Our round Kolinsky sable paintbrushes are made for the modeller who wants a fine point, a full belly and reliable spring — the qualities that make natural Kolinsky sable the benchmark for miniature painting. Ideal for oils, acrylics and enamels, each brush holds a precise point for detail while carrying enough paint for smooth, controlled coverage. Available individually and in sets, from ultra-fine sizes for eyes and lining up to larger rounds for basecoating.
Sizes & sets for every stage of a paint job
Choose single brushes or curated sets — including our 8-brush round set (sizes 10/0 to 2), 6-brush mixed sets, and matched six-packs of a single size for studios and workshops. Whether you’re lining a Napoleonic uniform or blending a bust, there’s a round to suit. See all paintbrushes »
Explore the rest of the range
Prefer a different profile? We also make flat and angled liner Kolinsky sable brushes, plus micro/gaming brushes and dry brushes for every technique.
Caring for Kolinsky sable
When looked after well, a good sable brush lasts for years: rinse it often, never let paint dry in the ferrule, and reshape the point after cleaning. A little care keeps that fine tip sharp job after job.
A curated everyday kit: the Alex Paints Essentials set gathers 4 round Kolinsky sable paintbrushes in sizes 3, 2, 1 and 0 — the core sizes that cover the vast majority of miniature and bust painting, from laying in colour to fine detail. Developed in association with painter Alex Paints, it’s a tidy, no-fuss selection for painters who want the sizes that matter and nothing they don’t.
The set comes in a biodegradable packet with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.
