Synthetic extra fine golden round. Precision detail brush from Raphael's Kaerell range.
The Raphael Kaerell 8394 is a synthetic extra fine round brush with golden synthetic fibres, designed for precision detail work at an affordable price. It combines the accessibility of the Kaerell range with a fine point profile suited to illustration, miniature detail, and delicate watercolour work.
The golden fibres give a slightly softer feel than standard white synthetics, with better paint-holding ability. For miniature painters, the 8394 is a practical detail brush for tasks like highlighting, dotting eyes, and painting fine freehand designs — work where brushes wear down and need regular replacement, making affordability a real advantage.
What makes this brush special
Golden synthetic fibres with a softer feel and better paint retention than standard synthetics. Extra fine point for detail applications. Affordable enough for regular replacement as tips wear. Good companion brush for detail passes alongside a larger sable.
Medium compatibility
Watercolour
Smooth flow for washes, controlled lines and fine points.
Acrylic
Best with properly thinned acrylics, especially for detail and glazing.
Gouache
Handles opaque water-based paint when thinned to a brush-friendly consistency.
Ink
Good for fluid inks; clean promptly after use.
Miniature Paints
Works well with fluid hobby acrylics for detail, layering and controlled basecoating.
Great for
Fine detail work on miniatures at an affordable price
Illustration detail and delicate watercolour accents
Regular replacement detail brush — buy in multiples
Painters who go through detail brushes quickly
Technique & use
Detail Work
Edge Highlighting
Lining
Less ideal for
Large-area painting or basecoating
Replacing a premium sable for exhibition-quality work
Very heavy or rough use
Painters who need maximum paint capacity
Size chart coming soon — variant dimensions not yet populated for this series.
How to care for your brush
Rinse after use, clean with brush soap periodically. The fine point benefits from gentle handling. Reshape carefully after washing. At this price point, replacement is practical when the tip eventually wears.
