Escoda Reserva 1212 Series Artist Watercolor Short Handle Paint Brush, Pure Kolinsky-Tajmyr, Round, Size 4

This brush was everything I hoped it would be and then some. The brush handle is a lovely wood with delicately engraved patterns below the golden color ferrule. The handle is smooth and light while feeling sturdy. The natural Kolinsky-Tajmyr hairs are super soft and have three different lengths. The brush holds so much more water and pigment than the synthetic Escoda Kolinsky brush, the Versatil. Even though it’s a natural hair brush it still has some firmness and shape retention. It’s less than the synthetic fibers, but it’s a bit firmer than other natural fiber brushes I’ve used. I’m very happy with my Escoda brushes, and this brush in particular. I look forward to adding more to my collection in the future.

I’m new to watercolor and I bought economical supplies to begin this journey. After about 7 months in I thought I could splurge because I am loving this medium and my interest is only growing so let’s just see what all the fuss is. Are you kidding me!!!!! ? Superb tool and there is no comparison to the economy brushes. Although I do still use them for all kinds of things ( color mixing, color lifting etc..) this brush is my new FAVORITE. Get a good brush cleaner to keep your investments in good working order. I am IN LOVE w this brush ! 😍🥰😍

This is my first kolinsky brush & I love it! It has a very lovely naturally tapered tip, that comes to a very nice point. It has just the right amount of snap: less than a synthetic, but more than squirrel. It holds a good amount of pigment & water for a size 8. I typically use larger brushes, but didn't want to break the bank until I knew it was worth it, so I got this size 8 with my Amazon rewards points. I did a lot of research before I decided that Escoda would probably be the best fit for me, & like all of their others that I have, this one is amazing too! I'll be watching for deals to get a few in larger sizes.

So they sent me a defective one. I tried to exchange for a new, and the original was sent back as the exchange. What scumbags. So now it’s a return and a never again purchase. I’ll go with your competition escoda. Edit: needed to soak the brush longer, wash in soap more. Use it. Now it holds shape better. Store it with layer of soap conditioner. Do all this and it works better. Still not 5 star because they resent same brush. I will also say 4 star due to point not as sharp as synthetic. Water retention is the only major difference and it’s big.

I wanted to love this brush. It came so highly recommended by other artists. Unfortunately, it will just not maintain its shape. The only time it doesn’t fluff up is when it is completely saturated, but the second you start to paint the bristles go everywhere. You cannot get fine detail out of this. I almost wonder if I got the lemon of paintbrushes.

I was delighted with my purchase. The art Gods smiled upon me and bestowed an upgrade. The handles have a delicate engraving making them the Grafilo model not the Reserva, that being the only difference between the two. Handling them in the studio was a learning curve for me, as I’m used to a more strict snap, and much larger brushes, as well, but these smaller sizes were meant to round out my fleet for smaller, more delicate work. The points are unsurpassable. The release is dependable. And they are very sensitive. I am very pleased and will return when I feel the need to re-visit. I only gave one star for traveling as they are studio only.

I liked the overall finish of this brush- it's very luxurious in the hand. However, it doesn't hold a sharp point at all- It almost handles like a mop compared to my Silver Brush rounds of the same size. I'm not thrilled with it but returning one brush is a hassle.

This is my Mercedes of watercolor brushes!! I use it for most of my work. It holds a lot of watercolor and delivers it beautifully on the page. It gives me the most flexibility of any of my brushes creating broad strokes or very fine detail. Check the bristles when you receive to make sure they are in tact, as you would with any paintbrush. My point wasn’t symmetrical so I have to hold it a certain way to get the point that I want. Not a big enough problem for me to have exchanged it, but you might just want to check it out. I hope to buy more of these in varying sizes!! They are truly beautiful brushes!!

Arrived a little frayed, but thankfully I know how to fix slightly damaged brushes. Love the precision of Escoda brushes, this is no exception. I simply wish it would have come packaged a little more securely.

Muy buen pincel.

5 stars across the board. I have spent as much on a pair of boots but—this is an investment in "tools"—and they both will outlive me! ♥

My low rating isn't to do with the brush itself, but that the brush PICTURED is not the brush that you get. From the reviews and the picture I got the impression that this was a larger round brush. But it is TINY. A brush for the smallest possible details. Even in the description the "#5" doesnt sound like it would be small. I would appreciate the full name of the brush visible and the actual brush being sold pictured. Very deceiving and I'm disappointed because I may never use it.

The brush itself is good however I am disappointed because it was delivered a used one. I understand it because it was missing the plastic bag, the protective plastic cap and it was not having the typical stiffness of the new brush that needs to be kept in water few minutes. Because no cap it might also have suffered damage in transportation.