A traditional East Asian calligraphy brush, not a Western paint brush — the shape and construction are different on purpose. The head tapers to a fine point when wet, held by a black ferrule on a pale, lacquered bamboo-look handle. Characters are printed down the barrel in the traditional style, and a braided loop hangs from the end so the brush can be stored point-down.

This pointed round shape is what lets one brush vary a stroke from a hairline to a wide sweep depending on pressure and angle, which is the basis of Chinese and Japanese brush calligraphy and ink painting. It is a different skill and a different tool from a Western dip pen or a steel nib, which vary a line by pressure on a rigid point rather than by the whole brush head flexing.

It is sold as a single brush, one size. No bristle material, handle length or head size in millimetres is printed on it in our photographs, so we do not quote a spec beyond what is visible.

Used with ink or diluted ink washes on absorbent paper — practice paper, rice paper or a similar surface — rather than with acrylic or oil paint, which this brush shape and bristle type is not built for.

Rs. 155 for the brush. Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, and stock and delivery charges are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.

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