Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Water Colour Brush, N1

These are fairly expensive, but they are easily my preferred brushes for miniature painting (e.g. Warhammer). I have tried other Kolinsky Sable brushes, and also dabbled with synthetic brushes, but for me these just work out best. I only use acrylic paints (GW, Vallejo, etc) and don't use metallics.These have a good point, hold enough paint (but not too much) and they last a long time. They are also easy to clean and if looked after will retain their shape.I mostly use a No.1 as it is large enough but has a great point (most of the time). Smaller sizes seem to have no improvement in the tip, but have quite dramatic difference in the body and so don't offer me any advantage.I do however feel that these are quite expensive, and this means I do continue to try to find an alternative, but since they really are, for me, the best brushes, I fully expect I'll be back for more.These won't improve your painting without practice and patience, but they are far far better than cheap synthetic brushes. Try one, and look after it.

These are the absolute kings of brushes. They are pointed enough to paint eyes, but have a large enough body to collect large amounts of paint and work on larger surfaces. These do come with a premium price tag but they're the kings and that unfortunately demands a high cost.

brilliant brushes. the quality of these brushes is really good. they hold their tip and they hold the paint well and last a long time if you take good care of them by thoroughly cleaning after use.they are quite expensive but you're paying for quality and longevity if you spend the money on these brushes they will outlast half a dozen cheap brushes so they are worth the money in the long run

This is the second of these brushes that I've owned. The first (from an art shop) lasted over two years. This one, hasn't lasted 6 months of infrequent use. It's totally lost its tip and is in a worse state than the much older brush. Upon comparison to brushes that are directly form Winsor Newton, the gold writing on shaft if a totally different shade. I'm not convinced this is a legitimate Winsor Newton series 7, it's certainly of poor quality.

The Winsor & Newton Series 7 gets recommended so much in the miniature painting community it is almost a cliché. I've been painting for years, but only recently finally gave into the peer pressure and bought one. I have to say this brush absolutely deserves it's reputation as the being the best brush for minis money can buy. It is an absolute pleasure to use.I have had it for about five months now, and use it almost every day, and it still has a point that looks sharp enough to hurt someone with. All I've done to maintain it is run it under a cold tap for 20 seconds after every painting session and has the same shape as the day I bought it. Not a single hair has gone rogue. It's crazy. Fantastic value for money.

Windsor & Newton Series 7 are the benchmark for great brushes in my opinion.I use them to paint miniatures and they last for a long time when taken good care of.A little bit on the more expensive side, so not suited for people on a budget but overall a good investment.The brush arrived well protected in a plastic tube, and the tip was well formed upon receiving.

I've bought a lot of brushes recently trying to find the right one for me for painting miniatures. Most that I had bough previous were between £10-15 for multiple brushes and most were adequate but just didn't provide me with the results I wanted. When I stumbled across this brush and saw how much it was, I was a little apprehensive when it came to paying the price I'd previously got several brushes for. After using this brush I can honestly say it is 100% worth every penny. It's comfortable to hold, it's a very nice weight, it has a nice tip that allows for the painting of smaller details, and it holds (for me) the right amount of paint. High recommend investing in this brush rather than buying a pack of 5 poorer quality brushes

I don't know whether I just got lucky after reading all the negative reviews on series 7 brushes but mine arrived in perfect condition.This is my first Kolinksy Sable brush and I wanted to see how much difference there was with synthetic brushes. I think the main difference is the amount of paint it will hold which allows me to paint for longer without reloading the brush. Also, for such a small brush it can cover quite a large area, making it very versatile. The fine point allows me to paint very small details and fine lines.When dry the brush has quite a fluffy appearance unlike synthetic brushes, but as soon as it is dipped in water it regains it's sleek shape, also it doesn't have the snap that synthetic brushes have but that is to be expected.Overall, a really nice brush that has become my go-to along with my larger Silver Black Velvets.