Colineo Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brushes

Can you spot the difference between Colineo and real sable?

For many years, brush makers have worked to find a synthetic that could imitate Kolinsky Red Sable hair. This research has been going on for years because of the intricate nature of sable, which is now very rare and expensive. Da Vinci has finally cracked the code with its Colineo Watercolor Brushes. Each brush is made with a balanced blend of different lengths of straight and wavy synthetic fibers. These fibers have extra fine tips that taper to a point and mimic natural sable. At the same time, the Colineo brushes have a lot of spring and are highly absorbent. All these features help Colineo give a convincing imitation of Red Sable hair.

The family-owned Da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. They produce well-made, elegant, and durable brushes utilizing the latest innovations.