This is my first disappointment with Tamiya. This brush was larger than I expected. Admittedly I bought it for straps on infantry. So that did not work. But, as delivered, the brush had some wild hairs sticking out. It did have a bristle protector. after the first use, the thing looked like the tail of an animal. Wetting with paint, it did go back to a semi-point. I was able to paint some Field Grey on some figures. Also, I applied some Wooden Deck Tan for facial and hands color. But I do not need to spend six dollars plus for that. I will not buy another