Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Watercolor Brushes

Comments about Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Liner:

I use for ink drawings & writing on Washi paper that is used in my encaustic work.

Comments about Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Flat Wash:

Bought on sale. Holds paint well. Brush doesn't split.

Comments about Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Flat Wash:

I am really enjoying this brush! Deposits pigment well! I plan on buying a few more in bigger sizes

Comments about Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Watercolor Round:

Pure sable brushes are so terribly expensive. These Da Vinci Brushes are excellent and perform as I need.

Comments about Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Travel Brush:

I got a travel synthetic brush #5 in a watercolor set. I loved the idea and how it unscrews and becomes very portable. So I tried the Kolinski Sable (not this one) and loved it too. I was so afraid I would eventually wear it off or lose it I decided to get the Red Sable ones too as a "reserve" as they were a little cheaper than the Kolinski ones. I cannot tell the difference. I believe the 2 davince travel sable brushes (Kolinski and Red Sable) perform the same - maybe over time one will keep its point longer than the other, don't know! If you want a good value in a portable brush that you could also use at home, this is a great choice. I just wish Davinci would make other shapes too in the travel line !!

Comments about Da Vinci Brushes Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Watercolor Round:

These days, it's hard to find quality, even when you pay top dollar. I recently bought series 7 and was sadly disappointed. The norm is to expect bent and stray hairs. I'm sorry, but I can't get used to that. However, I ordered the Da Vinci brushes, not expecting much, and was pleasantly surprised. I'm studying to be a botanical artist and a pointed round in many sizes is necessary. These are absolutely fabulous. In fact, they are better than the WN Series 7, which I also have.

Comments about Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Travel Brush:

The brush was very disappointing. I thought I would try this travel brush even though it is expensive, but upon getting I saw the brush did not come to a nice point, tried it for a day and very, very disappointed. I have bought much cheaper brushes that performed much better. Not sure I will try another Di Vinci brand brush. I did return it and Blicks customer service was great.

Comments about Da Vinci Brushes Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Watercolor Round:

As a watercolorist, I may be hard on my brushes... But these brushes are good for their price. Not the best (W/N Series 7), but very good flex and paint capacity. Tried a size 5 for a while, so bought more for myself for Christmas (sizes 3-8). Although the handles on them were weird to get used to at first (the cross-section is a smoothed hexagonal rather than a circle), after a while I came to really like the added grip they provide. It is especially important to me since I lost my index and middle fingers in an accident on my painting hand, but I think "normally-fingered" people will appreciate them, too. BTW, my paintings are fairly detailed; these brushes are comfortable for that extended painting time.

Comments about Da Vinci Brushes Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Watercolor Round:

Works beautifully, and I love the fact that it has a sturdy cover. The cover screws on and you can really protect the fine liner bristles.

Comments about Da Vinci Brushes Da Vinci Russian Red Sable Watercolor Round:

These are pricey, but they are by far the best brushes I've used. They hol dthe paint exceptionally well, and give a smooth, flowing line. I mainly use acrylics, and although these are "watercolor" brushes, I find them to be a multi functional painting utensil!