Behind the Brush: Handover Pure Sable Make Up Brushes
Published on 09.06.2026 by Charlotte
Most people who know Handover know us for our signwriting brushes – the 2112 sable chisels have been a staple of the trade since the 1950s. But brushmaking has always taken us into some unexpected places, and one of the most interesting is the world of professional make-up artistry.
For a significant period we made brushes exclusively for the in-house make-up team at the BBC – every brush used on set, made by hand here. It’s the kind of detail that still gives us a quiet sense of pride, and it’s a relationship that shaped the exacting standards our make-up brushes have always been made to.
We offer two ranges: the Sable Domed Make Up Brush and the Pure Sable Flat Make Up Brush. Both are made from the finest quality sable, set in seamless nickel-plated ferrules on black polished handles, and handmade by our skilled team in Welwyn Garden City — a craft that began in London and has been carried on here since we merged with Edward Mason Ltd. in the early 2000s.
The Sable Domed Make Up Brush
The domed head is the defining feature of this range – a shape designed specifically for the controlled, precise application that professional make-up work requires. The natural sable gives excellent response and holds its shape beautifully through repeated use, making these brushes ideal for broader application where a gentle, even touch is needed. Available in ten sizes from 1/8 inch to 1 inch, there is a brush for every requirement.
The Pure Sable Flat Make Up Brush
Where the domed range excels at broader work, the flat range is all about precision. The chisel edge gives a clean, accurate line that a round or domed brush can’t match — ideal for detailed work around the eyes, defined edges, and any application where accuracy matters. The finest quality sable provides exactly the spring and response that demanding, detailed work requires. Available in seven widths from 2mm to 16mm.
Between the two ranges there is a Handover sable make-up brush for every professional application – and the same care and craftsmanship goes into every single one.
Shop Sable Domed Make Up Brushes.
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