I came across these in my drawer of painting supplies. I'd forgotten that 10 years ago when I was in France, I purchased 6 or 7 of these brushes and still had them. If you're interested in one because they are unavailable now and considered some of the best brushes ever made, please get one here and give it a new home. These were fantastic but I don't need all of them. You won't believe how well they hold a very pointed tip when painting and load very nicely with paint. If you use these, they are un-returnable. If you get it and inspect it and are not pleased, you may send it back without any problems