Holbein Brushes

gold
black
rockcliffe
pastel
Holbein Gold Group

Holbein Gold

Unsurpassed in quality and performance

Ideal for water-media painting, illustration and design.

Produced with seven different lengths and diameters of gold taklon synthetic fiber, the Holbein Holbein brushes feature superior carrying capacity, excellent spring and superb needle-like tips regardless of size. Their distinctive polished blue handle, gold plated (22Carat) ferrule offer an outstanding sable simulation and exceptional handling characteristics.

Round: 5/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24

One Stroke (Flat): 1/8″, 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″, 1-1/2″

Wash (Flat): 1-1/2″, 2″

Filbert: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

Liner/Writer (Long Round): 2, 4, 6

Swordliner: S, M, L

Holbein Black

A blend of Pure Blue Squirrel and Synthetic filaments

Ideal for watercolor and wash applications.

With a high natural hair content, the Holbein Black brushes offer superb carrying capacity and a very fine point.  Delivering unique strength and control across the variety of shapes and sizes, the Holbein Black’s quality is unsurpassed.

Round:0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

One Stroke (Flat): 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″

Wash: L, XL

Swordliner: S, M, L

Holbein Rockcliffe

A long Handled and Stiff Synthetic Brush

Ideal for acrylic, oil and water soluble oil painting.

The strong spring from the double-stiffened synthetic filaments give Holbein’s Rockcliffe brush a high load capacity and excellent pointing.  These thick synthetic filaments make the Rockcliffe’s ideal for acrylic painting and an exceptional, professional artist quality brush.

Round: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Filbert: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Flat: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Bright: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

Holbein Pastel Brushes

A range of shapes and styles for differing applications

The Holbein pastel brushes are produced to meet the highest qualifications for professional pastel artist and range in a variety of styles for differing applications.

  • #1 Oval, Horse
  • #2 Oval, Horse
  • #3 Oval, Goat
  • #4 Oval, Goat
  • #5Round, Sponge
  • #7 Rounded Flat, Horse
  • #8 Rounded Flat, Horse
  • #9 Rounded Flat, Horse
  • #10 Rounded Flat, Badger
  • #11 Angled, Fitch
  • #12 Fan