ROSEMARY & CO Watercolour Brush - Series 33 - Pure Kolinsky Sable Rounds - Short Handle - Various Sizes
This is what control actually feels like
Series 33 is a professional grade Kolinsky sable artist brush, made by Rosemary and Co in England. Available on short handles, and for some sizes in a convenient travel brush format. It's the premium choice for watercolour, and a favourite detail brush for oils and miniatures.
What sets it apart
- True Kolinsky sable, exceptional performance
- Needle point tip, holds a sharp point for precise line work and detail
- High water capacity, for fewer reloads and smoother strokes
- Beautiful "snap", the brush returns to shape instantly after each stroke
- Versatile profile from conical fibre - tip for hairline details, and generous belly for controlled washes
Feel in the hand
It translates exactly what you intend onto the page. When a brush is this responsive, you stop thinking about technique and start thinking about expression. It makes you confident attempting detail you’d normally avoid.
Who it’s for
- Watercolour artists who care about precision and flow
- Illustrators working with fine detail and controlled lines
- Fountain pen users adding ink wash or colour work
- Creatives ready to upgrade from synthetic brushes
- Oil painters and top table model makers needing a detail brush
Not for
- Heavy handed users who are rough on fine tips
- Artists using dry brush techniques, which overload the fibres
- Acrylic painters working with thick, undiluted paint
Practical tips
- Wet brush before loading pigment, to protect hair
- Use minimal pressure, let the tip do the work
- Rinse frequently and avoid paint drying near the ferrule
- Reshape to a fine point after cleaning and dry horizontally
FAQs
What makes Kolinsky sable special?
It combines water retention, snap, and point in a way synthetics can’t fully replicate.
Which size should I start with?
For use in sketchbooks, a size 6 or 8 is a good allrounder, and a 2 or 4 for very fine lines.
Is it worth the investment?
If you value control and consistency, yes. Better to get one or two good brushes rather than a handful of average ones.
How long will it last?
With proper care, years. Clean promptly and avoid punitive techniques. The #1 cause of ruined tips is letting pigment get into the ferrule, as it causes the fibres to splay.
What’s included
- 1 × Rosemary & Co Series 33 Kolinsky Sable Brush
- Protective tube on the tip for shipping the brush to you
- Rosemary & Co sticker (when available)
Build your practice
- Rosemary Series 323 Kolinsky sable spotter
- Rosemary Miniature Set
- Sakura Pigma Micron fineliner pens for waterproof, permanent lines
- General's Masters brush cleaner designed for maintaining natural fibres
Specifications
- Brand: Rosemary & Co
- Brand Series: 33
- Origin: England
- Hair: Kolinsky sable
- Hair stiffness: Very soft
- Hair snap: Excellent
- Hair absorbency: High
- Shape: Pointed round
- Handle: Short handle, approx. 7"
- Ferrule: Nickel-plated brass
- Use: Watercolour, ink, gouache (diluted), oils (up to size 4)
- Sizes available: 000 to larger rounds (see images for fibre measurements)
When your brush does exactly what you expect, your work changes.
