I have some silver black velvet brushes that are squirrel and synthetic mix. They’re really nice quality, but they’re so hard for me to control! I really liked seeing the differences between these three types, and it kind of makes me glad that I got the brushes that I did, since they look actually a bit easier to control than the ones you got. Mine actually go back to a point easily enough!

Thanks for another helpful review. I was especially pleased to see how well the synthetic brush performed.

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

+Debbie Riley The synthetic performed surprisingly well. I can't tell the difference from the real squirrel.

Teoh, this was very helpful, I recently started to collect some quill brushes and yes they are huge. They do hold a lot of water, and pigment . I was able to get some very fine lines if you hold it vertically with just the tip touching the paper. Thanks again for a good video.

This is timely and helpful since I got 2 Blick gift cards for Christmas and I was thinking of getting a squirrel hair brush!

Thank you Teoh for this comparison demo, very useful information.

I just purchased the Princeton Artist Brush Neptune, 4750, Quill Synthetic Squirrel, Size 4 and still I feel that it is a huge brush, even on size 4. What I have also experienced from this particular one is that it holds loads of watercolor but it does not deliver all that water. It’s a beautiful brush, the bristles are soft and holds its point really nice but still the performance is not what I expected. I absolutely love the look and style of those brushes and I will surely try other brands. Thank you for your review.

I use a Da Vinci Casaneo size 0 as my primary brush when painting anything less than ten inches or so. They are such an amazing line of brushes.

@sudsn1532

3 жыл бұрын

What series of Casaneo?

@tychou9099

3 жыл бұрын

@@sudsn1532 I'm guessing to quill ones if they're using a size 0 as their primary brush

@themateus

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm almost buying Da vinc 0 as my first watercolor brush

How interesting,I haven't painted much but I've always wondered about how paint brushes are made and what different hairs do what effects! Hope to see more videos covering other brush hair types sometime 🙂

@itsjustcloudy8305

6 жыл бұрын

The Stoned Videogame Nerd Thanks for the link! I love me some factory tours so this will be an interesting watch 🙄

Great review as always!! I love my travel mop from Rosemary and Co (great supplier, also your recommendation!!). Thanks!!

Thank you for this comparison. I’ve been looking for some real hair brush alternatives and would love to see some for sable also.

We had a ferret named Fitch at the zoo I worked out after the English word for ferret, or as someone already mentioned a polecat :) hanks for the comparison Teoh!

Ohmagowsh this was so helpful I just got my first squirrel hair brush and I had NO idea what to do with it! Thank you!!

Very methodical and useful comparison, thank you!

The Princeton Neptune synthetic squirrel brushes have the same type of wrapped binding. It's a very good brush, too. Very soft and floppy.

@TurboBinch

6 жыл бұрын

susinok those are quill brushes, which have different sizing.

@egw6659

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I don't want to use real squirrel hair because it's cruel. They are farmed for their hair so it's essentially no different to the fur trade in coats.

@aremedyproject9569

3 жыл бұрын

I was debating whether to try one. I have two Raphael Petite-Gris quills and they’re among my top favourites. I’ve been hesitant to try an imitation squirrel, but hesitated cuz I didn’t want to be disappointed. Might try a small one. Thanks.

@scarletisbell8520

3 жыл бұрын

I love my #6 Neptune quill. It's one of my best brushes. I liked it so well I bought a few rounds and flats recently. They have great points and are very soft. Don't tell anyone but I like them better than my Silver brushes.

Thank you for sharing this comparison it’s really helpful 🙏🏻

An unexpected result. Thanks for the comparison!

I have the Paul Ruben brush set and I love the squirrel number 10.

I got some Raven mops from Jackson's art and they are great. I didn't try any other brand of synthetic squirrel or real squirrel as to make an educated comparison but i have several brushes and the Raven are just great bang for the buck. Probably Casaneo or Raphael softaqua are better but they tend to have a price more similar to real squirrel.

I finally got me 2 mops a zero size and a 4 by DaVinci....and I already found out I liked the number 4 ,,DaVinci the ones with the woodenstock, not really pointy like the ones you showed us ,I think a bit Asian use fashioned...can't wait to try the number zero ..thank you for explaining

I adore my size 18 Cosmotop Mix B, holds so much water. That and the Cosmotop Mix B size 24 flat wash are the best brushes for laying down washes, even better than a full squirrel brush!

I'm a colored pencil artist, however, recently I have been preparing to add watercolor painting to my art. What brushes would you recommend for an artist just getting into watercolor, whose only current brushes are for ink?

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

Look for Silver Black Velvet brushes. They are quite worth the money for beginners

What do you think of the Raphael SoftAqua series of imitation squirrel brushes? I have a few of those, and I really like them. I have one that's that type, and then also some smaller ones.

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

I've not used those before so I can't say much

Thank you! This has been very helpful!

wow man...made my life.. Nice one Subscribed...Keep'em comin....

Where did you find the brush from Japan? I’m going in a few months and have been trying to find places to go for art supplies :)! Thanks!

@teohyc

5 жыл бұрын

I just found out today that ColorPro is actually the brand created by Straits Art, the art store here in Singapore. So I doubt you can find ColorPro in Japan. Anyway, any brush with the same type of hair should perform similarly.

can you review of larger size round brush please, size 18 or more and what advantage of using larger size round brush instead of mop brushes.

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

Larger round brush can keep their shape better and are better for painting details. It's difficult to paint with mob brushes because they are too soft. Mop brushes are good for mopping the paper. lol

Thank you, this was very helpful to me ❤

Great video! Thanks!

I absolutely love the Escoda ultimo, it’s one of my favourite brushes!

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

It's a very good brush.

@barbrajoan2554

6 жыл бұрын

The Real Mythril Yes, and i see that its sponsered by Fabio Cambrenelli a very talented and well know artist from Brazil.

Just ordered my 1st quill...yaaaa

Another great review

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

+Anthology Notes Thanks 😁

Woah man was i not prepared for how much water these squirrel lads hold

Hi Teoh, would it be possible for you to tell me which kolinsky brush were you using in this video? I'm on the lookout for a brush that holds a ton of water and comes to a sharp point and this looks promising ☺️

@teohyc

Жыл бұрын

The ones shown in the video are ColorPro Series 2803, Da Vinci Series 5530 Cosmotop Mix B and Escoda Ultimo.

@thebooksofmylife

Жыл бұрын

@@teohyc thank you, but I meant the kolinsky brush that you used to compare to those - you only said that it's a kolinsky red sable, but you didn't say what brand you specifically used ☺️

@teohontech7141

Жыл бұрын

@@thebooksofmylife It's a Rosemary watercolour red sable pocket brush.

@thebooksofmylife

Жыл бұрын

@@teohontech7141 thank you! 😃

hello is it that escoda ultimo a real squirrel hair?

do you use fan brushes often, if so; what for?

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

+Mithrarin Elysian I don't use fan brushes. They are for painting long parallel strokes such as hair, grass.

This da Vinci brush may be create for fresco painting !

I have this kind of brush i buy it at a simple art store in Hong Kong its is so soft like a hair i thought its just a synthetic

For a better leveling you should use first a layer of ox gall diluted with water

Silver Brush Company makes GREAT mix of real and synthetic squirrel hair. Gives a little more "spring" than 100% real hair. Just FYI....

@TheSgyro

6 жыл бұрын

Pam Brown black velvet line right? 😄.. Those are pretty popular, I'm sure he has heard of it😜

@pambrown9523

6 жыл бұрын

TheSgyro yes. That's the name of the line. You never know ...

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

+Pam Brown I've heard a lot about those brushes. I've just ordered a few to try

@jasonmullins4826

6 жыл бұрын

Teoh...maybe give us a review of the Black beauty brushes when you get a chance? Thanks!

In terms of squirrel makeup brushes they say not to get it get. Is that not as important as they think? As long as it dries correctly? Any thoughts?

@teohyc

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure about makeup brushes. But for painting, the quality and performance of synthetic squirrel is very similar to natural hair, so there's no compelling reason to get natural squirrel hair brushes.

@SLashafrass

3 жыл бұрын

@@teohyc I see. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer ❤️

da vinci artissimo 428 is a kolinsky mop brush

When I go to the link of your blog, it says "access denied" Good review though.

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

+Sharon Nolfi I've just published the text article.

how do you find painting with chinese brushes?

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

+billy gates I've not used those for painting before so I can't say much.

Does anyone know what's the use of the wire binding ? Like can we remove it?

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

The wire is to hold the bristles together. Don't remove them.

@aubreyravenl

4 жыл бұрын

You explore the world by doing things. Of course you can remove it. Thats how you find out how stuff works. You can also take apart a refrigerator. No one's stopping you.

the Japanese colour pro looks amazing and the application is really smooth, but most importantly are these brushes cruelty free? I would like to have one but not if it envolves animal cruelty

Hi Teoh, thanks for this very interesting comparison 😊

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome :-)

Thank You....

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

+kym rhymer Welcome 😁

Yes I have that hair fake too but not the squirrel just only the hair does not go back

Hi teoh!I want to buy a round brush..Can you please please suggest if i should go for silver black brush or escoda ultimo.. i want a brush with good water retention and sharp tip.. i really like your style of painting and will be using the brush for similar work. Thanks for your time!

@teohyc

6 жыл бұрын

Escoda Ultimo is better than Silver Black if you have the budget.

@priyankajinkstudio

6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Will buy that :) :)

Does anyone know of brushes that are real hair but also cruelty free? I don't want to use a brush if it's from the fur trade. Maybe no real hair brushes are cruelty free.

There is a brush called ' jayana paint brush it's only available in Kerala India , ...... Must try the brush 🖌️

Looks like your "brushing up" on supplies ;)

@ladyshadow79

6 жыл бұрын

J.Sheetz - Artwork Rad comment! Love the pun. :-)

@ladyshadow79

6 жыл бұрын

J.Sheetz - Artwork Rad comment! Love the pun. :-)

@JSheetzArtwork

6 жыл бұрын

ladyshadow79 Thanks. Its pun to make them!

@ladyshadow79

6 жыл бұрын

J.Sheetz - Artwork You are good lol! Oh, and I enjoy your art videos. I'm a big fan of yours.

@JSheetzArtwork

6 жыл бұрын

ladyshadow79 thank you :) if you would like i can do a drawing of you. You can message my linked email on my channel in the about section.

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

cool.

Does this mean that squirrels in the wild can never get dry as their fur holds more water ?

@teohyc

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure about that. lol. They probably shake themselves dry

@fredeemoon6053

4 жыл бұрын

Lol.

@ANonymous-rx6lu

4 жыл бұрын

HA! actually, with the rosemary pure squirrel mop that I have, it almost seems like the fur refuses to mat together, and that's why it holds more water, because the bristles DON'T actually want to clump together completely. My sable brushes are the same way, the floof apart when dry but you have to sort of work them a little with water before they will form a point wet because the water actually fills the spaces between the hairs. Animals often have an "undercoat" kind of like what birds do. They have little fluffy down feathers close to their skin which keeps them warmer, and the flight feathers are the smooth ones we tend to think of first with the pretty colors. Mammals often have several layers and types of hairs in their coats. I don't think the paintbrush hairs are the soft little dense undercoat hairs, they seem more like the sleeker topcoat hairs. those hairs tend to repel water away from the undercoat, keeping the animals warmer in wet weather. next time you get to pet a more fluffy kind of dog or cat, check out their fur... it's sometimes got long shiny hairs that come out from their shorter closer undercoat which keeps them warm.

@fredeemoon6053

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, very interesting facts.....thank you , and yes i totally understand what you mean as you explained it so well 🧡🧡🧡

@ANonymous-rx6lu

4 жыл бұрын

@@fredeemoon6053 of course, that's why what Teoh says about shaking themselves WORKS. 😋

Ya.. I have a cheap Chinese squirrel mop brush.. Looks a little wonky when dry, so Isn't as pretty .. But works just fine😁

@TheSgyro

6 жыл бұрын

The Stoned Videogame Nerd oh that didn't happen to me😐.. Maybe your brush had those metal ties too loose.. Sorry to hear about your experience

@TheSgyro

6 жыл бұрын

The Stoned Videogame Nerd oh yeah! I've seen those 😁.. But usually people buy goat hair in the hake format.. But i guess a pointy brush is always more versatile

@swarner3470

6 жыл бұрын

Even kolinsky brushes look wonky when dry. Mine do, but when u get them it's razor sharp! Got mine off of AliExpress and I love them! The brushes I got seem better made than my more expensive ones too, kind of disappointed 🤔 never buying expensive brushes ever again.

@TheSgyro

6 жыл бұрын

S Warner have you tried the art secret kolinsky? How are they?

@TheSgyro

6 жыл бұрын

S Warner ya if i bought really expensive brushes, I'd be too worried about them to ever use it properly, so it's better to get cheap ones😁

Since the difference is barely noticeable there is no reason to use a real killed(!) squirrel hair brush.

@valentinapastore

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!!! glad someone pointed that out

@oceanpinkuk

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You are very correct. Sable, Squirrel, Goat, Fox, Horse, Rat and Wolf hair are some of the animals used to give painters their artistic joy and pleasures when painting.

Hi Teoh, You've probably heard this before.... sorry....but.... ... If you could only take one brush for home and work what size and model brand would you choose? Humble thanks!

@teohyc

5 жыл бұрын

Da Vinci Casaneo is very good.

@volcanowb

5 жыл бұрын

@@teohyc Thanks! Would you rather choose the Da Vinci Maestro, series 35 or 10 over the Casaneo? If so which one?

@teohyc

5 жыл бұрын

@@volcanowb A Da Vinci Maestro uses real sable brush and those are the best hair for painting. BUT Casaneo hair mimic sable characteristics (sharp point and holds good amount of water) quite well at a cheaper price. If you're using Casaneo, it's actually not very different from using a sable brush.

@teohyc

5 жыл бұрын

Squirrel brushes are for covering large areas. You can get a large sable brush to do the same job but that's going to be a very expensive brush that cost several times more than a squirrel. Squirrel is soft and behaves like a mop, so it's floppy when wet and difficult to control the hair compared to sable which is more firm even when wet.

@volcanowb

5 жыл бұрын

@@teohyc Right. Thanks

I want squirrel brushhhhhh

Is it possible to use human hair.....?

@teohyc

4 жыл бұрын

I guess so but human hair is too coarse.

@fredeemoon6053

4 жыл бұрын

I might have a go with my hair, as its very fine. Thaanks for replying xx

And none of them will make better paintings or artist using them. I have brushes that should have been thrown away that I use all the time. Use what works not what costs more than they are worth.

poor squirrels broh :(

@equesdeventusoccasus

6 жыл бұрын

My apologies for accidentally posted my comment to you. My phone misjudged what I was trying to get to open.

@tofucube7703

5 жыл бұрын

"Squirrels are evil" -dog

@bushgirl3174

5 жыл бұрын

victor carvajal they dont kill the squirrels 😒

1st and early

This is wrong, how can you buy any paint brush or makeup brush that is from an animals fur? These animals are 0ut into this world, it's God's creatures. Squirrels are sweet, smart animals, you have no idea how helpful they really truly are.