Name: Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes and Sets
Brand: Princeton
Rating: 4.7 (234 reviews)

The Princeton Velvetouch is more than a new brush, it is next-generation technology! 

Containing a blend of luxurious NextGen synthetic filaments, Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes are the ultimate mixed media tool for watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints. The Velvetouch line includes a full range of traditional shapes, plus specialty brushes such as long rounds with exceptionally sharp points, oval mops, script liners, and spotters for precise painting and maximum color control. 

The NextGen synthetic filament in Velvetouch brushes is the result of seven years of research and development by Naohide Takamoto, a fifth-generation brushmaker and the grandson of the inventor of Taklon, the first artist-grade synthetic brush fiber. Takamoto continues to dedicate himself to the development of synthetics that outperform their natural hair equivalents. 

Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush has a soft-finish wood handle to complement the enhanced performance and experience of the Velvetouch filaments, resulting in a brush that feels as good in the hand as it does when applying paint to paper, canvas, and other surfaces.


***Blick Exclusive* Set of 4**  - Just in time for holiday gifting, this exclusive set includes one each Round 1, Round 8, Angle Shader 1/4", and Spotter 18/0.


**Set of 4**  - This set includes one each of Round 4, Long Round 8, Angle Shader 3/8", and a Wash 3/4", all with short handles. Innovative NextGen hair technology works with all media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Signature soft-finish Velvetouch wood handles enhance the painting experience.

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-Up

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - *Blick Exclusive* Set of 4

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes and Sets

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Set of 4

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Set of 4 (Outside of Packaging)

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Mini Angular Shader

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - 3 Sizes, Close-up of Angular Shaders

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Angular Shaders

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Mini Angled Spotter

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - 3 Different Size Blender Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - 2 Sizes of Chisel Blender Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Mini Dagger Striper

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Mini Fan and Fan Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Mini Fan and Fan Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Mini Filbert and Filbert Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Mini Filbert and Filbert Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Mini Filbert Grainer and Filbert Grainer Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Mini Filbert Grainer and Filbert Graniner Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Mini Flat Shader and Shader Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Mini Flat Shader and Shader Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Mini Liners

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Mini Liners

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Close-up of Liner

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Liner

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Close-up of Long Liner

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Long Liner

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Mini Monogram Liner

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Oval Mop

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Oval Mop in 3 Sizes 

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Short Handle Brushes - Close-up of Petals 

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Short Handle Brushes - Petals in 3 Sizes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Mini Round and Round Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Mini Round and Round Brushes in 3 Sizes for Each

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Script Liner of 2 Sizes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Script Liner

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Short Liners

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Short Liner

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Mini Spotters

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Mini Spotters

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Close-up of Spotter

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Spotter

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Strokes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Strokes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes - Close-up of Wash Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Wash Brushes

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes (Shown in use)

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Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush

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The Princeton Velvetouch Long Round is tapered to provide precision and fine detail, whereas the full-body provides a controlled release of color. The differences between a Long Round and a traditional Round are the shape of the belly, the gradual taper, and the length of the hair.

https://www.dickblick.com/items/06433-1010/

Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Long Round, Size 10

The Oval Mop is a brush with innovative synthetic hair that is crimped to mimic the shape and movement of natural hair. This brush is recommended for softening and blending, as well as varnishing and decoupage because it shows minimal brushstrokes.

https://www.dickblick.com/items/06434-1012/

Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Oval Mop, Size 1/2"

The Princeton Velvetouch is more than a new brush, it is next-generation technology!

Containing a blend of luxurious NextGen synthetic filaments, Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes are the ultimate mixed media tool for watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints. The Velvetouch line includes a full range of traditional shapes, plus specialty brushes such as long rounds with exceptionally sharp points, oval mops, script liners, and spotters for precise painting and maximum color control.

The NextGen synthetic filament in Velvetouch brushes is the result of seven years of research and development by Naohide Takamoto, a fifth-generation brushmaker and the grandson of the inventor of Taklon, the first artist-grade synthetic brush fiber. Takamoto continues to dedicate himself to the development of synthetics that outperform their natural hair equivalents.

Every Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush has a soft-finish wood handle to complement the enhanced performance and experience of the Velvetouch filaments, resulting in a brush that feels as good in the hand as it does when applying paint to paper, canvas, and other surfaces.

https://www.dickblick.com/items/06426-1038/

Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Angular Shader, 3/8"

The Princeton Velvetouch Angled Spotter has a handle that is specifically designed for working on hard-to-each areas. It also provides the ultimate in precision for creating fine details.

https://www.dickblick.com/items/06449-1030/

Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brush - Angle Spotter, Mini, Size 3/0

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*Blick Exclusive* Princeton Mixed Media Set

__Blick Exclusive!__ Created especially for Blick’s 110th anniversary celebration, the Princeton Mixed Media Set is a 7-piece assortment of versatile, high-quality tools for painters working in a variety of media. 

Each set includes five Princeton Velvetouch brushes, the ultimate mixed media tool for watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints, plus a brush holder. Velvetouch brushes feature a luxurious blend of innovative NextGen synthetic filaments and a signature soft-finish wood handle to enhance the painting experience. 

Also included is a Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Pad, offering true, professional-quality wet and dry media performance. Sheets are crafted from 100% premium cotton fiber and are archival, lignin-free, and acid-free, for mixed media artwork that lasts.

Each set contains one Velvetouch Angle Shader 1/4", Velvetouch Round 2 Brush, Velvetouch Round 8 Brush, Velvetouch Long Round 6 Brush, and Velvetouch Flat Shader 8 Brush, plus one Brush Holder and one Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Pad in size 6" x 8".

Blick Exclusive! Created especially for Blick’s 110th anniversary celebration, the Princeton Mixed Media Set is a 7-piece assortment of versatile, high-quality tools for painters working in a variety of media. 

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Princeton Watercolor Floral Brush Set (in package)

Curated by Princeton artist ambassador and expert floral painter Esther Peck, the Princeton Watercolor Floral Set combines a selection of brushes from three of Princeton's best-selling brush series: Velvetouch, Heritage, and Neptune. Explore endless creative possibilities with these short-handled, synthetic brushes perfectly suited to paint botanical and other organic shapes in watercolor or gouache.  

Heritage brushes feature a special blend of synthetic sable bristles of varying diameters. They resemble genuine sable and perform at a higher level than other synthetics.

Neptune brushes feature synthetic squirrel bristles. Supremely soft and supple, they boast excellent water holding capacity. 

Velvetouch brushes are the ultimate mixed brush, containing a blend of luxurious NextGen synthetic filaments and soft-finish wood handles.

Each brush in the set is both animal and environmentally friendly with beautifully crafted, 100% certified wood handles. 

Princeton Watercolor Floral Set - Contains one each Heritage Round 2, Heritage Round 6, Neptune Round 8, Velvetouch Angle Shader 3/8", and Velvetouch Petals 8.

Curated by Princeton artist ambassador and expert floral painter Esther Peck, the Princeton Watercolor Floral Set combines a selection of brushes from three of Princeton's best-selling brush series: Velvetouch, Heritage, and Neptune. Explore endless creative possibilities with these short-handled, synthetic brushes perfectly suited to painting botanical and other organic shapes in watercolor or gouache.

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Princeton Brush Lettering Set (front of package)

With the Princeton Brush Lettering Set, you have every brush you need to practice lettering and calligraphy. Carefully selected by Princeton Artist Ambassador and lettering artist Jeannie Dickson, this set combines Princeton’s top four selling synthetic brush collections, Velvetouch, Heritage, Aqua Elite, and Summit, so your creative possibilities are endless. These short-handled, synthetic bristle brushes are both animal and environmentally friendly because they’re made with FSC 100% Certified wood handles. They’re ideal for use with any fluid media — watercolor, watercolor inks, acrylic inks, mixed media, or gouache. 

The set includes one each Aqua Elite Angle Shader 1/4", Heritage Liner 6, Summit Round 8, Velvetouch Angle Shader 3/8", and Velvetouch Round 4.

The Princeton Brush Lettering 5-Piece Set has every brush you need to practice lettering and calligraphy. It combines Princeton’s top four selling brush collections, Velvetouch, Heritage, Aqua Elite, and Summit. Short-handled, synthetic bristle brushes are made with FSC 100% Certified wood handles. Use with any fluid media — watercolor, watercolor inks, acrylic inks, mixed media, or gouache.

Shop Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Brushes and Sets at Blick. Containing a blend of NextGen synthetic filaments, makes these brushes the ultimate mixed media tool.

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Containing a blend of luxurious NextGen synthetic filaments, Princeton Velvetouch Series 3950 Synthetic Brushes are the ultimate mixed media tool for watercolors, acrylics, and oils. The range includes traditional and specialty shapes, all with soft-finish wood handles.

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