Rosemary & Co Series 401 — Synthetic Blend Round
Rosemary & Co Series 401 — Synthetic Blend Round
- Material
- Synthetic Blend (Blend)
- Shape
- Round
- Handle
- Short
- Best for
- Watercolour, Gouache, Ink
Pure sable round. Quality natural hair at accessible pricing for general brush painting.
What makes this brush special
Pure sable (not Kolinsky) for quality natural hair at lower pricing. Good softness, flow, and point retention. Less spring than Kolinsky but softer, more flowing feel. Same Rosemary & Co craftsmanship and value.
Medium compatibility
Smooth flow for washes, controlled lines and fine points.
Handles opaque water-based paint when thinned to a brush-friendly consistency.
Good for fluid inks; clean promptly after use.
Great for
- Painters wanting natural hair quality below Kolinsky pricing
- Soft, flowing brushwork where gentle strokes matter
- Building a natural hair collection at accessible prices
- General painting and watercolour work
Technique & use
- Detail Work
- Glazing & Blending
- General Painting
Less ideal for
- Painters who specifically need Kolinsky's spring and snap
- Heavy use where Kolinsky's durability is an advantage
- Extreme precision where Kolinsky's point retention matters
- Drybrushing or rough techniques
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| Size | Tuft Length | Belly Diameter | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/0 | 6.5 mm | 0.9 mm | $6.88 | In Stock |
| 2/0 | 8.0 mm | 1.0 mm | $7.19 | In Stock |
| 0 | 9.0 mm | 1.1 mm | $7.51 | In Stock |
| 1 | 11.5 mm | 1.5 mm | $7.67 | In Stock |
| 2 | 12.5 mm | 2.0 mm | $8.32 | Sold Out |
| 3 | 14.0 mm | 2.1 mm | $8.80 | In Stock |
| 4 | 16.5 mm | 3.0 mm | $9.28 | In Stock |
| 5 | 17.2 mm | 3.5 mm | $10.72 | In Stock |
| 6 | 18.3 mm | 3.7 mm | $12.16 | 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 brush
A 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 Kolinsky: rinse, clean, reshape, store protected. Natural sable is slightly more delicate than Kolinsky and benefits from gentle handling and regular brush soap conditioning.
