Synthetic watercolour flat from Raphael's Kaerell range. Even washes and controlled strokes.
The Raphael Kaerell 8796 is a synthetic flat brush from the Kaerell range, designed for watercolour washes, even coverage, and controlled flat strokes. The synthetic fibres handle watercolour, gouache, and acrylic equally well, making it a versatile studio workhorse.
Flat brushes are essential for laying down even washes, painting skies, and creating sharp-edged strokes. The 8796 offers dependable performance at an accessible price, making it practical to keep several sizes for different wash widths. For miniature painters, it is useful for terrain basecoating and applying washes to large model surfaces.
What makes this brush special
Flat synthetic profile for even washes and sharp-edged strokes. Versatile across watercolour, gouache, and acrylic. Affordable enough to stock multiple sizes. Reliable Raphael quality at an accessible price.
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.
Acrylic
Best with properly thinned acrylics, especially for detail and glazing.
Great for
Flat watercolour washes and sky gradients
Even coverage on terrain and large model surfaces
Sharp-edged strokes for architectural and geometric subjects
Studio utility: varnishing, medium application, broad glazes
Technique & use
Basecoating
Glazing & Blending
General Painting
Less ideal for
Fine detail work requiring a pointed brush
Organic, flowing brushwork better suited to rounds
Replacing premium sable or squirrel for exhibition watercolour
Drybrushing — a dedicated drybrush is more effective
Size chart coming soon — variant dimensions not yet populated for this series.
How to care for your brush
Rinse thoroughly after use. Clean flat edges carefully to prevent paint build-up at the ferrule. Reshape and store flat. Synthetic fibres are durable and forgiving of regular studio use.
