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Da Vinci Cosmotop Sable Mix F Brushes

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Developed as an economical alternative to pure Kolinsky Red Sable, Da Vinci Cosmotop Sable Mix F Brushes are a mix of Kolinsky Red Sable, Ox Hair (sometimes called Sabeline), and Russian Fitch (Black Sable), along with small amounts of synthetic hair.

This exclusive combination brings together all the benefits of the finest natural hairs for watercolor: the pointing and edging of Sable, the water-holding capacity and wash strokes of Ox, and the stiffness and durability of Fitch.

When it comes to watercolor brushes, Cosmotop Sable Mix F Brushes are simply a great value — especially in the larger sizes.

Note — Brush sizes are not standardized. The length and width of a brush of a given shape and size varies considerably by manufacturer. Since fine art brushes are handmade, expect some variation even among brushes from a given manufacturer.

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Da Vinci Cosmotop Sable Mix B Brushes

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8/25/2012

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5.0

So love it, I have a spare of each

By Jon

from San Diego, CA

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Comments about Da Vinci Brushes Da Vinci Cosmotop Sable Mix F Brushes:

I am a beginner in watercolor. I nearly gave up on the medium and thought of sticking to figure drawing only to discover I have been using so so paper, brushes and paints.

I purchased Da Vinci brushes as it is highly recommended by website Handprint.com (Handprint Watercolor) and author Birgit O'Connor and some featured artists on Watercolorpainting.com.

This particular line, Series 5550 Cosmotop Mix-F, is my favorite, along with Series 1520 Finest Sable and Series 36 Kolinsky Rotmarder. The 5550 Cosmotop Mix-F has the right amount of stiffness and is like a German car in cornering tight spaces. Point and water capacity are excellent but not as excellent as my 1520 and 36 series but still the 5550 is my all around brush.

There is also Cosmotop Mix-B, but the Mix-F is far more superior. I have tried both. THe only difference is the Mix-B has squirrel hair whereas the Mix-F has sabeline.

I so love 5550 that I purchased rounds size 14, 12, 10, 8 and have a spare of each just in case it gets out of the market as it is now only sold by Dick Blick online. I have compared their brushes with Escoda and Isabey and the lacquered handle alone is by far the best I've seen. Da Vinci 1520's red sable is also longer and thicker than Escoda and Isabey's same red sable line.

I have tried all these Da Vinci brushes

1520 Finest Red Sable rounds
36 Kolinsky Rotmarder rounds
5550 Cosmotop Mix-F rounds
5580 Cosmotop Mix-B rounds
5590 Squirrel rounds
5830 Cosmotop Mix-B flat
418 Squirrel rounds

I have not seen or used a W&N brush but I have physically compared my Da Vinci brushes with Escoda and Isabey and I must say it's like owning a BMW or Audi. I am not considering anymore brand aside from Da Vinci.

P.S. Da Vinci (brush company) is not related to the Da Vinci paint company.

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Item	Series	Brush	Style	Width	Length		Price Prices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.	Qty
06062-1006	5550	Round, Size 6	Short Handle	3.9 mm	18 mm	List $26.50	$15.89
06062-1008	5550	Round, Size 8	Short Handle	5.3 mm	23 mm	List $33.90	$20.32
06062-1010	5550	Round, Size 10	Short Handle	6.5 mm	27 mm	List $41.30	$24.76
06062-1012	5550	Round, Size 12	Short Handle	7.3 mm	31 mm	List $47.70	$28.60
06062-1014	5550	Round, Size 14	Short Handle	8.2 mm	34 mm	List $58.30	$34.95
06062-1016	5550	Round, Size 16	Short Handle	9.7 mm	36 mm	List $66.80	$40.05
06062-1018	5550	Round, Size 18	Short Handle	11 mm	37 mm	List $80.60	$48.32
06062-1020	5550	Round, Size 20	Short Handle	12 mm	39 mm	List $88.00	$52.76
	out of stock, available 6/28
06062-1022	5550	Round, Size 22	Short Handle	12.8 mm	41 mm	List $102.90	$61.70
06062-1024	5550	Round, Size 24	Short Handle	13.2 mm	42 mm	List $121.90	$73.09
06062-1026	5550	Round, Size 26	Short Handle	14 mm	45 mm	List $128.30	$76.93
06062-1030	5550	Round, Size 30	Short Handle	16 mm	48 mm	List $144.20	$86.46