BQLZR Excellent Chinese Caligraphy Drawing Brush Large Small Medium Size Pack of 3

This is a great budget option for a set of 3 calligraphy brushes -- small, medium, and large. In an art store, a single calligraphy brush can cost about the same as this whole set (~$6). I can't speak to the long term durability and quality of the brushes, but they hold a good amount of ink and have a sharp point. The brushes come packaged in a small box (see photo), which I appreciate.When you first receive the brushes, the hairs are stiff because they are coated in a thin layer of glue. Before using a brush, soak it in lukewarm water to remove the glue. The brush becomes soft after the glue is removed, but it can be easily reshaped back into its pointy shape by pinching it with water.

Super light brushes, although that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's weasel hair, and it's not the best for kaisho style writing, since the hair tends to maintain its position rather than springing back after you write. Expect to be constantly reshaping the brush tip as you write. The hair falls out pretty regularly, and you have to be careful not to get any strays on the paper when you write. Not very pleasant to write with, but they're ok for a beginner. If you want something finer and miles more comfortable, get a Pentel pocket brush pen. Synthetic bristles are amazing and actually spring back into shape.

These calligraphy brushes have helped me immensely in my learning to write in Chinese. They come in different sizes to adjust for the skill level and comfort of the user. They are very high quality. I highly recommend this product.

Not high quality (they have each lost bristles). But they work great on a “magic papered” chalk board. :-)

I am unable to find a roll up case long enough to take them to class safely.

I'm not using these brushes for calligraphy, only for watercolors (pet and human realistic portraits). I didn't like them in the beginning and gave them to my little daughter to play. Few months later I rediscovered them, now they are my only brushes. No other brushes let me do such soft washes. Ordering more just in case.

Got this for a friend for her birthday, she loved them.

I am a complete beginner, but these brushes feel and react much better than others I've tried. I have also purchased a set of larger Chinese brushes that I cherish, but I needed a smaller tip and these are perfect.

AppallingI don't know what hair they are or if I was sent the same brushes as the other reviews but mine are only good for putting in the rubbish. I bought them sometime ago and have just opened them and they are like matted dog hair once wet!I would have rather paid more for a better product.

Adore these, my best calli brushes. So soft and pliable. They kept shedding, but with frequent use it's stopped mostly now.

Perfect! Just what my son wanted for his art work. Although coming from China, the brushes arrived safely and in reasonable time,

I would thoroughly recommend these brushes. Excellent value and are just ideal.

a bit rougher than I would have wished for.