Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature — Kolinsky Sable Round
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Série 7 Miniature
Winsor & Newton Series 7 Miniature — Kolinsky Sable Round
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Made in England
- Material
- Kolinsky Sable (Natural)
- Shape
- Round
- Handle
- Short
- Best for
- Watercolour, Miniature Paints, Gouache, Ink
$20.10
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$20.10
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Tuft Length
4.1 mm
bristle length
Belly Diameter
0.4 mm
widest bristle point
Total Length
173 mm
tip to handle end
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Shorter Kolinsky sable for miniature detail. More control, less capacity than standard Series 7.
The Series 7 Miniature is Winsor & Newton's purpose-built variant for miniature painters. It uses the same pure Kolinsky sable as standard Series 7 but with shorter bristles, giving a stiffer, more controlled feel that's ideal for small-scale detail work.
The shorter bristle length means less flex and less paint capacity compared to standard Series 7, but significantly more precision for tiny details. Think of it as the "detail scalpel" to Series 7's "precision sword." For miniature painters, it excels at eyes, highlights, and fine line work where every millimetre of brush movement matters.
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
Watercolour
Smooth flow for washes, controlled lines and fine points.
Miniature Paints
Works well with fluid hobby acrylics for detail, layering and controlled basecoating.
Gouache
Handles opaque water-based paint when thinned to a brush-friendly consistency.
Ink
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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Units
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| Size | Tuft Length | Belly Diameter | Total Length | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/0 | 4.1 mm | 0.4 mm | 173 mm | $20.10 | In Stock |
| 2/0 | 5.3 mm | 0.5 mm | 176 mm | $20.90 | In Stock |
| 0 | 6.4 mm | 1.1 mm | 176 mm | $21.48 | In Stock |
| 1 | 7.5 mm | 1.3 mm | 178 mm | $23.66 | In Stock |
| 2 | 7.8 mm | 1.6 mm | 181 mm | $24.11 | In Stock |
| 3 | 9.1 mm | 1.8 mm | 182 mm | $28.83 | In Stock |
| 4 | 11.1 mm | 2.2 mm | 184 mm | $33.20 | 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.
