Fude Japan (Makeup brushes from Japan)

Hi Everyone,

There are several types of hair used for makeup brushes. The most popular is goat hair, followed by squirrel hair.

While goat hair is widely used in brushes, grey squirrel hair is less readily available.

Hakuhodo has started to change some brushes from 100% squirrel hair to a squirrel-synthetic mix.

Kolinsky hair is even rarer. It is now only found in small brushes, such as lip brushes.

Kolinsky is expensive because it is rare, but it has a different quality compared to Itachi (weasel) hair.

Kolinsky is one kind of Itachi.

Please take a look at the following explanations by Kumano Fude Select and Hakuhodo.

Hakuhodo’s eyeshadow brushes made with Kolinsky hair have sold out. (The picture is S120 that was sold out)

Thank you for reading!

Toshiya

Kumano fude Select : Flexible, resilient, and well-structured hair quality Weasel hair has strong resilience, excellent elasticity, and durability, allowing for clean and precise lines. Because the tips hold together well, it is used for regular script and fine lettering, as well as for detailed work in watercolor and oil painting. The body hair is used for fur, while the tail hair is primarily used for brush production.

It is known by various names, such as “sable” or “weasel.” One type of weasel hair is “kolinsky,” which has longer hair, more spring, better absorption, and superior durability compared to other types of weasel hair. The tail hair of the male is particularly long and highly valued.

When used in makeup brushes, its strong resilience enhances color payoff, making it ideal for lip brushes and eyeshadow brushes.

Hakuhodo: Itachi(Weasel) The tip is strong and durable, with excellent color payoff and powder retention. It can be used for both powder and liquid products, making it versatile for applications such as lipstick, eyeliner, concealer, and eyeshadow.

Kolinsky Finer and longer tips compared to イタチ, providing a softer touch and well-composed hair quality. It has strong tips and high control, making it ideal for nail sculpting. High-quality ones are very expensive.