da Vinci Watercolor Series 10 Maestro Paint Brush, Round Kolinsky Red Sable with Gift Box, Size 8

Fake! Counterfeit!Absolute garbage gift set...do not buy. The brushes were frayed, split easily. They look real, come in a nice looking package....but are absolute knockoffs.

I purchased these as a bit of a splurge and while I've not used them much, just because I am so nervous to use them knowing how hard I am on my cheaper brushes, they are absolutely beautiful to work with. Looking for a gift for someone who is interested in watercolor or gouache painting? Look no further! The sizes provided give you a great range and the tiny 5/0 brush is perfect for fine details. I look forward to using them more over the summer!

I was expecting a high quality brush because it was sable but I have found that synthetic brushes hold their form better and don't leave drag lines. I missed the window to return so I'm stuck with them but will go with synthetic brushes in the future. I like e-boot brushes. But remember, never order brushes from Amazon unless they come in a package. They don't mail single brushes well at all!

Great value for this set of kolinsky red sable brushes. I have only used the 4 and the 0. I have not used the 00000 yet. They have a nice bounce back, and retain the point very nicely. The handles are a perfect length and are light in the hand. Highly recommend this set. If I am not going to use the brushes I actually put them back in the cardboard case they came in. I have used Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Watercolor brushes and feel these are just as good.

Spending over $50 bucks for a paintbrush seemed a strange thing to do. Especially for a poor retired person. But I have seen Charles Reid use these brushes. Also a few days ago I saw Brenda Swenson use this one too in a video on YouTube. So I there were two endorsements right there.So I had been noticing for some time that my other size 8 brushes were gone. Wore out. So, I thought, okay I need a new one, so here I am with my new brush, the Da Vinci Maestro 35, size 8.Wow. The brush hairs and tip measure slightly over one inch in length! This brush is nearly 9 inches in length. So once you get all the gum Arabic washed out, do some tests for yourself. Holds lots of paint and water. The long tip is a dream. Best brush I ever had. Do yourself a favor. Indulge. Oh, I also checked prices. Dick B- $71.75, Jackson’s-$74.64, Jerry’s-$112.00, Da Vinci NYC- $112.50. So Amazon had the best price too.

The Maestro brushes from da Vinci are the best ones they sell and are really worth the investment. My favorites are this line and the kolinsky sable brushes from Escoda. Raphael brushes, not so much.

I have painted miniatures for years. These brushes are hands down the best I have ever used. They are great at holding their shape and have a nice spring to them. Worth every penny if you are serious about painting.

I got this brushes but brush tip is open wide and didn’t come back pointy. I can’t used anymore. I want to return it.