Synthetic precision flat for controlled strokes and sharp edges. Clean, efficient coverage.
The Raphael Precision 8534 is a synthetic flat brush from the Precision range, designed for controlled flat strokes, sharp edges, and efficient coverage. The flat profile gives a different stroke character from round brushes — wide strokes on the flat, thin lines on the edge, and clean geometric shapes.
For miniature painters, flats are useful for basecoating flat armour panels, painting geometric patterns, and applying washes to large surfaces. For watercolourists, the 8534 handles flat washes, sky gradients, and architectural subjects where straight edges matter. The synthetic construction makes it affordable enough to keep several sizes to hand.
What makes this brush special
Flat profile for wide, controlled strokes with sharp edges. Synthetic fibres with good snap and paint release. Versatile stroke variety: wide flat, thin edge, and chisel techniques. Affordable and durable for regular use.
Medium compatibility
Watercolour
Smooth flow for washes, controlled lines and fine points.
Acrylic
Best with properly thinned acrylics, especially for detail and glazing.
Gouache
Handles opaque water-based paint when thinned to a brush-friendly consistency.
Great for
Flat washes and even coverage over larger areas
Sharp-edged strokes for geometric patterns and architectural subjects
Basecoating flat surfaces on miniatures and models
Applying varnish or medium in thin, even coats
Technique & use
Basecoating
Glazing & Blending
General Painting
Less ideal for
Fine detail work requiring a pointed tip
Organic, flowing shapes that benefit from a round brush
Precise dot work or tiny freehand
Drybrushing — dedicated drybrushes perform better
Size chart coming soon — variant dimensions not yet populated for this series.
How to care for your brush
Rinse and clean flat brushes carefully, ensuring paint does not build up at the ferrule edge. Reshape the flat profile after washing. Store flat or in a brush roll to prevent the bristles from curling. Synthetic fibres are resilient but benefit from regular brush soap cleaning.
