The paint brush was so/so quality with a bare wood handle no protective varnish on the handle . But you can spray paint that ugly wood handle and make it pretty if you like . Well the bristles were nice and smooth that it won't leave a brush streak behind so that's a plus . It's a okay brush but typical mass production they weren't all too concerned in finishing the wood part that is called cutting corners in the production line or should say lazy craftsmanship process but you get what you pay for. If you want some good paint brushes I would suggest AK interactive brand for quality wise just saying.