Black Velvet Set

I love these brushes! I was a little nervous at first, because the oval wash brush had some hairs sticking out from the side on arrival, and I have never seen a high-quality brush do that unless it had been missed handled in an art store. I worried that maybe I had been sold knock off brushes. But I suspect that it might just be because of the way that thing “cat’s tongue“ style brush had been cut, and maybe it’s harder to keep every single hair stuck in place with with the gum Arabic binder. The other brushes and said in the set didn’t have this issue. Once I wet the oval wash brush and rinsed it out, it was fine, and when I shaped the brush into position before I let it dry afterward, it looked perfect after drying. The bushes held plenty of water, and using the old wash brush was a dream! Pairing this brush with some new high-quality engram watercolor paints and 140 pound, 100% cotton after color paper, I finally got the flowing, magical washes of color that I see on so many YouTube tutorials. I liked that the mix of real squirrel hair with synthetic Weslo I see so many YouTube tutorials. I liked that the mix of real squirrel hair with synthetic Risslon fibers Give me just the right blend of water dispersion and control. I didn’t think I would like to paint with real squirrel hair (and at this point I still haven’t), because I didn’t think I would like the floppiness of real squirrel, but I really wanted brushes that would hold a lot of water. This brush held it’s shape (without the strong “snap back” of a full synthetic, while delivering plenty of water. It was so wonderful that I now think I’d like a couple of 100% squirrel brushes, at least for washes. I will try to update the review with a little more on the performance of the brushes. But comparing them side to side to the Master’s Touch golden taklon brushes that I got at hobby lobby, which are a good price for the inexpensive price and came recommended by Steve on the “Mind of Watercolor” YouTube channel (as did these Silver Brush Black Velvet brushes, which are some of his favorite), the Black Velvet are so much better and totally worth the money. I would say even a new watercolor artist would be better off buying this set of three then to buy 20 of a nice-but-less-expensive brushes. And you can do most of the things you need with this set. In fact, the tips are so sharp on the wash and the number eight round brush that you almost don’t even need the liner brush. The tips are super pointy and amazing! Much better than any of the other brushes I have, including my less expensive liner brushes. I can understand if you are brand new to watercolor and aren’t sure if you will stay with it, you might not want to spend this much. In that case, I would recommend one or two Master’s Touch golden taklon brushes from Hobby Lobby to start. Their Masters Touch art supplies go on sale for 50% off at least once a month, wait until then. A round brush (#8 or #6 maybe) and a 3/4” or 1” oval wash. Start with those, and if you like watercolor, then get this set (the one with the oval wash, liner, and #8 round). But if you can afford this set, start with it. If you start with bad paper, paint, or brushes, you might give up, thinking that the problem is you when it’s actually your supplies, because that almost happened to me.

I already own several Silver Brushes and know firsthand the exceptional quality they offer, so I wanted to expand my collection with a few more types. This set comes with three brushes: the script liner brush is perfect for creating long, uniform lines; the 1/4" flat wash brush works beautifully for washes and clean even lines; and the #0 round brush is ideal for small, intricate details. Each brush feels superb in hand and performs flawlessly. Silver Brush’s Black Velvet line is the only brand I trust for professional-quality results, and these brushes only reinforce why I’ll continue choosing them for all my painting projects.

These brushes are beautiful. I ordered two packs and am beyond excited about them. Ive been using Raphael travel brushes since 2019 and finally am investing in some more brushes. These exceed my expectations. Come to stunning points once wet. See comparison of brushes. Anyone complaining about how there may be fraying should invest in brush soap. One style with that and it wont be a problem. Though wasn't necessary for the two packs ive ordered. Will order more in the future

I use these round brushes every week in my watercolor class, especially the #4, #6, and #8. I really like their pointed tips which allow me to paint thin lines as well as wide, no matter which width I use. They hold lots of color (the #8 could almost be used in place of a mop, it holds so much paint), and clean up well. I haven't lost many bristles (only a few in the beginning, which is normal), and the brushes hold their shape. They are expensive if the brushes are bought separately, but this package is the best price you can get for these brushes.

These are some of the best brushes I've ever had. They are so soft and such high quality. The amount of water that they hold is amazing and additionally, they don't just bleed it all out at once as soon as they touch the paper. I feel like I have so much control over what I'm doing! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because they should give you something better than the liner brush. I can't see myself using it as it is so thin and long and hard to manage. Additionally, it came slightly frayed but I've barely used it so I can't say for sure if it will consistently come together with water or not. But the size 8 brush is the best brush in the world and it get's such a fine point that I don't even need the liner. I can use that brush for everything except the large washes. Definitely a staple for me but I probably won't buy this set again in the future because of the liner brush, I'll just buy them individually to suit my needs.

Love this line of brushes!

First time trying this brand and I LOVE them. They’re what I have been searching for. I am a watercolor artist and also have daVinci brushes & Princeton Neptune, both Sable hair bristles. They’re not bad, but this brand is everything I’ve been looking for. It holds a sharp point that is great for fine details- at almost any size brush- so you can start with a larger brush and see how you like it. I ended up buying 2-10, which I don’t regret. I use every size regularly. It’s helped up my game for sure! The brushes hold an amazing amount of paint, but doesn’t flood the paper and offers great control. It has sturdy bristles great for scrubbing off a mistake or blending again after drying & rewetting, but reforms instantly to go right back. The wide brush is a great investment for creating smooth washes, rewetting quickly and uniformly, and also lifting off excess paint or water quickly & efficiently. The value is excellent since you don’t really need to worry about every size from the beginning. I find the size of the handle comfortable I definitely recommend this product and the other brushes in this line! Enjoy & happy painting!

Meine Erwartungen sind zu 100% erfüllt! wunschlos glücklich!!

Thank you so much!

Love these brushes. What else can I say, the name speakers for itself. Most expensive brushes I have but worth every cent.

I love these brushes

Excelente producto, llegó en tiempo y forma, los pinceles son de una calidad muy buena !