PRINCETON ARTIST BRUSH CO.(Size 10, Round) - Aqua Elite NextGen Series 4850 Synthetic Kolinsky Sable for Watercolour, Round, Size 10

Excelente pincel para acuarelas. Mantiene la punta, retiene mucha agua y la suelta uniformemente. Tamaño excelente para uso general.

Haven't used it yet but it must be pretty sturdy. It would have to be since it was lovingly thrown in a large box with not even a plastic bag to protect it from other items.Edit - Much better than Neptune, not as good as Silver Black Velvet. I have a couple of the Neptune brushes. I don't dislike them, they have their place. However they are very soft which makes them more of a challenge to control. If you're doing loose work that can be fun. The Elite has more spring and just seems to have a nicer feel to it though. Control for detail is better even with a larger brush. The Silver Black Velvet have become too expensive however esp for a half synthetic brush. So I've been looking at the Princeton's for a replacement.

..a medium firmness. That's what I like most about this brush. It has excellent snap, comfortable well-weighted handle and the bristles are a medium firmness. If comparing to Princeton Neptune series ( which is really soft ) and the VelvetTouch series, I would say this is closer to the Velvettouch. It holds it's point perfectly but is harder to rinse than most brushes I have encountered. The belly isnt very large but still.. it performs well and will last a long time if taken care of properly. Most certainly a good purchase and nice addition to a watercolor arsenal.

I love these Aqua Elite brushes. They make the watercolor flow onto the paper. I haven't tried the Heritage or Neptune series yet, but some artist love the Neptune series for watercolor.

Love this brush. Holds a point, east to clean. Quality brush for the money. I’m gradually getting all the sizes.