Considered the elite hair for watercolour, Escoda selects only the best Kolinsky male sable hair for this brush. This hair comes from the Tajmyr region in very northern Siberia. Points perfectly and has an extraordinary capacity to retain liquids. Excellent quality travel brush that comes highly recommended - a beautiful brush with a dark wood and brass handle/cap.

Ferrule Diameter: 2.02mm

Brush Head Length: 13mm

COSMOTOP-MIX B round.Composition of the classical natural hairs combined with synthetic fibre.So-called silver ferrule.Short blue lacquered esagonal handles.International sizes No. 0 to No. 30, as well as No. 40, without sizes 7, 9, 11 and 28.

Watercolour brush.A great mix of holding ability, control and price.A new brush unique to daVinci, the CosmoTop Mix is a combination of Kolinsky Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, and Russian Fitch (Black Sable), along with small amounts of synthetic hair. This brush features the benefits of the finest natural hairs for watercolor: the pointing and edging of sable, the water-holding capacity and wash strokes of squirrel, and the stiffness and durability of fitch. This series provides an excellent opportunity for painters to buy large brushes at a great price. A brush for the future. Seamless, nickel-plated brass ferrules are rust-resistant. Round: Large reservoir belly continually supplies the brush tip with color. The largest sizes maintain their points and their large bellies can be used for mop techniques

Specifications.

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VERSATIL is the perfect synthetic alternative to Kolinsky sable. Designed with versatility as its main feature, VERSATIL really lives up to its name with exceptional snap, superior absorption and fluid retention. It is excellent for use with both watercolour and oil/acrylic, allowing artists to create fine details as well as providing superior performance for colouring larger areas and background. VERSATIL is an exciting new addition to the synthetic brush world. Ferrule Diameter: 8.00mmBrush Head Length: 15mm

Rigger, extra long length, sharp needle pointSelected Tobolsky-Kolinsky red sable hair.So-called silver ferrule.Long black polished handles.Sizes No.10/0, 5/0 and 0 to No. 20.For script lettering fine-line detail with oil colours and the mahlstick, the rigger is used.A super fine long haired liner / rigger brush with pure Kolinsky Sable. Made to the same high standards as all Da Vinci brushes, this is the ultimate fine line instrument.

Specifications..

PLEASE NOTE The handle sizes in the guide are for the Series 1203 and not the 1203K - 1203K brushes have short, watercolour brush handles.

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Considered the elite hair for watercolour, Escoda selects only the best Kolinsky male sable hair for this brush. This hair comes from the Tajmyr region in very northern Siberia. Points perfectly and has an extraordinary capacity to retain liquids. Excellent quality travel brush that comes highly recommended - a beautiful brush with a dark wood and brass handle/cap.

Ferrule Diameter: 2.82mm

Brush Head Length: 16mm

MAESTRO water colour brush, round Siberian Kolinsky red sable hair from selected male winter tails so-called silver ferrule short black polished handles standard sizes No. 10/0 to No. 36 and No. 50 From size 12 up, the series 10 and 35 are packaged piece by piece in a special gift box, which includes also some pure soap for the care of these precious brushes

Made from carefully selected hair from the winter coat of the Siberian Red Kolinsky Sable. These particular hairs are so valuable that they are only used in this series of the Da Vinci range. The large sizes are sometimes unavailable due to the scarcity of the larger hairs.

Specifications..

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An almost perfect imitation of squirrel has been achieved with this artificial hair. Thanks to the special fiber in this ÚLTIMO series, extraordinary softness and a capacity to retain liquids is achieved which is virtually the same as that found in the natural squirrel hair.This watercolour travel brush set contains 6 brushes in the following sizes:  #2, Diameter 2.02mm, Length 13mm#4, Diameter 2.82mm, Length 16mm#6, Diameter 3.60mm, Length 19mm#8, Diameter 4.40mm, Length 22mm#10, Diameter 5.70mm, Length 25mm#12, Diameter 6.90mm, Length 28mmThe brushes have a lid and the set comes with a handmade top grain leather case to safely store them. 

This is an excellent quality brush which is suitable for a variety of techniques. The natural hair in the head of this brush is thicker and shorter than our regular badger fan and provides a stiffer brush, ideal for stippling trees and bushes. It is also great for blending techniques. To find out more about Jackson's Speciality Watercolour Brushes, read our article on them here. youtube=TyMc_gCnt90

VERSATIL is the perfect synthetic alternative to Kolinsky sable. Designed with versatility as its main feature, VERSATIL really lives up to its name with exceptional snap, superior absorption and fluid retention. It is excellent for use with both watercolour and oil/acrylic, allowing artists to create fine details as well as providing superior performance for colouring larger areas and background. VERSATIL is an exciting new addition to the synthetic brush world. Ferrule Diameter: 3.60mmBrush Head Length: 20mm

MAESTRO water colour brush, extra long and pointedly shaped Siberian Kolinsky red sable hair from selected male winter tails so-called silver ferrule short black polished esagonal handles English/American sizes No. 3/0 to No. 24 two millimeter longer in visible hair length as series 10; From size 12 up, the series 10, 11 and 35 are packaged piece by piece in a special gift box, which includes also some pure soap for the care of these precious brushesSometimes referred to as a designer brush, this is a very popular brush amongst floral artists.All hair used in daVinci natural hair watercolor brushes is dressed and prepared in the daVinci factory by skilled artisans who turn over the prepared hair to experienced brushmakers for hand shaping. In this way, quality standards are assured from raw material to finished brush. Kolinsky Sable rounds point and snap with unmatched resilience and strength. The reservoir, or belly, of the brush recharges the tip. The Maestro designation denotes the highest quality Selected Winter Male Kolinsky Red Sable hair from the Tobol river region in Eastern Siberia. In this region, hair from male, winter tails grows the longest and strongest due to the extreme cold. Expertly shaped, these brushes are unmatched for spring, resiliency, color- & water-carrying capacity and their ability to hold a sharp edge or point. They are excellent for precise, controlled brush strokes, detail work, illustration, and restoration. Each brush features a durable, seamless, nickel- or gold-plated brass ferrule.

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Da Vinci Casaneo Watercolour brushes are made from synthetic Kazan squirrel hair and are vegan and animal-friendly.Designed for use with watercolour or fluid acrylics, the Casaneo line possesses both the springy elasticity of Kazan squirel hair and its high paint-holding capacity. Available as flats, rounds, pointed oval, mottlers and wash brushes.The Series 5898 Flat comes in the following sizes: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24. The synthetic hairs are mounted on their short, black, polished esagonal handles by means of an imitation silver ferrule. This is a Da Vinci Casaneo Series 5898 Flat Size 12.

Jackson's Red Sable Brushes represent the best a brush can offer but at an extremely good price. Made with pure Red Sable hair, these brushes are finished with a seamless silver ferrule and a polished walnut handle that fits comfortably in your hand. The 'Spotter' is designed to hold more colour and still give the finest of points on a small brush. youtube=xRjtx-HkTRY

Elastic, golden synthetic fibre, aluminium ferrule, waterbased lacquered esagonal handles.Rounds for details and precision painting.

The Raven is a short handled watercolour mop brush which is made from synthetic squirrel hair. It has an excellent take-up and release of water and holds a lot of paint which will enable you to produce long, flowing strokes. The larger sizes are especially useful for creating big washes of colour without having to reload your brush with pigment or water. The hair is soft and holds its shape really well, it retains a really nice point which will be ideal for finer detail. This is a Size 4 Raven Mop, the second-largest in the range. The length of the handle is 19cm, the length of the bristles is 3. 5cm and the width of the ferrule is 1. 3cm. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue. Read more about the Raven brushes on our blog

Princeton, who over twenty years ago created a synthetic version of the sable brush, have created synthetic squirrel bush. Princeton’s synthetic squirrel brushes, like their synthetic sable cousins, were designed to surpass their natural counterparts. Princeton’s Neptune™ brushes hold colour excellently and come in a large range of shapes, including mottlers and quills. Neptune™ squirrel brushes have traditional solid wood watercolour handles.

VERSATIL is the perfect synthetic alternative to Kolinsky sable. Designed with versatility as its main feature, VERSATIL really lives up to its name with exceptional snap, superior absorption and fluid retention. It is excellent for use with both watercolour and oil/acrylic, allowing artists to create fine details as well as providing superior performance for colouring larger areas and background. VERSATIL is an exciting new addition to the synthetic brush world. Ferrule Diameter: 5.70mmBrush Head Length: 25mm

The Jackson's Silverline range is a collection of special Toray hair brushes designed to give the artist maximum mark making ability. They are perfect for watercolour and decorative painting. Toray is the best quality synthetic fibre currently available. The hair retains the original shape after use and give the correct degree of strength & spring. This is a Cat's Tongue brush, with a pointed tip which swells towards the ferrule. It can be used for fine detail and for long swelling lines.

The Miniature Synthetic Paint brush range from Pro Arte contains a synthetic filament which provides a responsive tip for achieving the finest details. This range of brushes also features a triangular grip handle for extra precision, making it an excellent brush for painters looking for accuracy. The round brushes in this range are ideal for ever type of painting and technique, including watercolour, acrylic or oil. The set includes the following sizes: 10/0, 5/0, 3/0, 2/0.

Rigger, extra long length, sharp needle pointSelected Tobolsky-Kolinsky red sable hair.So-called silver ferrule.Long black polished handles.Sizes No.10/0, 5/0 and 0 to No. 20.For script lettering fine-line detail with oil colours and the mahlstick, the rigger is used.A super fine long haired liner / rigger brush with pure Kolinsky Sable. Made to the same high standards as all Da Vinci brushes, this is the ultimate fine line instrument.

Specifications..

PLEASE NOTE The handle sizes in the guide are for the Series 1203 and not the 1203K - 1203K brushes have short, watercolour brush handles.

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The Da Vinci Cosmotop-Spin is a golden fibred brush. These fibres are held in place by a seamless nickel-plated brass ferrule with a short red lacquered handle.

This unique Da Vinci brush is popular for its water-holding capacity and excellent value in large sizes. It is a blend of 5 different diameters of extra smooth synthetic hair. Da Vinci has built specialized machines that can sort synthetic hair in varying diameters. This sorted hair is then turned over to a master brushmaker who hand shapes the CosmoTop Spin. The thicker hair is placed on the outside and the thinner hair in the middle to ensure high colour-absorption while maintaining a fine point, stable shape, and energetic spring.

Ergonomic lacquered handles allow for maximum painting control and the ferrules are rust-resistant. The result is a revolutionary, durable, synthetic brush for artists.

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MAESTRO water colour brush, flat.Kolinsky red sable hair, from selected male winter tails.So-called silver ferrule.Short black polished handle.Standard sizes 2 to 20.Each brush is carefully tested and sizes 12 and above are packaged in a presentation gift box.All hair used in daVinci natural hair watercolor brushes is dressed and prepared in the daVinci factory by skilled artisans who turn over the prepared hair to experienced brushmakers for hand shaping. In this way, quality standards are assured from raw material to finished brush. Kolinsky Sable rounds point and snap with unmatched resilience and strength. The reservoir, or belly, of the brush recharges the tip. The Maestro designation denotes the highest quality Selected Winter Male Kolinsky Red Sable hair from the Tobol river region in Eastern Siberia. In this region, hair from male, winter tails grows the longest and strongest due to the extreme cold. Expertly shaped, these brushes are unmatched for spring, resiliency, color- & water-carrying capacity and their ability to hold a sharp edge or point. They are excellent for precise, controlled brush strokes, detail work, illustration, and restoration. Each brush features a durable, seamless, nickel- or gold-plated brass ferrule.

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The Tintoretto Feltracco Watercolour Brush Set features three lovingly crafted professional quality brushes for watercolour. The set has been designed in collaboration with the artist Felice Feltracco and is presented in a smart storage box.The Series 1407 brush included uses synthetic Kazan squirrel imitation fibre, popular for its very high colour-holding capacity and an elasticity that guarantees precision.The Series 1408 brush is also made with Kazan squirrel synthetic fibre which, together with the elongated shape, lends itself more to painting long and thin lines such as branches and hair.The Series 1412 Aquasoft brush is produced using high quality natural white goat hair. The main feature of this hair is its wavy texture that holds large amounts of water and colour. This brush is an indispensable tool for covering large areas in a single stroke.Created with the help of Italian watercolourist and illustrator Felice Feltracco, these brushes have a unique and elegant design.This brush set contains the following brushes: 1 x Kazan Squirrel Synthetic, Series 1407, Size 6 1 x Kazan Squirrel Synthetic, Series 1408, Size 0 1 X Aquasoft Natural Hair, Series 1412, Size 14

The Tintoretto Thierry Duval Watercolour Brush Set features four brushes carefully developed and designed in collaboration with the French watercolour artist Thierry Duval. Duval states that over his long career he often dreamt of the perfect tools for his precise and realistic paintings of Paris and Venice. After many tests and prototypes Duval and Tintoretto have produced four unique watercolour brushes that are elegant and excellent quality.The TD01 Extra Bristle with its strong but forgiving bristles can be used for scrubbing techniques and is perfect for recovering the paper’s whiteness or creating soft shades and light spots.The TD02 and TD03 Emerald Synthetics use a special fibre with high elasticity, excellent brush tip control and good colour retention. Colour is released uniformly, even when painting on a large surface, without constantly returning to the palette.The TD04 Thin Synthetic is the ideal brush for wash techniques and nuanced backgrounds. Its shape, with slightly rounded edges, has been created specifically in collaboration with Tintoretto using a unique thin synthetic fibre.This set of four premium watercolour brushes are presented in a beautiful storage box.The set contains the following brushes: TD01 Extra Bristle, Size 4 TD02 Emerald Synthetic, Size 14 TD03 Emerald Synthetic, Size 18 TD04 Thin Synthetic, Size 28

Da Vinci Micro Maestro brushes are designed for marking fine, exact detail. They are made from high-quality Siberian Kolinsky red sable hair. They provide excellent handling and the short black polished handles are designed to have a good grip and to prevent rolling. They have silver belly bands at the edge of the ferrule so you can locate the correct brush quickly.

Da Vinci Colineo Watercolour brushes are made from synthetic Kolinsky Sable hair and are vegan and animal-friendly.

Designed for use with watercolour, Colineo brushes imitate the special properties of Siberian Kolinsky Red Sable hair. They have a carefully balanced mixture of different lengths of straight and wavy synthetic fibres with extra fine tips and tapered points, high elasticity, and colour absorption.

The synthetic hairs are mounted on their short, grey handles by means of an imitation silver ferrule. Available as rounds, flats, riggers, swords, and fans.