A premium Kolinsky sable round for precise control, smooth release, and fine detail.
Da Vinci’s Series 35 is a long-handle Kolinsky sable round, part of the brand’s professional Maestro-style detail range. Product listings and retail descriptions consistently place it in the premium sable category, where a sharp point, resilient belly, and smooth paint release are the core advantages. Series 35 is the sort of brush artists choose when they want refined line control without sacrificing paint capacity, especially for watercolour, illustration, and careful detail work. Compared with synthetic rounds in the same class, it should feel softer and more fluid, with a more luxurious delivery of paint and a more natural taper. Against cheaper sable brushes, the difference is usually consistency: a better point, cleaner spring, and more reliable shape retention. The long handle also makes it comfortable for more open painting postures, not just close bench work. etsy
What makes this brush special
This brush should feel elegant and responsive rather than stiff. The point is the main event: it gathers cleanly, holds together under pressure, and returns to shape with little effort. The belly should carry enough paint for controlled strokes, while the release stays even and predictable. In practice, that gives a brush that can draw a thin line and still hold enough fluid to keep moving. shop.stuartstevenson.co
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.
Ink
Good for fluid inks; clean promptly after use.
Great for
Fine detail and controlled line work in watercolour or illustration.
Small, precise painting where point retention matters.
Artists who want a refined sable round with a classic feel.
Technique & use
Detail Work
Glazing & Blending
General Painting
Less ideal for
Heavy-bodied acrylics used straight from the palette.
Rough texture work or drybrushing.
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Units/
Size
Tuft Length
Belly Diameter
Price
Stock
3/0
10.0 mm
1.7 mm
£10.69
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2/0
11.0 mm
1.75 mm
£10.69
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0
12.0 mm
1.91 mm
£11.29
In Stock
1
13.0 mm
1.97 mm
£11.79
In Stock
2
14.0 mm
2.41 mm
£12.89
In Stock
3
17.0 mm
2.99 mm
£16.29
In Stock
4
20.0 mm
3.41 mm
£20.09
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 brushA 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
Clean with lukewarm water and a gentle brush soap immediately after use. Avoid hot water, prolonged soaking, and aggressive scrubbing, all of which shorten the life of sable hair and can deform the point. Reshape the tip after cleaning and store the brush with the head protected. If used with oils, clean thoroughly but still avoid unnecessary harsh solvents; sable rewards disciplined maintenance. etsy
