Winsor & Newton University Brush The University brush range of white synthetic general-purpose artist' brushes with distinctive red handles with white tips. Manfactured to our high standards, these brushes are stiff enough to use with slightly more fluid oils and acrylics yet soft enough to use with water colours making a genuine all-purpose range. The polyester filaments in University brushes give smoother brush marks compared to hog making them excellent for fluid oils and acrylics with less visible brush strokes. The polyester also offers excellent spring and head shape retention and will last a considerable length of time if properly cared for.