If you are interested in Chinese characters, it will be your best choice. Chinese professional brushes are ideal for calligraphic exercises, watercolors, ink colors, etc. You can use them to spend your time, it is a kit for self-cultivation and time. Use and Maintain - 1.The first time use, the brush needs to be prepared first: Press the brush hair, relax the hair. - 2.Put in warm water. Let it sit for at least 3 minutes, then wash away any falling hair. Make the hair even without split ends. - 3.Before use it, wash in the water first before dipping it in the ink. Wash after use to the ink in the hair. Straighten the hair and store it hanging or upright. Hair should not be wrapped or sealed to rot. About hair falling off: it's common for a large brush like this, especially that it's handmade. To minimize the inconvenience immerse the brush in the water before each use, discard excess hair. After a few uses, the shedding should stop.