ROSEMARY & CO Watercolour Brush - Series 363 - Pure Kolinsky Sable - Miniature - Short Handle - Various Sizes
This is what control actually feels like
Series 363 is a professional grade Kolinsky sable artist brush, made by Rosemary and Co in England. Available on short handles.Â
Kolinsky Sable is the best hair available for the manufacture of artist brushes due to being conical in shape, strong in character with a long tapered point and thick belly.
The Series 363 Kolinsky Sable miniatures have been made with botanical and scale model painters in mind. The shorter tip and thicker belly of the brush enables precision work for the finest details.
Will work well in watercolours, inks, oils & acrylics (mainly for miniature / scale model painters) and for botanical artists.
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
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.Â
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.Â
What’s included
- 1 × Rosemary & Co Series 363 Kolinsky Sable Brush
- Protective tube on the tip for shipping the brush to youÂ
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: 363
- Origin: England
- Hair: Kolinsky sable
- Hair stiffness: Very soft
- Hair snap: Excellent
- Hair absorbency:Â 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 6 (see images for fibre measurements)
When your brush does exactly what you expect, your work changes.Â
