da Vinci BrushesFBA 06 da Vinci Watercolor Series 5880 CosmoTop Spin Paint Brush, Flat Synthetic with Red Handle, Size 6 (5880-06)

This is (so far) my very favorite paintbrush. I use it for everything. I can't express how much nicer it is to use than the inexpensive brushes I'd been using (which I thought were fine) It holds so much water, and paints a very very thin line OR a thick line or a wash. It feels nice in my hand, fits perfectly into my Meeden palette, and returns to its perfect point when wetted. LOVE!!!!!!! Will buy more!!!! I'm including some paintings I've done with it... one of my own and two copied from online tutorials. I love this brush and will buy in other sizes. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWC8V5D/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=threesixfivea-20&linkId=93050feaaf100b363ab5e76344c7955c

This is a well-made brush but far firmer than my other watercolor brushes. It holds a fair amount of water and keeps its shape well. A little too well. A softer brush allows for scrunching in foliage and other effects that I struggle to do with this one. On the other hand, the firm point and large capacity of this brush make it useful for a variety of line thicknesses. It has its place but probably isn't going to be a favorite.

Most excellent choice...does just about anything you want. One of my two most favorite brushes. The second is da Vinci's Cosmo Top 5580. Had I known of these brushes when I first start watercolor it would saved so much $$$.. These two are worth the initial investment.

I received 2 sizes of these brushes, the size 0 was in terrible shape, the size 1 was just fine. Amazon ships these in a box without a plastic sleeve or the usual plastic tube guard around the bristles so one survived, the other didn't. Since these are very cheap synthetic brushes they do not have the ability to return back to their original shape once damaged. I do love the ergo handles. Once you use them (if you get a decent one that isn't damaged), they perform pretty well for detailed areas with my watercolor pencils on smooth heavyweight coloring book pages. I have not tried using them on real watercolor paper. I would imagine they would not hold up well with any paper that has texture.

Brush is fine. BUT was just tossed in the bottom of a box...NO PROTECTION for the bristles

Having purchased so many brushes the last couple of years I think I have finally found the one. The tip is perfect for fine lines and its softened triangular-shaped handle fits so well in my fingers for comfort and control. After some reviews, I worried that it would arrive w/o the plastic sleeve and ruined bristles. I initially hesitated b/c of these reviews, but so glad I went ahead and purchased it. The brush came in perfect condition with a strong plastic protector sleeve over its bristles.

The Da Vinci Cosmo top spin size 10 is a great value and works well as an all around go to on smaller watercolor studies. It's too small for large washes IMO but is very versitile for detail and loose applications. It holds a fair amount of paint and keeps a good shape. Great brush for someone new to watercolor or even an old pro. Brush came with a protective sleeve and I've had no trouble with any wayward hairs coming out. A great addition to my brush collection. One tip, wash new brushes before using them.

I really like this brush! Compared to the Princeton elite brushes, this brush holds a small amount more, but not by much. Great price in comparison. I think I might return the Silver brushes I bought and get more brushes like this.

Amazing brush, shame the handle is small this is the only down fall.

Lovely brush! So nice to use