Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

get a size #2..... your set to paint for life.
Pros...
-holds lots of wash
-comes to decent point
-controls well
Cons...
- dificult to change colors it holds so much
-soaks up most of the mixed wash, need to mix more than usual

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

This brush is the absolute most versatile brush I have ever used. The full body round will hold strong washes with little to no re-wetting. The fine point will deliver just as well as any sable brush I have ever used! Also, the body of the brush head will hold plenty of water to keep your fine point wet, and juicy. This brush is made extremely well, and just a heads-up, extremely large. The size 0 brush is about as large as my size 8 Blick sable brush.

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

These brushes are beautifully designed and crafted. I recived a size #0 and #3 Raphael squirrel hair mop from my Art professor a while back and fell in love with them. I love working with strong juicy washes and wanted to get one in a bigger size. I bought one from a cheaper brand, but was very disapointed with the results. So I got another Raphael, a size #6. This new brush preformes beautifully along with the other two which are at least 10 years old. They hold a lot of water and paint allowing for juicy washes and large coverage without haveing to reload as often, the hairs come to a nice point which can be used for detail or get into smaller areas, and price is very reasonable for the quality of these brush. This is a great brush for large washes and also for when you want looser brushswork. No watercolorist should be without one.

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

If I bought this brush first, it would be the only one in my collection. From wash to detail, it does it all, and very well.

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

for watercolor use

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

Raphael squirrel mops are used by world's best watercolour artists, and I can attest same conclusion as they would: fantastic brushes, and an amazing deal. Love them, and I'm already thinking about another set, one for home studio, one for plein air painting.

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

I've only used them once, but they feel great and am looking forward to using them more.

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

This squirrel mop really changed how I watercolor. I got the size 8 which is huge for holding water and paint and yet it can hold a wonderfully fine point. I've been telling everyone about this brush, I can't wait to get a smaller one. I might just be able to do everything but the fine detail with these brushes.

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

The Raphael Mop is a fabulous brush. It holds lots of water/paint for washes and has an incredibly tip for fine work. It is like having several brushes all in one. I bought one as a gift for a friend and now I am going to order one for myself.

Comments about Raphaël Raphaël Pure Squirrel Mop Series 803:

Love the performance. Don't like the wire that sticks out.