That being said, the Takumi are the softest goat brushes I’ve encountered; if you are a fan of the Tom Ford brushes, Takumi blows Tom Ford out of the water – superior on every level. Additionally, if you are often underwhelmed by squirrel brushes (floppy? lacking oomph?), the Takumi brushes are more sturdy and substantial; colour/intensity can be built with less time and effort