Princeton Brush Neptune Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brush, Quill, 6

I purchased two brushes, Princeton Neptune size 4 and 8 round, and they work beautifully. They hold a lot of water and they allow me to make beautiful petals on florals. These were recommended by an artist I follow on UTube, Petals by Pryia. If you paint a lot of florals, I highly recommend the Princeton Neptune series brushes.

This is my go to quill brush! I have used it in my studio, plein air and when I am teaching. It holds water and pigment to cover large areas, yet a nice fine tip for details. The only drawback I find is that the wires that hold the plastic ferrule break quite easily. I know that this is because my handle swells, but when I am painting as much as I do each day, there is no time for it to dry out. Especially when I am competing at a plein air event.

The bristles are soft and when wet are soppy. This softness allows the bristles to be splayed for texture strokes. The point is softly rounded. I use this line of brushes with the Princeton Aqua-Elite brushes that hold less water, have stiffer bristles, and a sharp point. These two lines of brushes compliment each other and work together on the same painting.

Quality watercolor brush, versatile size with good water retention and paint pick-up; smooth execution and flow.

These brushes are indeed, very close to true squirrel hair. They are a wonderful alternative for anyone looking to avoid using animal products!

I love how much paint these brushes hold!

Beautifully made, holds a lot of water for a synthetic, lovely point.

These Princeton Neptune brushes hold lots of water and slide softly across the paper.

As near to squirrel as you can get

Excellent soft watercolor brush