Unfortunately, the only brush type I own that picks up decent pigment off my Shu blushes is my NARS bronzer brush, which has stiff-bristles. I don't prefer it as a blush brush because it's too large and doesn't place color well. My favorite blush brushes (Trish McEvoy and Bobbi Brown) are too soft for Shu, but of course work brilliantly on MAC, Laura Mercier, BE...etc. Given this, I'll just stick to other brands! :icon_chee