Used for very detailed work and ultra fine lines. It is a good finishing brush. Liner - Used to create long thin strokes and curves. It can hold lot of paint and line weight can be varied from brush pressure. Round - Used for thick to medium strokes & even good for dry brush techniques. Flat- Used for broad strokes & thin lines can be created when side of brush is used. Filbert- Used to produce a broad range of effects, a good all round brush. Fan- Used for blending, stippling and dry brush effects. Angle- Used to create angle angle shapes and strokes. Mop- Holds huge quantity of paint, good for washes and ideal for dropping paint on work for wet on wet effects. Brush care for Acrylics, Oil and Water Colors: For Acrylic Colors - Keep brush immersed in water when not in use. Do not all paint to harden in brush. Rinse out color thoroughly with warm water and reshape. For Oil Colors - Rive brush in turpentine after painting, squeeze as much color out as possible on paper towel or rag clean thoroughly with a brush cleaner or brush soap along with water till all traces of color are gone. Reshape brush with fingers. For Water Colors- Rinse out color with water and reshape brush with fingers.