da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 Kolinsky Sable Set - 5500-76
da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 Kolinsky Sable Set
Three Kolinsky red sable rounds in a black presentation box · Sizes 2, 3 & 4 · Hand-made in Germany
Why painters reach for it
✔️ Selected Kolinsky red sable — exceptional point retention and a true needle tip for the finest detail.
✔️ Elastic, responsive snap that returns to shape cleanly — not wiry, not floppy.
✔️ Generous paint capacity for the size, with a controlled, smooth release that keeps the mark tight.
✔️ Short hexagonal handle for close-in control at the bench.
✔️ Hand-shaped and tested in Nuremberg, presented in a black gift box.
About this set
The da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 set is a premium miniature brush box containing three round Kolinsky sable brushes in sizes 2, 3 and 4. The brushes are short-handled and built for precise control, which makes them a strong choice for miniature painting, small detail work and any job where the tip has to stay sharp.
Kolinsky sable gives this series its main advantage: excellent point retention, good paint capacity for the size, and a smooth, elastic feel on the surface. That puts it above most synthetic hobby brushes for eyes, trim, freehand details and fine highlights. The set is supplied in a black presentation box, which keeps it tidy for storage and makes it an easy gift.
Compared with da Vinci's general-purpose Harbin Kolinsky 1526Y, Series 76 is the more miniature-focused short-point option; against the synthetic Cosmotop-Spin it is softer, holds more paint and releases more naturally, but it needs more careful cleaning. If you want a set for hard wear or drybrushing, choose synthetic; for precision and a clean point, Series 76 is the stronger choice.
Specifications
| Brand | da Vinci |
| Series | 76 — Miniature Maestro |
| Set contents | 3 round brushes — sizes 2, 3 & 4 |
| Hair | Selected Kolinsky red sable (natural) |
| Shape | Round |
| Handle | Short, polished hexagonal wood |
| Presentation | Black cardboard gift box |
| Suitable media | Watercolour, gouache, acrylic, oil |
| Country of origin | Germany (hand-shaped & tested in Nuremberg) |
📦 What's in the set
▸ 3 × da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 round brushes — sizes 2, 3 and 4
▸ 1 × da Vinci black presentation box
Best for
▸ Miniature detailing on figures, busts and gaming models
▸ Fine linework and sharp edge control
▸ Controlled watercolour or gouache detail where a needle point matters
▸ Bench painting where a short handle improves control
▸ A premium gift for a miniature painter — it arrives boxed
💡 Care & pro tips
▸ Rinse before paint dries in the ferrule, then finish with lukewarm water and a proper brush soap.
▸ For natural sable, a conditioning cleaner such as The Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver, or da Vinci's own brush soap, keeps the point in shape.
▸ Store dry, reshaped and protected in the box — never press the point flat.
▸ Don't leave it soaking and don't use hot water.
Honest limitations
▸ Not for heavy drybrushing or aggressive scrubbing — that shortens sable life.
▸ Too small for large basecoats or broad washes.
▸ Natural hair, so not a vegan or synthetic option — see da Vinci Cosmotop-Spin if that's what you need.
▸ The short handle isn't ideal for easel-distance painting.
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