This brush lays down colors like it’s watercolor. I love to use it for building up neutrals on the lid and under-eyes for that K-beauty contour eye makeup. You can use it to blend out colors as well as it has enough density. I used to swear by the old Mac 219 but this is my new favorite brush of this shape and size.

Very soft and puffy, and has just the right density for tapping on foundation. I like to use it in place of sponges. Probably not the best type if you use primer to fill in pores. For a natural fiber brush that isn’t weasel or kolinsky, this brush is excellent at letting go of liquids and cremes. For me, it was the easiest foundation brush to wash, including my synthetics.

If you’re not someone who meticulously washes their brushes after each use, you should probably own one of these. The textile itself is nothing special (you could probably find something similar if you tried) but it has just the right texture to get most of the products off your fude.

Highly recommended. Bristles are very soft and handle is beautiful. Can be used for contour and powder.

this was my first time experiencing fox bristles, and paired with saikoho goat, it’s a dream. the fox fibers have this lovely plush, velvety quality to them. it feels very substantial and dense yet also airy and feathery when touching the skin, like a soft thick cloud! also, the fox hairs themselves have a subtle coppery shimmer that gleams and catches the light in such a lovely way. and of course, goat hair is renowned for its versatility, as well as its springy and durable qualities. together, the two create something very unique and special. the best of both worlds! if you, like me, treasure the ritual of applying makeup, this brush may be a worthwhile indulgence. to me, it's worth every bit. remember, it's handmade with the artistry of Kumano craftsmanship, it really is both a tool and treasure.

I wanted to try this brush for 6 months after viewing a couple of raving reviews. I thought expensive Tanseido foundation brush or might Hakuhodo goat/synthetics were the standard. This brush was the FASTEST and most EVEN lay down of liquid foundation (Suqqu) I've ever applied. I actually stopped to think, how is it possible? I took one star down because I have many Chikuhodo brushes and this one was the only one that had a very strong glue smell when I opened. It was gone after use but this isn't the norm in my experience.

Perfect size for small pan powders, eg Hourglass palettes. Great size for a travel makeup bag for the handbag. Nice design on handle. Came in a plastic tube which makes it handy for gifting.

It’s perfect for under-eye makeup. Honestly, I felt that it was a bit rougher compared to high-end goat hair or cat hair brushes, but it worked really well for applying makeup under the eyes

Honestly, I didn’t notice a huge difference in the bristle quality between the Koyudo brushes. But both are good brushes. I planned to use them for nose contouring, but since I don’t usually do shading, I didn’t use them much. Still, they’re soft, and the performance is pretty good

I bought this because it’s affordable and I planned to use it as a lip balm brush at night. It was softer than any pony hair brushes I own—so soft that I almost feel like it’s too nice to use casually. I’m thinking of trying it for eyeshadow next. I’m excited to see how it works

Considering the outlet price, it's not a bad brush. The bristles are relatively soft, and it's not worse than other brush brands

From my personal opinion, I didn’t really like it. It might be because the size is small, but I didn’t feel like the brush quality or performance was anything special.

It's the perfect size for applying base shadow. Plus, the thickness is just right. The performance is great, and it's softer than most other brushes. I highly recommend it

Beautiful face brush with versatile size and very soft goat hair. The handle could be bigger, heavier and maybe somewhat more ornate but it doesn't feel too light or flimsy either. The goat smell of the bristles was very mild and actually pleasant to me. The brush head has a nice "average" density and resistance that makes blending easy and won't apply in patches. What you're getting is a soft and very practical brush, in my case for powder bronzer and overall blending.

I had high hopes, but it was just okay. I bought this brush because it’s made with some high-quality goat hair, but it didn’t impress me. It wasn’t that soft, and the performance wasn’t anything special either. Honestly, it wasn’t even that soft.

I had high hopes, but it was just okay. I bought this brush because it’s made with some high-quality goat hair, but it didn’t impress me. It wasn’t that soft, and the performance wasn’t anything special either. Honestly, it wasn’t even that soft.

It’s great for eyeliner and eyebrows. The brush is incredibly soft, yet the performance is excellent. I’d love to buy another one, but I’m so curious, I think I’ll try another product from this brand instead

It's great for highlighter! While it works well as a base shadow brush, it really shines when used with shimmer shadows or highlighter for better performance

I really commend myself for buying it quickly before the price went up. Now that the price has increased, it's a hassle to buy internationally because of customs fees. I once got a message from customs saying they were holding my package because it exceeded $150. I had to explain to everyone that the price, after discounts, was actually under $150. It’s a shame because there are still so many brushes I want, but I can't buy them because of the customs fees

Is there ever a chance that a Bisho-do brush could disappoint me? I really trust Bisho-do. I love it so much. I hope the craftsmen who make this series live a long, healthy life so they can keep making these for many more years.