I looked around the art stores – no luck.  Harware store – Grrrr. Cheapshop – BINGO!!!    A man’s shaving brush – no joke.

At first, I thought it would just be a standin, but it is so handy, and I can sit it on it’s bum/handle between uses, it’s hoggish bristles are as good as any specialized one I’ve forked out squillions for, washes out beautifully, sits great in your paw with no wrist-pain after long stints… no drawbacks at all yet, and now I am always on the lookout for great new ones.

Try it – seriously.