What Brushes Do I Use?

I’m often asked about my go-to tools, so I wanted to break down my brush kit for you. 

My workflow relies on three main types: round, flat, and filbert brushes. For flat and filbert brushes, I’m not loyal to any specific brand. Since I use these primarily for general coverage and aggressive dry brushing, I treat them as 'expendable assets'. They take a beating, so the bristle quality is less important than the price tag. I stick to affordable synthetic bristles that I can replace without guilt. 

Round brushes are a different story entirely—I view them as a long-term investment. A poor-quality round brush with a splitting tip is a nightmare that wastes time and ruins fine details. Being a 'prudent artist', I look for the sweet spot between high-end performance and reasonable cost. While some European brands are difficult (and expensive) to source here in Asia, I’ve found my perfect balance with Tamiya Pro II and Nevskaya Palitra. For me, these two brands offer the best precision for the price."

Tamiya Pro II - Kolinsky Sable

Nevskaya Palitra - Kolinsky Sable

That is all for now, in my next post I will elaborate on the performance of these two brushes. So stay tuned....

Cheers,

Calvin