I am new to Calligraphy and purchased a beginner kit which turned out to be more of a novelty than anything useful. The brushes were poor. So I went to an art store and purchased a calligraphy brush made by Yasutomo not realizing that these "store items" were cheaply made plastic brushes with cheap hair and tips. My learning suffered and I didn't know if it was me or the brushes. They were mushy and shapeless and hard to work with. So I found BHA and purchased this brush and all I can say is WOW! I'm still a beginner and know very little but learning will be easier now and I already found that I can actually do some of the strokes...it was just poor brushes before. Let me also mention BHA itself as the delivery was seamless and quick and they were very helpful also. I'm happy. Beautiful brush and I love it. And after use very easily back to a point!