Review title is Great brush set for peeps not so picky about makeup brushes [SEP] I love these brushes. I spent such a long time reading the reviews and just decided to buy these despite any negative review. Yes, the roll up bag they come in stinks to high heaven BUT since each brush had a protective plastic sleeve on it, it kept the brushes themselves from smelling. The two fan brushes did smell a tiny bit because the covers slid down in shipping but a good air dry fixed it. I tossed the roll up bag in my attic to air out ... if the smell goes away I will keep it just in case I want to travel with the whole set. If not, then I will just use a zip lock bag or improvise to carry the main ones I need in my travel bag. Not an issue for me at all.