Kolinsky Tobolsky sable round for watercolour. German handmade quality, exceptional flow.
The Da Vinci Maestro Series 10 is a premium Kolinsky Tobolsky sable round brush, handmade in Germany. Da Vinci selects only the finest Kolinsky hair from the Tobolsky region, known for producing the highest quality sable with superior spring and paint-holding characteristics.
Series 10 is Da Vinci's flagship watercolour round — a direct competitor to Raphael 8404 and W&N Series 7 but with a distinctly German approach to precision and quality control. The brush offers excellent point retention, generous belly, and smooth, controlled flow. Many experienced watercolourists consider Da Vinci Maestro brushes among the finest available, with quality that matches or exceeds the French and English alternatives.
What makes this brush special
Premium Kolinsky Tobolsky sable — the finest grade of Kolinsky hair. German handmade quality with meticulous construction. Excellent point retention, generous belly, and smooth controlled flow. Directly competitive with Raphael 8404 and W&N Series 7.
Medium compatibility
Watercolour
Smooth flow for washes, controlled lines and fine points.
Gouache
Handles opaque water-based paint when thinned to a brush-friendly consistency.
Ink
Good for fluid inks; clean promptly after use.
Great for
Premium watercolour painting requiring the finest brush quality
Painters who want German engineering precision in their brushes
Painters who are satisfied with their current premium sable brand
Very heavy impasto or thick paint applications
Click a row to select sizeTap a row · Swipe for price & stock →
Units/
Size
Tuft Length
Belly Diameter
Price
Stock
3/0
6.0 mm
0.9 mm
$15.07
In Stock
2/0
6.5 mm
0.9 mm
$15.07
In Stock
0
7.0 mm
1.1 mm
$15.07
In Stock
1
9.0 mm
1.3 mm
$16.21
In Stock
2
11.5 mm
1.7 mm
$17.83
In Stock
3
14.0 mm
2.05 mm
$20.91
In Stock
4
16.0 mm
2.6 mm
$24.97
In Stock
Brush sizes are not standardised across brands — a Size 1 from one maker may differ from another. These brushes are handcrafted, so individual dimensions may vary by 1–2 mm.
How we measure a brushA visual guide to the measurements shown in the size chart above.
These are the same measurements shown in the size chart above. Brush sizes are not standardised across brands, so use these dimensions when comparing brushes within a series or between manufacturers.
Tuft Length
The visible length of the brush hairs, measured from the ferrule to the tip.
Belly Diameter
The widest point of the brush head. On round brushes, this is the widest part of the belly.
Total Length
The full measurement from the tip of the brush to the end of the handle.
How to care for your brush
Same care as all premium Kolinsky: rinse after use, clean with brush soap, reshape the point, store protected. German construction is robust but the natural hair requires gentle handling. Avoid metallic paints, solvents, and hot water. Expect many years of exceptional performance.
