writing brush Specification -wool/hair Size: Generally classified as either big, medium or small Texture: Either soft ,mixed or hard . Certain textures are better for writing certain styles than others are Material: Normally the brush is made from sheep, pig, mouse, buffalo, wolf and rabbit hair, while exotic ones can be made from tiger, fowls, deer, Siberian Weasel/even human baby hair (from the first haircut a baby gets, said to bring good fortune while taking the Imperial examinations) Stalk material: Usually normal bamboo, exotic brushes instead may use materials like gold, silver, jade, ivory, red sandalwood or mottled bamboo. Prices vary greatly depending on the quality of the brush, cheap brushes cost less than a US dollar while expensive can cost more than a thousand. it can be a perfect gift for those who love Chinese calligraphy