Watercolor Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Brush Set 5500-3 Brush Set - Series 10 Sharp Round in Sizes 5/0, 0 & 4 in an Elegant Black Gift Box.

This #6 Kolinsky sable brush is fabulous for watercolor painting. It is expensive, but well worth it. It came very nicely packaged in a gift box, and there was a reusable plastic protector on the bristles. The brush holds a lot of water and pigment, and it is a delight to paint with. It glides smoothly and can be used to make fine or broad marks. This brush size is very practical, and I reach for it often. The bristles are real hair, and they should hold up for many years. After washing the brush, a quick flick of the handle on my wrist brings the bristles right back to a point. I highly recommend this brush.

Spending over $50 bucks for a paintbrush seemed a strange thing to do. Especially for a poor retired person. But I have seen Charles Reid use these brushes. Also a few days ago I saw Brenda Swenson use this one too in a video on YouTube. So I there were two endorsements right there. So I had been noticing for some time that my other size 8 brushes were gone. Wore out. So, I thought, okay I need a new one, so here I am with my new brush, the Da Vinci Maestro 35, size 8. Wow. The brush hairs and tip measure slightly over one inch in length! This brush is nearly 9 inches in length. So once you get all the gum Arabic washed out, do some tests for yourself. Holds lots of paint and water. The long tip is a dream. Best brush I ever had. Do yourself a favor. Indulge. Oh, I also checked prices. Dick B- $71.75, Jackson’s-$74.64, Jerry’s-$112.00, Da Vinci NYC- $112.50. So Amazon had the best price too.

I find these split less easily than Windsor Newton Series 7 brushes so they can be used through most of a session without having to stop and take care of them.

I've been painting models and miniatures off and on for years, like since the mid or late 80s back when Testors was the only thing on the market. As my last brushes started wearing out I decided to finally take the plunge and spring for an expensive brush set. Da Vinci was recommended as one of the best for painters like me. When you spend this much coin on a product for a hobby that brings you joy, you're generally pretty excited to try things out, so I was rather disappointed to discover that the size 0 was packed in such a way that a couple of bristles were bent back. Not the end of the world, so I gave it a try and the bristles simply didn't hold shape at all. Even treating it with hair conditioner didn't help it hold its shape. Given it was going to be my new workhorse, was a horrible disappointment. Now, the size 5/0 and size 4? They're great. The size 5/0 is my go to for detail work at the moment. I recognize that my situation may be a one off. Still, only getting two genuinely serviceable brushes in a pack of three made this a pretty poor buy and worth only 3 stars.

Great value for this set of kolinsky red sable brushes. I have only used the 4 and the 0. I have not used the 00000 yet. They have a nice bounce back, and retain the point very nicely. The handles are a perfect length and are light in the hand. Highly recommend this set. If I am not going to use the brushes I actually put them back in the cardboard case they came in. I have used Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Watercolor brushes and feel these are just as good.

The 5/0 and the 0 brush are nicely made. I bought the set to do very fine work. Thought by buying all 3 sizes it would give me More options. The size 4 brush is poorly made. It will make a fine point with water however if it looses any water the brush hairs are all over the place. I will have to trim it somehow as very annoying to use.

Pointed Round for watercolor painting Maestro 35 series...size 8: a serious gem of a brush! Very pointed, slowly releases a generous amount of water and pigment onto paper with exquisite precision! Would love the smaller sizes to do very fine details, even though the point of this brush should perform brilliantly to do so too!

I purchased these as a bit of a splurge and while I've not used them much, just because I am so nervous to use them knowing how hard I am on my cheaper brushes, they are absolutely beautiful to work with. Looking for a gift for someone who is interested in watercolor or gouache painting? Look no further! The sizes provided give you a great range and the tiny 5/0 brush is perfect for fine details. I look forward to using them more over the summer!

Products arrived on time and the brushes with the box are perfect for a gift

This is such a beautiful brush, the brush head is full and the tip is pointed - it snaps to a point easily at the same time holds a lot of water / pigment. It arrived promptly and well packaged.

Me encanto, es caro pero vale la pena tener estos pinceles

Came nicely in a box as displayed! Good quality.

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