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- #2 in Round Art Paintbrushes
Product Description
Princeton's Flagship Paint Brush!
Creating Brushes that Inspire
Princeton Artist Brush Co. is one of the largest brush-makers in North America. Since they started in 1992, artist brushes have been their sole focus. While other companies offer an assortment of art supplies, Princeton focuses on making one thing: the best quality, most fairly priced artist brushes available today.
About Our Brushes
Heritage
"Over 25 years ago, master Japanese brush-maker, Naohide Takamoto, developed Princeton's first synthetic sable paint brush. Today, it's claimed as one of the best watercolor brushes by artists worldwide.
Our short-handle brushes drink gulps of water, paint supple strokes and have the best spring, making them ideal for watercolor painting. "
- Princeton's original synthetic sable brush
- Holds a sharp edge and point
- Excellent color-holding capacity
- Designed to be used with watercolor paint
Why You'll Love Heritage Brushes
Princeton's Flagship Brush
The Heritage brush collection was introduced over 25 years ago and offers the best point and spring of all Princeton's synthetic brushes.
High-Quality Design
Our brushes drink up gulps of water, paint supple strokes and have a natural snap.
Crafted with Gold Taklon Bristles
A perfect blend of golden taklon in multiple diameters enhances color-holding capacity and natural snap.
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| Brush Purpose | Thick to thin strokes | Consistent thick to thin lines | Large, broad sweeping strokes | Making lines and covering large areas |
| Common Uses | Detailing or filling large areas | Highlighting, monogramming, outlining, stroke work and textured lines | Bast coating, washes and applying color to large areas | Lettering and filling large ares |
| Sizes Available | 5/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 30 | 2, 4, 6 | 1-1/2", 2" | 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1" |
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| Brush Purpose | Blending small areas and corners | Blending in tight areas | Large, broad sweeping strokes | Smoothing other strokes and softening edges |
| Common Uses | Tight shading, curved strokes and stroke work | Creating crisp eges and precise lines | Base coating, washes and applying color to large areas | Creating texture, layering color and foliage |
| Sizes Available | 1/2", 3/4", 1" | 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" | 1/2", 3/4", 1" | 4 |
Annette R.
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2025
This Princeton Heritage Series 4050 Round 12 is very similar to a Kolinsky. It's a high quality brush for far less money than a natural hair Kolinsky. It's soft, holds water and paint, springs back nicely, and keeps a pointy tip.
srh
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
While you can get this cheaper at an art store it is convenient to order online. I wanted to work on some miniature watercolors and needed some decent detail brushes. These are not a high end product, but seems to be made well and is nicely shaped. It is working well for my needs.
Connie J.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
Great watercolor brush for fine detailing.
JenniferFL
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
I am a beginner for watercolor painting, and I have been trying different brushes, even some of expensive one, Princeton heritage is the best for me.
MCKY Gaelle
Reviewed in France on August 27, 2024
Pinceau au top mais livraison très tardive
Karen Godbey
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
I purchased this style (heritage) as recommended by Jenna Rainey, watercolor artist and author. I'd purchased another style by Princeton, and the tip quickly lost its point,... although I care for my brushes well. As I go through one of Rainey's books, Ifound her specific recommendations and decided to up my chances for success, and purchased the Princeton Heritage size 2 Round brush. Its terrific and comes to a great point. I've used it daily since arrival.... today espectially.Not as thirsty as some, but it has great spring and hold ample paint for my needs. I'm delighted with this brush.I have only been painting about 6 months, but I see the real need for quality brushes, ... quailty paint and quality paper.Attached is a piece I did yesterday and used the Princeton Heritage size 2 round brush at least half the time. The picture is just practice,.. submitted for reference.
Shirley Bass
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
These brushes are great for watercolor. They hold water, as well as, their shape. Ensuring the point holds is important to me and they do.
Nick
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
Excellent for finer detail work while manipulating the brush handle to create beautiful leaves and petals! The fact it’s keeps its point is get mine and Synthetic Sable hair holds water and lint just as well! I highly recommend Princeton Heritage 4050 series brushes to any anyone!!
Linda Preston
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2024
Perfect for painting florals
Marjorie K. Wallace
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
I am pretty new to learning about painting with watercolors. I have quite a collection of brushes, but this one is by far my most favorite. It is the #16 Princeton Heritage 4050. It have struggled with some of my other brushes, then decided to use this one and even though it seems like a large brush, I can paint some of my finest details. It holds a good amount of water and paint and is springy and I feel like it is doing what I want it to do.. I highly recommend you add this one to your collection and it will become your favorite as well.
rositapoquita
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
Quality brush for my watercolor class good price and customer service* it came bent but was replaced quickly and easily.*Update I dropped my broken brush off at UPS and somehow a return was processed for another brush I did not return ? I did get a replacement but was charged for not returning the #2 brush . If anyone receives a broken brush request a receipt from the Drop off for returns because it may help the return process . The brush it’s self is great.
Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2023
Actinium
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2020
I bought this very expensive paintbrush to do brush lettering with. I needed a brush that was rigid enough to not splay under pressure, but flexible enough to do lettering. Turns out this brush is way too flexible and fans out with the slightest pressure; and the tips of the bristles are irregular which leaves uneven marks on the paper.This brush was recommended by a social media influencer ... that will teach me to trust them. It is literally 10 x more expensive than some of my cheaper paintbrushes and performs exactly the same. The quest for an excellent small brush continues.
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