Question 1

Will alcohol based ink be harmful for these brushes?

Accepted Answer

I have used WN series 7 brushes for decades- both in water based and oil paints. Keeping the bristles soft and straight requires that they be well cleaned, conditioned, and repointed after each use. if there is any residue left in the hair or in the  ferrel the brush will deteriorate and split. I clean them in WN brush cleaner and wash them out with water - I soap them with Masters cleaner and preserver and point them. They are the best...use them accordingly.

Question 2

Are these only for watercolor? Do they have acrylic?

Accepted Answer

Because the hairs are soft, very soft (after all, they are sable), I think the brush could only be used with liquid media. I use mine for India ink drawings. If you're using acrylic as you would oil, then maybe the brush could be used as a blender (although it may be too soft for that). If you're using acrylic as watercolor, then the brush should work. Winsor & Newton has a website you can check. It shows this brush only for watercolor. They do have a collection of acrylic brushes.

Question 3

Which W & N series brush is the best for oil/laquer/acrylic

Accepted Answer

The series 7 is the best for acrylic and ink. I don't know about oils and lacquer, I have never used those mediums.

Question 4

There are a lot of reviews mentioning inconsistent quality and possible knockoffs. Which sellers should I stay away from & is amazons stock authentic?

Accepted Answer

National Art Supply inventory is 100% authentic. We have submitted invoices to amazon to prove authenticity.

ASIN	B000YQG9ZK
Best Sellers Rank	#30,398 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #6 in Round Paintbrushes
Brand Name	Winsor & Newton
Bristle Type	Kolinsky Sable
Brush Width	2 Millimeters
Color	Brown
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (5,355)
Global Trade Identification Number	00094376860993
Handle Type	polished
Included Components	Brush
Item Part Number	5007002
Item Type Name	Watercolor Brush
Item Weight	0.01 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Winsor & Newton
Manufacturer Part Number	5007002
Material Type	Animal Hair
Model Number	5007002
Paint Type	Watercolor
Set Name	Winsor & Newton Series 7
Size	#2
UPC	094376860993
Unit Count	1 Count

Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brush - Brown, Round #2 5007002

Details

Details

Description

Specifications

Common Questions