Because sheep hair is very soft it is often used for creating Chinese watercolor paintings, though it can also be used for calligraphy depending on the type of stroke desired.
Sheep hair is soft and a popular choice for Chinese brush painting, however it is also used for writing calligraphy depending on the type of stroke desired.
If you want to learn Chinese calligraphy writing or watercolor painting this brush set is an excellent choice for either art form. The handle of each brush bears the image of one of the 18 Buddha.