I am so glad I decided to buy this brush, it is almost identical to a similar brush that I have from Trish McEvoy bought at a high end department store for 3 times the amount paid for this brush. I was so happy tonight when I got my box of brushes and this was the best of all the brushes I bought. Looking to get more brushes, this company takes their job seriously. I have to say not even sigma has a similar brush in their collection. I love the size of the handle, and how smooth it feels. Having washed the brushes, so far none of them is shedding and therefore there is a sense of good quality. I will buy again!

When the description says "paddle shape", what it means is that this brush is best compared to a shrunk-down flat foundation brush. Neither the photo or the video adequately communicates how *thin* this brush is. Even after washing it doesn't fluff up much at all. Unfortunately, this means that this brush does not "distribute color smoothly and evenly". It's working edge far too smooth and flat. It doesn't pick up powder well. It applies patchy. It's just not a very good brush for eyeshadow.