Indian sable/ badger/mongoose is very satisfying to paint oils and acrylics. These brushes are ideal for portraits, including wet and thick applications. They are highly recommended to all oil painters. A little courser than sable and not as expensive. They offer greater control and spring (European sizes. i.e. size 12 is equivalent to English size 6).
Round ferrule with round pointed hair. Very popular with tonal painters.
| Size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Width at Ferrule (mm) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 |
| Hair Length (mm) | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 30 |
