Badger Softener | GLZ-15Our classic hand mounted badger brush is made out of the finest grouping of water badger hair. Stay clear of the 'BAD' ger impostor whose hair is made out of goat hair that has been dipped into black paint to look like a real badger. Stiffer hair is good for softening and easier to clean as you go. 3 4 inch thick, hand selected badger hair, which repels water Resists fanning out with overuse Best used with thin reversible water mediums (i. e. gouache,