This one is similar to sable hair, but softer and they’re not as spring-y as the prized sable hair. The Princeton Heritage 4050 series is a synthetic sable hair brush and is a fraction of the cost of natural sable hair brushes. This type of hair is best for round shape brushes because of the snap.
If you’re a natural hair brush person, this is what you want to look for. This is the most coveted and prized hair for watercolor brushes. Related: How to Clean Your Watercolor Brushes Neither are great for the environment, so it’s important that when choosing a brush, you know how to take care of it so it lasts a lifetime!
I personally prefer synthetic hair brushes for the price point and the fact that they don’t come from harming animals. There are pros and cons to using both synthetic and natural hair brushes. This will vary depending on the size and shape of the brush, but certain series and brands of brushes will have a better capacity than others. If the hair of the brush remains bent for longer, it has a good spring! Capacity/Load How well a brush holds its shape when you’re applying different watercolor techniques or dragging it across your paper. I use synthetic hair brushes for this reason because often, natural hair brushes are too soft to have a good snap! Spring This is measured by how well a brush “snaps” back to its original shape or parallel after it’s bent. I only share my faves and it helps support the free content I share! Thank you! While these brushes are my top picks, I thought I’d round up an ultimate guide to watercolor brushes, my top picks and what they’re used for, so you can go out on your own and choose what’s best for you and your style! Also, some of these brands might be easier to find in your area, so let’s get to it! Disclosure: This email contains affiliate links which means for some product purchases, I may earn a small commission-at no extra cost to you. Specifically the Heritage 4050 series for my watercolor paintings.
If you’ve been following my blog or YouTube channel for a while, then you’ll know I’m a HUGE fan of Princeton brushes. There are so many opinions, brands and styles of brushes that it can be difficult to actually know if you’re choosing the right brush.
Looking for the best watercolor brushes? Let me just state the obvious: This is an overwhelming task.
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