Quick glance size and price comparison by manufacturer. Brushes shown above are all size 8.
Note: Brushes shown are not actual size but are sized in proportion to each other.
daVinci
Harbin Kolinsky Sable ROUND
daVinci Harbin Kolinsky Sable ROUND Series 1526Y
The Harbin Kolinsky red sable hair comes from a district in northern China. The
hair is a step down from the top of the line Kolinsky used in the Series 10, 11
and 35 daVinci brushes. The 1526Y is a great value in a well made round
watercolor brush with good water carrying capacity, a nice sharp point and good
spring. Dark brown stained handle with gold-plated brass ferrule.
daVinci
Cosmotop Mix ROUND
daVinci Cosmotop Mix ROUND Series 5530
This is a great brush for those looking for an affordable large round
watercolor brush! The series 5530 is a new unique blend of hairs from daVinci. The CosmoTop Mix
utilizes Kolinsky red sable, Russian blue squirrel, Russian fitch and small
amounts of synthetic fibers. Benefits of each of these hairs is realized in
this brush: point and edge of sable, water-holding capacity of squirrel, and
stiffness and durability of fitch. This combination produces a brush that
performs well and is very affordable - especially in the large (up to #40)
sizes! The large sizes maintain their points well and the ample belly holds
plenty of water. Blue stained ergo handle with nickel-plated brass ferrules.