Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature — Kolinsky Sable Round
Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature — Kolinsky Sable Round
- Material
- Kolinsky Sable (Natural)
- Shape
- Round
- Handle
- Short
- Best for
- Watercolour, Miniature Paints, Gouache, Ink
Shorter Kolinsky sable for miniature detail. More control, less capacity than standard Series 7.
What makes this brush special
Shorter bristles than standard Series 7 give a stiffer, more controlled stroke. Less paint capacity but more precision. The same excellent Kolinsky point retention in a more compact package. Ideal for painters who find standard Series 7 too flexible for miniature work.
Medium compatibility
Smooth flow for washes, controlled lines and fine points.
Works well with fluid hobby acrylics for detail, layering and controlled basecoating.
Handles opaque water-based paint when thinned to a brush-friendly consistency.
Good for fluid inks; clean promptly after use.
Great for
- Extreme detail work — eyes, gems, fine freehand on miniatures
- Edge highlighting where short, controlled strokes are needed
- Painters who find standard sable rounds too flexible at small scales
- Complementing a larger Series 7 or 8404 for detail passes
Technique & use
- Detail Work
- Edge Highlighting
- Lining
- Glazing & Blending
- General Painting
Less ideal for
- Basecoating or coverage work — too small and low-capacity
- Glazing and blending over larger areas — standard Series 7 is better
- Painters who prefer a flowing, high-capacity brush
- Heavy drybrushing — will damage sable quickly
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| Size | Tuft Length | Belly Diameter | Total Length | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/0 | 4.1 mm | 0.4 mm | 173 mm | $28.04 | In Stock |
| 2/0 | 5.3 mm | 0.5 mm | 176 mm | $29.16 | In Stock |
| 0 | 6.4 mm | 1.1 mm | 176 mm | $29.96 | Sold Out |
| 1 | 7.5 mm | 1.3 mm | 178 mm | $33.00 | In Stock |
| 2 | 7.8 mm | 1.6 mm | 181 mm | $33.64 | In Stock |
| 3 | 9.1 mm | 1.8 mm | 182 mm | $40.21 | In Stock |
| 4 | 11.1 mm | 2.2 mm | 184 mm | $46.31 | 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 standard Series 7: rinse after use, clean with brush soap, reshape point, store protected. The shorter bristles are slightly more resilient to tip damage but still require gentle handling. Never scrub or use for drybrushing.
