Raphael 8424 Matora Watercolour Red Sable Round
These brushes, designed for watercolour, are similar to the Kolinsky, but have less bounce and are more economically priced. The sable Fibres of the Martora range make the brushes ideal for watercolour work. Their superb tips provide responsiveness and excellent capillarity. The matora offers a full bodied brush that's very precise, ideal for ink and gouache. A classic general purpose brush which covers all aspects of watercolour technique for both the professional and the student.
Brush Head: Round
Fibre: Sable
Use: Suitable for approach work, motifs and details.
Handle: Nickel brass ferrule, short burgundy varnished handle
Raphael Brushes
Founded in Paris in 1793 and owned and operated by the Sauer family since 1859.
Founded in Paris in 1793 and owned and operated by the Sauer family since 1859, Raphaël is the oldest fine art brush maker in Europe. Following the time honored tradition of master and apprentice, the highly skilled craftswomen of Raphaël must train for years before they are ready to produce a Raphaël brush.
The finest hairs and bristles are imported from all over the world and hand sorted to ensure the highest quality. Every brush made by Raphaël is made with the artist in mind.