
"Sabeline"
is hair designed to resemble red sable. Sabeline brush are made of light
ox hair taken from the ears of oxen and then dyed to a reddish tint to
resemble red sable. The hair is cylindrical in shape and has a blunt tip
but has spring similar to sable. Sabeline is most commonly found in
watercolor, stroke and lettering brushes. A good Sabeline brush carries
a lot of fluid and becomes springy and soft.
Sabeline brushes are less expensive than red sables and maintain
similar characteristics. There are many trademarked brush labels with
variations of "Sable" in the name. The actual fibers used can
be synthetic or natural hair, or blends. Sableine is a natural hair
which many painters prefer for its softness. This brush is superbly
crafted for a flat, straight edge and square corners.