Winsor & NewtonSeries 7 Kolinsky Sable Brush, Round SH #2, Brown

This is the only tool you need if you are doing traditional inking on large compositions (tabloid or bigger). I use Speedball ink with this brush, works very nicely.

Holds an awesome point, had a couple bend hairs that I just plucked but over all it's been great. I got the size 2 which has been perfect for mini painting.

The media could not be loaded. i recently acquired a Series 7 brush that was made in 1980. this is considered to be the last decade that these brushes performed well, before the company was bought out, hair suppliers changed, and brush manufacturing was outsourced. i have been waiting a long time to see these brushes perform side by side, so that i might see the differences first hand.rather than write a long-winded review, i will let the video included here speak for itself. both brushes are 100% legitimate (the newer one having been purchased directly from Winsor & Newton) and they are both Size 7.(a note, because many people seem to not be aware — when Sable brushes are dry, their bristles “poof” and splay outward, unlike synthetic brushes which remain sleek and pointed, either dry or wet. this is not a defect, a mark of a “failing” brush, or damage to the hair. this is completely normal. if only when the tuft is wet, and the brush does not return to a fine point should you consider your brush to be defective.)for those of you looking for alternatives to the current Series 7, here are a few of my favourites:- da Vinci Maestro Series 11- Raphaël 8404- Royal Talens Rembrandt Series 100- Kalish Series 7 Designer Round- Silver Brush Co. Red Sable 7500S- Roubloff Series 1110 & Series 1115@rennley_

I’ve been painting on and off for some time and usually airbrush is my go to tool so didn’t see the need to spend money on expensive sable hair brushes. So recently I picked up hand painting miniatures and some of the good synthetic brushes wouldn’t cut it at all, upon searching internet Windsor and Newton #2 came in highly recommended, WOW I have to admit I never enjoyed hand painting this much absolutely bunkers, it holds paints very well so you don’t have to keep going back to wet pallet as often which makes it easier to keep a wet edge and eliminates visible brush strokes on large flat surfaces, this #2 has a very fine tip so it can do most of the fine intricate stuff including putting on base cote on majority of my projects. I’m still planning to pick up #4 and #00 for really fine detail but this for now is my workhorse. That being said don’t waste money on cheap brushes buy quality once and guarantee you will enjoy painting instead of getting frustrated.

It's a Kolinsky Sable #2. It's a good brush. It's one of the only 2 sable brushes I have because synthetics are fine for most things. I use it for miniature painting.

This is supposed to be the brush of choice for inking comics. I had to purchase two to get one that would maintain a point. The first, ordered from Dick Blick had a crimp and a too long stray hair at the tip, which produces a jerky, zigzaggy line. The brush I ordered through Amazon was superior. In general, it's a good idea to order three brushes at a time if you order them sight unseen online. That's just the way it is.The Raphael Kolinsky Sable size 2 round is still my favorite brush for comic book inking, but after learning that I ought to pay close attention to the feedback from the brush, I now find that the Windsor and Newton Series 7 no 2 round is more or less equal. Brushes like the Windsor & Newton Series 7 no 2 and the Raphael Kolinsky Sable size 2 round provide physical feedback that you won't get from a brush pen. Learning to sense the physical response from the brush will help to control the line (some artists call it "spring" or "snap" but I find that term misleading--the feedback for me is more subtle).A lot depends on eyesight. Working with a magnifying lamp helped reduce the time it took to improve. As for knowing what to ink and how much, I have a lot to learn.One difference between the W&N series 7 no 2 and the Raphael Kolinsky size 2 round is that the Raphael will hold more ink in the belly, and can produce a thicker line without a dry brush effect longer than the W&N no 2. At the point that the Windsor and Newton produces a dry brush effect with thicker lines, it will continue to produce a "wet" look with thinner lines, which is useful for details. At least this is my experience.For pro white and corrections, Windsor & Newton Series 7 no 2 brushes are my first choice.

This is a great brush, but expensive. The quality does make a difference. It's not a 5 because of price.

I don't use this brush for watercolors. I haven't painted watercolors since 2nd grade. What I do use it for is painting miniatures. I use it for Warhammer, AoS, DnD minis, and display minis. This brush is worth every penny. I wish I could buy every size they sell. If you're painting with cheap synthetic brushes, you will not regret buying this brush. It's perfectly springy, and holds paint well in the belly without making a straight shot to the ferrule. It's easy to clean and keeps a beautiful point. A size 2 can paint eyes and hair really well. I only pull it out for fine details, but it's a joy every time I use it.