Sableline is a type of ox hair designed to resemble red sable. A good brush with good liquid retention and a springy soft hair similar to the natural sable brushes at a fraction of the cost. The Neef 405 is a short handle filbert available in three sizes.

The filbert has a flat ferrule and rounded hair end. The flat side is used for wider strokes and the edge for more linear purposes. A versatile brush that gives a softer finish than the flats or brights.