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Raphael Artists Brushes

Raphael has been crafting brushes outside of Paris for over 200 years.  Raphael brushes sell rather quickly and are hard to keep in stock.  The Raphael brushes are all very well made by experienced people in France where brushmaking has a long history.  Try one and you will see!


Paris Classics Extra White Bristle Brushes
Isabey Isacryl Synthetic Brushes
Isabey Kolinsky Watercolor Brush
Isabey Siberian Blue Squirrel Quill Mop
Golden Kaerell Synthetic Watermedia Brushes
Kevrin Brushes
Designers Pure Kolinksy Red Sable Quill
Series 8404 Kolinsky Sable Designer Rounds
Series 8408 Kolinsky Sable Designer Rounds
Series 8792 Kaerell Long Handled Golden Taklon Filberts
Series 8796 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flats
Series 8829 Golden Taklon Short Handle Liners

 

Series 357 Flat, Paris Classic Extra White Bristle
Paris Classic Bristle Flat

Item Number
Description
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RA357-6
#6 Flat, Paris Classic Bristle
$21.55
$15.09

Isabey Isacryl Synthetic Brushes

Isabey Isacryl Synthetic is the finest handmade synthetic brush available. A special mix of thick, synthetic fibers replicates the finest natural hair with the durability of a synthetic so it keeps its tight shape longer than any other synthetic.

Isabey Isacryl brushes are ideal for oil paint and heavy body acrylics. They have an incredible spring for unparalleled precision and control. Finely tapered hairs interlock, keeping a perfectly sharp point and edge resisting splaying when used with solvents.



Series 6562 Bright, Isabey Isacryl Synthetic

Series 6562 Bright, Isabey Isacryl

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Description
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RA6562-8
#8 Bright, Isabey Isacryl Synthetic
$36.05
$25.24

Series 6572 Filbert, Isabey Isacryl Synthetic

Series 6572 Filbert Isabey Isacryl Synthetic

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Description
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RA6572-6
#6 Filbert, Isabey Isacryl Synthetic
$34.30
$24.01


Isabey Kolinksy Watercolor Brush

Made with the absolute best hair available; male Kolinsky red sable hair. The Isabeye Kolinksy Watercolor Brush has a pronounced belly to react well and provide incredible control. It also has a split-proof natural razor sharp point and a nickel plated seamless ferrule attached to black albata style handle. This is the premier French aquarelle brush!


Series 6227Z Kolinsky Sable Round

Kolinsky Round Watercolor Sable

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Description
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RA6227Z-7
#7 Kolinsky Sable Round
$96.25
$67.38

Isabey Siberian Blue Squirrel Quill Mop


Series 6234 is Isabeys most beautiful and famous brush. Made with the finest Siberian blue squirrel hair it is unsurpassed in color absorption, making it a superb brush for large watercolor washes. It has a large, delicate point for unique brush strokes and line work.

The genuine goose quill ferrule is hand tied with brass wires onto a natural wood handle. A great brush for wash and mop techniques!


Series 6234 Isabey Siberian Blue Squirrel Quill Mop

Item Number
Description
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RA6234-3
#3 Isabey Siberian Blue Squirrel Quill Mop
$71.90
$50.33

Golden Kaerell Synthetic Watermedia Brushes

Kaerell Synthetic Watermedia Brush
Raphaëls Golden Kaerell is a long-wearing brush fiber with excellent water-carrying capacity and surprising strength at an economical price. Supremely soft with a fine-tip, this short-handled brush is excellent for watercolor as well as acrylic painting.


Item Number
Description
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RA8394-4
#4 Round Golden Kaerell Synthetic Watermedia
$10.20
$7.14
RA8394-8
#8 Round Golden Kaerell Synthetic Watermedia
   
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Raphael Kevrin Brushes

These brushes are made out of Kevrin (fine mongoose) which combines the strength of a bristle with the elasticity of a sable while maintainting an economical price. Raphaels Kevrin brushes are suitable for use with oil and acrylic paints, and especially good for tempera colours, their fine points are ideal for fine and detailed work and retouching.


Series 867 Kevrin Round Brush
Series 867 Kevrin Round
Item Number
Description
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RA867-8
#8 Kevrin Round
$13.40
$9.38
 
Series 877 Kevrin Bright
Kevrin Bright
Item Number
Description
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RA877-10
#10 Kevrin Bright
SOLD OUT

 
Series 8772 Kevrin Filbert
Kevrin Filbert

Item Number
Description
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RA8772-12
#12 Kevrin Filbert
$25.75
$18.03

 


Designers Pure Kolinsky Red Sable Quill

The quill preferred by Decorative Artists' and Rosemalers is the Series 16684.  This brush comes to a nice point for fine detailed work.  It is an excellent brush, with a short black handle.

Item Number Description List Price 30% Off Order
RA16684-1 #1 Lg. Pointed Quill, Kolinsky $27.80 $19.46
RA16684-2 #2 Lg. Pointed Quill, Kolinsky $30.65

$21.46

RA16684-3 #3 Lg. Pointed Quill, Kolinsky $34.65 $24.26
RA16684-4 #4 Lg. Pointed Quill, Kolinsky $42.85 $30.00


Series 8404 Kolinsky Sable Designer Rounds

The fine hair used in Kolinsky brushes comes from the Siberian and Manchurian Sable, also known as Kolinsky. This small animal inhabits the coldest areas of these regions which is why it has very strong and dense hair. This golden-red hair is extremely fine and resistent. These Kolinsky brushes have a wide, full body and come to a sharp point. It is the ideal hair for Artists' brushes and it's price per gram is significantly higher than gold. Designed with the watercolorist in mind, the 8404 series round is also a favorite with Decorative Artists' and Rosemalers.  

Item Number Description List Price 30% Off Order
RA8404-0 Pure Kolinsky Round #0 $22.05 $15.44
RA8404-1 Pure Kolinsky Round #1 $26.60 $18.62
RA8404-2 Pure Kolinsky Round #2 $30.05 $21.04
RA8404-3 Pure Kolinsky Round #3 $38.30 $26.81
RA8404-4 Pure Kolinsky Round #4 $44.60 $31.22
RA8404-5 Pure Kolinsky Round #5 $70.00 $49.00
RA8404-6 Pure Kolinsky Round #6 $84.95 $59.47
RA8404-7 Pure Kolinsky Round #7 $126.60 $88.62
RA8404-8 Pure Kolinsky Round #8 $141.80 $99.26
RA8404-9 Pure Kolinsky Round #9 $179.55 $125.69
RA8404-10 Pure Kolinsky Round #10 $232.40 $162.68
RA8404-12 Pure Kolinsky Round #12 $333.40 $233.38


Series 8408 Kolinsky Sable Designer Rounds

The 8408 series brush pictured is a Kolinsky sable round with a more finely tapered point.  A fantastic watercolor brush.  Short black handle with cream tip. 

Item Number Description List Price 30% Off Order
RA8408-2/0 Kolinsky Sable Fine Pnt. Round #2/0 $20.70 $14.49
RA8408-1 Kolinsky Sable Fine Pnt. Round #1 $26.60 $18.62
RA8408-2 Kolinsky Sable Fine Pnt. Round #2 $30.05 $21.04
RA8408-3 Kolinsky Sable Fine Pnt. Round #3 $38.30 $26.81
RA8408-4 Kolinsky Sable Fine Pnt. Round #4 $44.60 $31.22
RA8408-6 Kolinsky Sable Fine Pnt. Round #6 $84.95 $59.47
RA8408-8 Kolinsky Sable Fine Pnt. Round #8 $141.80 $99.26

Series 8540 Sepia Deco

Sepia Synthetics - Interlocked Sepia synthetic brushes hold their shape extremely well and have remarkable spring.  Sturdy and durable, they are designed for both heavy bodied or more fluid paints.  Great for all hobby and craft applications, they are excellent for use on wood, plaster or ceramic.

Item Number Size Order
RA8540-2 #2 Filbert Discontinued
RA8540-4 #4 Filbert Discontinued
RA8540-6 #6 Filbert Discontinued
RA8540-8 #8 Filbert Discontinued




Series 8792 Kaerell Long Handled Golden Taklon Filberts

Raphaël's Golden Kaërell is the closest thing to a natural hair brush we've found at an economical price. Supremely soft with a fine tip, it is excellent for watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting.

It is a long wearing brush with excellent water-carrying capacity and surprising strength. The long handled series offers an expressive feel to the artist. It is durable, easy to clean, and an extremely versatile brush for many techniques and media.

Item Number Description List Price 30% Off Order
RA8792-2 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #2 $10.20 $7.14
RA8792-4 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #4 $10.60 $7.42
RA8792-6 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #6 $11.15 $7.81
RA8792-8 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #8 $12.10

$8.47

RA8792-10 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #10 $12.95 $9.07
RA8792-12 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #12 $15.90 $11.13
RA8792-14 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #14 $18.60 $13.02
RA8792-16 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #16 $21.45 $15.02
RA8792-18 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #18 $24.35 $17.05
RA8792-20 Golden Taklon Filbert, Kaerell #20 $26.80 $18.76


Series 8796 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flats


Item Number Description List Price 30% Off Order
RA8796-2 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #2 $10.30 $7.21
RA8796-4 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #4 $11.30 $7.91
RA8796-6 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #6 $12.50 $8.75
RA8796-8 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #8 $14.00 $9.80
RA8796-10 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #10 $14.85 $10.40
RA8796-12 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #12 $16.40 $11.48
RA8796-14 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #14 $18.10 $12.67
RA8796-16 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #16 $20.85 $14.60
RA8796-18 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #18 $23.85 $16.70
RA8796-20 Kaerell Golden Taklon Flat #20 $27.55 $19.29

Series 8829 Golden Taklon Short Handle Liners



Decorative Artists love this brush, try it...and you'll see why!

Item Number Description List Price 30% Off Order
RA8829-0 Golden Taklon Liner #0 $6.00 $4.20
RA8829-2 Golden Taklon Liner #2 $6.35 $4.45


Prices given in US Dollars



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