I have been painting for the last year and have tried a variety of brushes to find what works best for my needs.  I work with acrylic and water colors as well as a variety of mixed mediums.  These brushes are perfect for small details or for working on smaller canvases.  You can find every tip from a basic brush set and the measurements are easily labeled on the side for quick grabbing.  The bristles are nice and soft and reshape with no problems after washing.  I have not had any hairs fall our come out of place and the tops are very secure.  So far I am very pleased with these brushes.