Holbein Brushes

Holbein Gold

Unsurpassed in Quality and Performance

Ideal for water-media painting, illustration, and design.

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

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

Holbein Gold 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 a variety of shapes and sizes, the Holbein Black’s quality is unsurpassed.

Holbein Black Round: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12.

Holbein Black One Stroke (Flat): 1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, & 1″.

Holbein Black Wash: L & XL.

Holbein 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 gives 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.

Holbein Rockcliffe Round: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12.

Holbein Rockcliffe Filbert: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12.

Holbein Rockcliffe Flat: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12.

Holbein Rockcliffe Bright: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, & 12.

Holbein Pastel Brushes

A range of Shapes and Styles for Differing Applications

The Holbein pastel brushes are designed to meet the highest standards for professional pastel artists and come in a variety of styles for different 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