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Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Quill

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Princeton has done it again, offering its softest and thirstiest synthetic ever!

Almost 20 years ago, Princeton gave artists a synthetic version of Sable that was almost the equal of fine Kolinsky. Today, it's still the standard for performance among its rivals. When Princeton set out to create a synthetic version of Squirrel, the company developed a brush that may actually outperform the natural version.

Neptune is Princeton's thirstiest brush ever, delivering oceans of color to the sheet. Featuring the latest synthetic fiber technology, the Neptune's multiple-diameter filaments are configured to replicate the smooth feel of natural Squirrel, with enhanced snap and resilient strength. Experts in natural hair have been incredulous that the Neptune brush hair is actually synthetic.

Princeton is proud to offer Neptune in a beautiful range of shapes that includes hand-tied Mottlers and Quills. The beautiful sea glass handles of the Aquarelle brushes are the signature of the line.

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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Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Quill

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3/28/2013

5.0

Nice Brush

By Rick

from Texas

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Comments about Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Quill:

The quill brush has a very smooth feel to it. The tip also has a nice point and it picks up nicely. I like it more than some of my other quill brushes. I will purchsase again.

11/29/2012

5.0

Very comparable to natural bristle

By Clayton Harper

from Boston, MA

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Comments about Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Quill:

Squirrel quills suit my style of watercolor painting best, but they can be prohibitively expensive in larger sizes. The Size 4 Neptune Quill that I own has a tremendous carrying capacity, a wonderfully soft feel on the paper, and a terrific pointing ability. It may derive from the luxurious length of the bristles, or the varying diameters of them, but this briush is only a very small amount springier or snappier than my natural bristle equivelents - and that aspect was my biggest worry before purchasing. It may actually make this one better!

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Item	Brush	Style	Width	Length		Price Prices, promotions, and availability may vary by store, catalog, and online.	Qty
09085-1004	Quill, Size 4	Short Handle	10 mm	38 mm	List $35.95	$19.70
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09085-1006	Quill, Size 6	Short Handle	11 mm	37 mm	List $43.95	$24.08
09085-1008	Quill, Size 8	Short Handle	13 mm	40 mm	List $54.95	$30.11