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The specialized elongated tip provides extraordinary paint capacity and enables longer, more controlled brushstrokes. This unique design allows artists to create continuous lines without constant reloading.
Crafted from the finest quality red sable hair sourced from the tip of the Kolinsky weasel's tail, offering unmatched performance. These premium natural fibers provide the perfect balance of softness and spring.
Experience exceptional elasticity and resilience that returns to perfect point after every stroke. This remarkable quality enables precise control and consistent performance throughout your painting session.
Achieve the finest details and most delicate lines with extraordinary control. The brush's balanced weight and responsive tip make it perfect for intricate work that demands absolute precision.
Each brush features a short black lacquered handle and corrosion-resistant nickel-plated brass ferrule. This professional construction ensures durability, balance, and optimal performance for years of artistic creation.
Fine details & smooth washes
The exceptional water retention and fluid release make this brush ideal for controlled watercolor work.
Ultra-precise detail work
Perfect for painting miniature figures, models, and gaming pieces with extraordinary precision.
Smooth opaque application
The brush's resilience allows for smooth application of gouache paint with excellent coverage.
Fine lines & flourishes
Create beautiful lettering and delicate flourishes with exceptional control and consistency.
Detailed botanical work
Ideal for rendering intricate botanical illustrations, wildlife art, and detailed compositions.
Professional-quality results
Elevate your artwork with a professional tool that delivers exceptional results across techniques.
The Raphael Kolinsky Design Brush (Series 88026) represents the highest standard in professional artist brushes. This specialty brush features a unique round shape with an extended tip that enables artists to create extraordinarily long, controlled brushstrokes with consistent paint flow.
What makes this brush exceptional is the premium pure Kolinsky red sable hair - widely regarded as the finest brush material in the world. These natural fibers offer unparalleled performance that synthetic alternatives simply cannot match.
The extended tip design holds significantly more paint than standard brushes, allowing for longer continuous strokes without the need for constant reloading. This quality is particularly valuable for creating flowing lines, seamless gradients, and extensive detail work.
The natural resilience of Kolinsky sable ensures the brush springs back to its perfect shape even after extensive use. This consistent performance maintains the brush's precision throughout long painting sessions and over its extended lifetime.
The brush maintains the finest point for detailed work, allowing artists to achieve extraordinary precision. From the most delicate highlights to the finest lines, this brush offers unparalleled control for demanding technical work.
Delivers reliable results stroke after stroke, providing artists with a dependable tool they can trust. The brush responds consistently to pressure and technique, allowing for confident execution of complex artistic vision.
The extended liner tip (hair length varies from 26-36mm depending on size) makes this brush particularly valuable for techniques requiring long fluid lines, such as foliage rendering, fine detail work, and continuous flowing strokes.
Crafted with Raphael's legendary attention to quality, each brush features a nickel-plated brass ferrule highly resistant to corrosion and a perfectly balanced short black lacquered wooden handle for optimal control.
Artist's Note: The Raphael 88026 brush is often referred to as a "liner" brush due to its extended tip, but its versatility extends far beyond simple line work. Many professional artists consider this brush an essential part of their toolkit for its unique combination of capacity, precision, and control.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Series | Raphael 88026 Design/Liner |
| Brush Shape | Round with Extended Tip |
| Hair Type | 100% Pure Kolinsky Red Sable |
| Handle | Short Black Lacquered Wood |
| Ferrule | Nickel-Plated Brass (Corrosion Resistant) |
| Hair Length | 26-36mm (varies by size) |
| Available Sizes | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
| Optimal For | Watercolor, Gouache, Tempera, Detail Work |
Tip: Many artists find having multiple sizes in their collection invaluable. Smaller sizes (2-4) for fine details, medium sizes (6-8) for versatile work, and larger sizes (10-12) for more fluid, expressive strokes.
The extended tip of the Raphael 88026 brush excels at creating the fine, flowing lines needed for botanical illustration. Use the brush's full length for sweeping stems and veins, then the precise tip for delicate details on petals and leaves.
Take advantage of the brush's exceptional paint capacity to create long, uninterrupted lines without reloading. This technique is particularly valuable for calligraphy, decorative elements, and creating flowing organic shapes.
Use varying pressure to transition from extremely fine lines to broader strokes within a single movement. This technique creates dynamic, expressive lines that can add energy and movement to your compositions.
The brush's ability to hold and gradually release water makes it perfect for applying thin, transparent glazes of color. Build up multiple layers with precise control for rich, luminous effects and smooth transitions.
The fine tip and excellent control make this brush ideal for painting miniature figures and models. Use the very tip for eyes, facial features, and small details, while the belly of the brush holds enough paint for consistent application.
Proper care is essential to maintain the exceptional quality and longevity of your Raphael Kolinsky brush. Follow these professional recommendations to ensure your investment provides years of artistic service:
Professional Tip: Consider conditioning your Kolinsky sable brush occasionally with a dedicated brush conditioner or a small amount of hair conditioner. This helps maintain the natural oils in the sable hair, keeping it supple and extending the brush's lifespan.
Proper care will ensure your premium Raphael Kolinsky brush provides years of exceptional service!
"The Raphael 88026 brush has been a game-changer for my botanical watercolor work. The extended tip allows me to create the most delicate, flowing lines for stems and foliage, while still maintaining enough capacity for larger washes. The control and precision are unmatched by any other brush I've used."
- Professional Botanical Illustrator
For over 200 years, Raphael has been synonymous with exceptional quality in artist brushes. Their dedication to traditional craftsmanship combined with innovative design has made them a favorite among professional artists worldwide. The 88026 Series represents the pinnacle of Raphael's brush-making expertise, offering artists a tool of uncompromising quality and performance.
Since 1793, Raphael has maintained the highest standards of brush making, combining traditional techniques with modern innovation.
Only the finest Kolinsky sable hair is selected for these brushes, harvested from the tip of the tail for optimal performance.
Each brush is meticulously hand-tied and shaped by master brush makers with decades of experience.
Experience the legendary quality of the Raphael Kolinsky Design Brush 88026 - the choice of professional artists worldwide.
Available in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 26 - Aug 31
US$40
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