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Review on πŸ–ŒοΈ Versatile Water Brush Pen Set for Watercolor Painting, Calligraphy, and Lettering by Kim Sanchez

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A Different Kind of Water Brushes

First, I'm posting from my husband's Revain account. My name is Teresa Higgs and I am an amateur artist. I love collecting art supplies and I love trying new things! I have almost every make/model of waterbrush, I think 8-10 brands/models something! There seem to be two models. The first is the Squeeze Barrel model, where you squeeze the soft plastic body of the brush, causing water to flow to the brush head. Second, the "press the button” model. With this model, all you have to do is press the soft plastic button on the brush body for water to flow to the brush head. This brush is kind of a hybrid of both types. let me explain. Caran d'Ache and Faber Castell water brushes have the squeeze the button method of creating a jet of water, but they have a plunger, you unscrew the brush head assembly, place an empty brush in a cup of water, and drag the swag to fill it . This makes them longer than other water brush models. This brush has a push button to allow water to flow to the brush head. But the way you fill it with water (or ink) is similar to the Squeeze the Barrel brushes. Squeeze a barrel brush (Aquash, Pentel, Koi, Zig, Sakura, Kuratake, Aqua Flow, Derwent, Prima Marketing and all others including unbranded ones I've seen) and these brushes will fill with water by unscrewing the brush head assembly and Fill it while holding it under running water by using an eyedropper, using a syringe to fill the brush, or holding it. I'm a cup of water and I squeeze the barrel and then release it so the water fills the barrel. So a hybrid that uses one method to get the water flowing and another method to fill the brush with water or ink. I love these brushes, the brush heads are solid and work well with watercolors, watercolor pencils, inks and water soluble graphite. I haven't used them often enough to know how well they hold up in use, in other environments, or how long they will ultimately last. Using the brush for the first time. Remove anything that makes the brush hairs stiff, run it under warm water and gently massage it with your fingers until the brush bristles become soft, then wash the brush bristles with hand soap or brush soap. Regardless of whether the hair is synthetic, it is recommended to wash it with a mild soap from time to time to avoid pigment build-up on the brush heads, which eventually causes water flow problems. These brushes did not fall out when first used. been used and the bristles of the brush didn't stick out in all directions like some of the cheap, unbranded water brushes I've bought. The caps fit snugly with a click, but the caps will NOT fit the cylindrical end of the brush (wiring). So be careful not to lose your brush caps! I would highly recommend these brushes to anyone looking for a water brush. The tip of the small brush I received is a bit frayed or worn, so it's not as sharp as average. and big. This and the cap not fitting on the brush body are the reasons I give these brushes 4 stars. Now my personal preference is either Caran D'Ache or Faber Castellated Water Rush just for the piston. filled with water. In my opinion, this water brush blending method is easy, fast, can be done anywhere, and is less messy than the other method. Stuffing since they used the same Squeeze a Button.

Pros
  • Brush Sets
Cons
  • Ugly Packaging

Comments (2)

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April 19, 2023
Great control and so easy to use and comfortable to hold.
March 28, 2023
Excellent quality - not just for the price, but in comparison to higher end brushes as well.