A premium long-handle oil-painting set with a broad, professional range of classic shapes for refined studio work.
This is the most obviously traditional oil-painting set in the group, bringing together long filberts, an angular, a filbert, a flat, a round, long flats, a rigger, and a fan. The shape selection is clearly meant to support full studio painting from drawing-in and block-in through to blending, shaping, and finishing details. Multiple long flats and long filberts suggest a painter who values confident strokes, edge control, and form building rather than only tiny detail.
The set’s strength is its professional breadth. The long handles suit easel work, and the variety of shapes lets the artist move from large passages to nuanced adjustments without changing brush families. That can be especially helpful in oils, where brush behaviour and paint movement matter a great deal. Compared with buying each brush separately, the set gives a coherent working language and a stronger sense of value for painters building a serious studio kit.
What makes this brush special
Expect a classic studio feel with good balance and responsive handling. The brushes should feel consistent across the set, with enough spring for control and enough body for paint movement. Long handles reinforce a traditional oil workflow and keep the hand comfortable at the easel. The overall quality should feel premium and dependable, with the set aimed at serious painters rather than casual users.
Medium compatibility
Oil
Great for
Oil painting at the easel.
Artists who want a complete professional brush vocabulary.
Form building, blending, and controlled finishing work.
Technique & use
General Painting
Basecoating
Glazing & Blending
Less ideal for
Watercolour use.
Those who only need a small travel set.
What's inside
Units/
Brush
Series
Size
Tuft Length
Belly Diameter
Masters Choice Long Filbert
278
2
17.3 mm
4.5 mm
Masters Choice Long Filbert
278
8
29.4 mm
14.8 mm
Masters Choice Angular
275
3/8"
24.3 mm
19.8 mm
Masters Choice Filbert
276
4
16.4 mm
15 mm
Masters Choice Flat
274
8
20 mm
15.5 mm
Masters Choice Round
272
3
13.5 mm
5.2 mm
Masters Choice Long Flat
279
3
18.6 mm
5.8 mm
Masters Choice Long Flat
279
5
22.3 mm
9.7 mm
Masters Choice Long Flat
279
7
26 mm
13.9 mm
Masters Choice Rigger
273
4
27 mm
4 mm
Masters Choice Fan
105
4
50 mm
20.5 mm
Brushes in this set are handcrafted — 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
For oil painting, the key is prompt and thorough cleaning. Wipe excess paint from the brushes first, then use the appropriate cleaner, followed by soap and warm water if needed. Natural fibres should not be left soaking for long periods, and the bristles should be reshaped while damp to preserve the working edge. The fan and longer flats need special care so the tips do not splay or curl. Store the brushes dry in a way that protects the points and edges, ideally in a roll or case. Good storage matters here because long-handle brushes are most useful when they keep their clean shape.
