Premium Series SJ101 Finishing Brush

This brush is gorgeous and multifunctional. It`s extremely soft due to the squirrel but has a certain firmness at the base due to the goat. I can buff powder, apply face powder, blush, and bronze all with this handy portable brush. I was initially reluctant to get it due to the price, but i do think the craftsmanship and quality is superb. I can`t fault this brush. It is going to become a favourite for travelling and simply to put into my bag for touch ups.

For those interested, the dimensions of my brush are: [NB. the squirrel tips are bundled longer than the goat to give the softness]. Wooden base handle : 34mm[h]x47mm[w]x16mm[d]. Hair bundle [base] : ~43mmx11mm. Height of bristles : 32mm [highest point] and ~20mm at it`s shortest point [although there are even shorter goat hairs at the base]. Packaging: small cellophane-like plastic bag, brush enclosed in a plastic sleeve. The plastic bag has the Kumano certification label number and Koyudo sticker attached.

For those that wish to have a portable case cover, Hakuhodo make a sturdy plastic fan case which i intend to purchase which i believe fits the dimensions of this brush.

I hesitated for a very long time before purchasing this. There isn’t a lot of information out there about it and stock photos never show the true form. I also don’t have any other brush quite like it in my massive collection of Fude. I finally took the plunge since it was the only brush in the series I didn’t have and all I can say is I wish I had bought it sooner. Not only is it a beautiful brush it’s amazingly functional. The brush is dense but not to dense which justifies the price considering it’s made with a squirrel and goat mix. Perfect for bronzer, contour and even blush. Also works well for all over powder. With the shape, softness and density this will easily elevate your makeup game. Even for a beginner. All in all I’m happy to have it and would repurchase if needed. I’ve always been a Koyudo fan and feel they are highly underrated. I have just about all of the brushes from each line they have and the premium series is the one to get. Pure luxury in a brush.