Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour Sable Brush, One-Stroke ¾"

Really like this brush. Not sure if it is a true sable but it feels like it. I got size 12 for bigger paintings. Hold a lot of water and very versatile.

This #8 is my only go to brush for comic book inking it holds a lot of ink and holds its tip, as comic artist I give it A PLUS!!!!!!

I ordered the W&N Professional Sable Brush in #00 and received the W&N Cotman brush in #00 which is a less expensive synthetic brush. I really need the size to complete some detail work on a project that is due Sunday night so I have to keep this but I'm pretty bummed out I paid more for a less expensive brush. I would normally submit an exchange but don't have the time to wait for the correct replacement. The brush was packaged with extreme care from the seller though and arrived on time in great condition, I just wish I'd received the one I ordered. The W&N brushes are all really great, I have several other sizes of the round ones and a few flat in the professional sable series that work really well and overall I'd recommend these. I've used along with the W&N gouache and the pans with success.

I have to say, when I saw the price tag on this brush I was floored. Who in their right mind would pay this much for a brush?Well, I did. After months of trying to master watercolor with some cheap synthetic brushes, I decided to splurge on this seemingly gimmicky brush, and I had no idea what I was missing.The sable hair holds as much moisture as I need, so washes and gradients are smooth and seamless. The pointed round allows me to get into tight corners without my colors bleeding. I ordered this in a size 8, which is a great happy medium for moderate sized paintings. No shedding and no crimped hairs. This is now my go-to brush for any watercolor painting.If you do decide to purchase an artist grade brush like this, make sure you treat it as such! Paint comes off easily with warm running water and the brush retains its shape (so-far) through weeks of washing. If you must use soap, use only the gentlest of cleansers! Whereas my synthetic brushes now get a squirt of Dawn and some hot water, my WN brush is treated like royalty. No technical issues yet, and I don't expect any!My only complaint with the brush is its price tag, but after painting with it , I definitely think its worth the plunge. I plan on phasing out my cheap Hobby Lobby brush sets for more high-quality brushes like this in the upcoming months.

I just used this brush for the first time. I does not dry to a shaped point. This is a huge problem. I cleaned it and shaped it to a point and hung it upside down to dry and it did not retain the shape after drying. I have used Winsor Newton series 7 brushes without this problem. I thought I would try the professional series hoping to save some money. What a mistake. I wanted to return it however, by the time I got a chance to use it, and decided I was not happy, the return window had closed. I'm stuck. The lesson I learned was check the return policy and test your brush as soon as possible. I have used Winsor Newton brushes for many years and have never been so disappointed.

I have a growing collection of Windsor and Newton brushes and they're all fantastic. A little pricey but there's no arguing with the performance. Compared to Raphael 8404 and Artis Opus - it pains me to say it a little bit - but I vastly prefer the W&N. Have painted countless minis with a size 0, 1, and 2. Each brush performing well. Honestly, take care of the brushes and they'll take care of you and last you a long time. After each session I clean up with Masters brush soap and, despite the mess I make of the handles, the brushes hold their shape and tip flawlessly. Love them. Wish they were a bit cheaper, sure, but it's hard to argue with the quality.

I'm a professional artist and own this brush in sizes 12 and 7. I use them daily for much of my artwork, particularly the size 7s, of which I own three. They run smaller than the Series 7 brushes, which I also own and use, but are on par in terms of quality, in my experience, and don't lack in any way. For reference, the Professional size 12 is a little smaller than the Series 7 size 10 and the Professional size 7 is roughly the same size as the Series 7 size 6.It's also worth noting that when I've ordered these through Amazon, I've twice received the synthetic version, which has a dark blue handle (the Professional has a matte black handle, by contrast) and is marked 'Synthetic Sable.' If that happens, you should return it.

A good rigger for watercolor. Could not find locally.