Pure Red Sable has been the soft hair brush of choice for many years. One big fallacy that has developed is that you cannot use these brushes with acrylics. Sable brushes work marvelously with acrylics. The problem is in the care and cleaning. When using Sable brushes and acrylics, it is key to clean your brushes often and well - before the paint dries. Proper care and cleaning will allow you to purchase the very finest of brushes and use them for many years.