NB 987RB3

Golden Synthetic Hair Brush With Transparent Short Handle & Soft Rubber Grip - Set Of 3 (2 Round, 1 Bright)

Suitable for Gouache, Tempera & Watercolor

$19.78 CAD
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STIFFNESS

SPRINGINESS

WATER-RETENTION

PAINT-RETENTION

Brush Length: Short Handle
Brush Shape: Varied Set
Brush Size: Varied Set

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Explore our set of three Golden Synthetic Hair Brushes, featuring a transparent short handle with a soft rubber grip for comfortable, extended painting sessions. Ideal for watercolor, gouache, and tempera, these brushes also excel with acrylic paints. With two round brushes (#5 and #12) and one bright brush (#24), this set offers versatility for various painting techniques. The synthetic bristles maintain their shape well, providing stiffness and springiness for precise brushwork. Enjoy excellent water retention and paint retention, ensuring smooth and consistent application. Elevate your painting experience with these high-quality brushes designed for artists who value comfort and performance.

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Specifications
Brush Length: Short Handle
Brush Shape: Varied Set
Brush Size: Varied Set
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About Paintbrushes
Anatomy, shapes, hairs and how to choose the right paintbrush for your medium.
What this paintbrush is built for

With synthetic hair, this brush is medium stiffness that adapts well across paint types and holds a sharp, springy point for precise control. It holds plenty of water for long watercolor sessions without reloading, and holds a moderate amount of paint. Paired with a short handle acrylic handle, it is built for closer, wrist-controlled work like watercolor, ink or detail painting.

Stiffness
3/5

A balanced stiffness that handles both controlled linework and moderate paint loads.

Springiness
4/5

Snaps back to shape quickly, holding a sharp point for precise, controlled strokes.

Water Retention
4/5

Holds a large reservoir of water, ideal for long washes without reloading.

Paint Retention
3/5

Carries a workable amount of paint for general use.

Explore the brush anatomy

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An educational anatomy diagram. Brush construction varies by model; it is not a photograph of this exact product.

What makes this brush work?

Varied Set brush

Choose a part of the brush to learn what it does. Product-specific properties appear separately above when the relevant metafield is populated.

Bristles

The working end of the brush carries and releases paint. Its shape, material and condition influence the mark it can make.

What does stiffness tell me?
Stiffness describes resistance when the bristles meet the surface. The product-specific rating above appears only when a stiffness value is recorded.
Why does springiness matter?
Springiness describes how readily the brush returns toward its shape after pressure. It can affect control and the feel of a stroke.
Water and paint retention
Water retention describes how much water the brush can carry; paint retention describes how much paint it can pick up and hold. Use the ratings above as product-specific guidance when supplied.
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