Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature Detail Art Brushes

This is the only brush that will maintain its cupped, pointed shape during all phases of your work. I strongly suggest you begin with the larger sizes, 7 thru 12. The ideal size for me was always the #10, as it enabled me to get the most done, quite rapidly. The greatest benefit is that you won't be switching back and forth, as you can use these to spot dust on a B&W print, just as effortlessly as you might fill in a Paynes-gray British sky. * One word of caution, moths eat sable, and provided you paint daily, you've nothing to worry about. Leave them to rot in the attic and you will have nothing left in a few years.

For years I've used Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature rounds and don't know what I would do without them. The brushes are superior and I hope Jerry's never stops selling them! "Miniatures" not only have shorter handles but also the length of the bristles are shorter--this is the critical feature that sets them apart for me.

My painting exclusively revolves around gaming miniatures and terrain. So what I want from a brush is probably going to vary greatly from those who paint on an easel. That said, I have encountered no better brush than this series. Mini painting is very hard on a brush so repeated use destroys all the qualities you look for when first buying one: namely a good pointed tip and accurate response to pressure (light to paint small areas, harder to splay the fibers out and cover wider areas). The range of use tends to force the fibers out of shape so getting a brush where the point snaps back to its original form is a godsend. This one does it consistently. I have literally done several just using a #2. Highly recommend.

These are the best. They will last for years if you take care of them. Will hold a lot of paint but allows a dry brush technique. The points are sharp and allow a fine line even with a number 2. The only problem is that the gold lettering comes off the shaft in a short time. So I varnish over the lettering before I start using them.

I use this brush (size 2) more than any other. I've been a full-time photo-realist watercolor painter for the past 25 years and this brush is part of my success. It has a great point for almost all my fine detail (I'll use a size 0 or 1 occasionally)but it still holds a lot of paint for medium sized washes. If you think watercolor can't be controlled, than you haven't been using the right brush-this is that brush.

The best aspect of the W&N Series 7 brushes is their ability to maintain a perfect point. The shorter brush length provides a firm spring with a sizable enough belly to hold a good amount of paint. Well worth the extra money, especially for finely detailed work.

WN series 7 are the best brushes I have ever used. I have been doing watercolor for 65 years. If you are going to buy a WN series 7 brush, I would recommend not delaying; this is one of the last sources in the USA. Hopefully series 7's will become available again soon, but for now, this is the only source I would trust. Don't worry about shipment--the people who packed my order at Jerry's did an outstanding job! No way those brushes would be damaged in shipment. The fact is, I know of only one other online seller (they have no series 7 brushes left at all). who packs as well to completely protect your order as Jerry's Congratulations if you get your hands on one of these brushes--I am still using one I bought in 1964; it's old, but hanging in there!.

These are the world's most famous Kolinsky Sable brushes. They live up to their reputation, they are soft and yet keep their sharp point at all times. Easy to work with. If, you paint miniatures/figures or you are into plastic modeling, I highly recommend the Miniature Series, the shorter handle brings great benefit and less stress on the hand for smooth, precise and consistent strokes of paint.

I have far too many sable brushes, but I love them! In the Winsor & Newton Series 7, I have sizes 2,4,and 6. The one I am reviewing is a 00 miniature. I have only used it a few times so far, but it is similar in quality to the other Series 7's. To be honest, I think in a brush that small, you could get by with synthetics. The main problem I have had with the Series 7 brushes is that the lettering wears off, even after limited use. You wouldn't think that would be a problem, but if you have two that are close in size, you want to be sure to pick up the right one. Most of my sables are Raphael, Isabey, and DaVinci, and I have not had this problem of the lettering wearing off. However, Winsor & Newton did replace the one I had the problem with. I'm noticing that now the Size 2 is doing the same thing, though. They are still lovely brushes, though.

I recently purchased a few sizes for a class. I was skeptical at first but the longer I have them, the more I turn to these over my other brushes. I don't have enough experience to declare these as being perfect but they do their job well. The point stays sharp and for such little brushes they hold a lot of pigment/water.