Stiffness is an important consideration when choosing the brushes that are best for your practice. Stiff brushes, such as those made from hog hair, are much better at moving thick, buttery paints than soft brushes. It can also be an aesthetic choice, as stiff brushes will leave visible brushstrokes while softer ones will not.
What does the brush stiffness rating mean? Why is it important?
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