you name it. What I really like about Princeton brushes is that they focus solely on making brushes, so they really know their stuff. The handle has this gorgeous jewel-tone blue with a satin finish and silver ferrule - it just feels good in your hand. For the price, you're getting durability and performance that rivals much more expensive brushes. The flat shader shape is super versatile - great for filling spaces, creating sharp edges, or even some detailing work. It's part of their massive Select Artiste collection that has 29 different shapes and 108 individual brushes, so if you find you like this one, you can build out a whole set. Whether you're working on canvas, paper, or any other surface, this brush holds paint well and gives you nice control. If you're tired of cheap brushes that shed bristles or lose their shape, upgrading to a quality brush like this makes painting so much more enjoyable.