Escoda Reserva 1212 Series Artist Watercolor Short Handle Paint Brush, Size 4, Round

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 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.

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.

This brush has no point once the sizing is rinsed off. I think they sent the same brush the other one start reviewers were speaking of. I have other escoda reserva brushes and have never had an issue until today. Maybe speedball/escoda are not what they used to be. Will not order again. Should have purchased another Raphael …I tried to initiate an exchange today, the same day it arrived. They require you to print out return labels.. not everyone in the world owns a printer, I’m one of them.and I could not get another option to return.So I am stuck with a crappy $35 brush.Amazon was no help thru customer service because the seller is a third party.Just so disappointed…. They both get ZERO STARS !

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.

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 originally got turned on to Escoda brushes as an Alternative to my W&N Series 7 brushes. I've tried several sizes and came to the same conclusion: They work much better for watercolor thank ink work.I'm a comic book inker, and with the decline in quality of brushes these days, I'm always on the search for a new brush. However, the way Escoda shapes their bristles is different than W&N and Raphael. The bristles are a little more contoured to the point with shorter hairs on the outer circumference than towards the center of the point. This causes a line which is not as clean as it could be when using highly opaque medium (such as Ink). However, my girlfriend is a water color artist, and upon testing the brush and was pleased with the results. So this brush belongs to her now.I will say the brush holds liquids well and has excellent snap. So if you are buying this brush for watercolor (as I imagine most are), then you should expect good results. However, if you intend on using it for Ink - I would recommend looking at Davinci or the tried and true W&N Series 7 or Raphael 8404.

I came back to get the size 8 Reserva because I love the size 2 I already have!I got some Escoda and Da Vinci brushes to compare.(Escoda brushes: Reserva, Prado, Versatil. Da Vinci: Maestro, Marder, Harbin, Nova)Here's what I think so far:The Reserva has an excellent point that doesn't need much coaxing to keep the tip. The shape and snap are excellent! The Reserva was the easiest to use out of the Kolinsky brushes that I have.I LOVE Escoda brushes! The Versatil I got from Amazon came with a strand wrapped around the ferrule; it was stuck that way underneath the protector cap! I took it off and rinsed it; the strand was bent in half and it stuck out at a 45° angle. I went to grab the brush 40 minutes later and to my surprise, it was completely normal! I couldn't identify the damaged strand. Now that's Escoda's magical brush memory!