Alex Paints essentials brushes · kolinsky sable set of 4 · miniature detail brush set

The workhorse of the painting desk: our round Kolinsky sable paintbrushes are the natural-hair brushes serious miniature and bust painters reach for again and again. Kolinsky sable holds a fine point and carries a generous reservoir of paint, giving you smooth colour laydown and pin-sharp control — ideal for faces, layering, glazing and fine detail alike.

Choose your size from the full range: 3, 2, 1, 0, 00, 000, 4/0, 5/0 and 10/0, plus two “short” versions (size 1 and size 0) whose 5mm hair — against our standard 10mm — gives extra stiffness and control for tight detail. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, and designed for modellers by modellers.

Which size?

The tiny 10/0–4/0 are for the very finest lines and eyes; 000 and 00 for facial detail and edge work; 0 and 1 are all-round detail brushes; 2 and 3 carry more paint for larger areas and base work. Prefer a ready-made selection? See the 6-round set or 8-round set, and browse all our round sable brushes and the full Hawk paintbrush range.

For crisp edges and controlled coverage: our flat Kolinsky sable paintbrushes give you a sharp chisel edge that’s perfect for edge highlighting, blending across larger surfaces and blocking in clean, straight strokes. Natural Kolinsky sable keeps a tidy edge while carrying plenty of paint, so armour plates, blades, panels and cloth come up smoothly.

Pick your size from 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, and designed for modellers by modellers.

Which size?

The 00 and 0 flats are for fine edge highlights and small crisp lines; 1 and 2 for edge-lighting armour and weapons; 3 and 4 for base coating and blending broader areas. Want the whole ladder at once? See the 6-flat sable set, browse all our flat sable brushes, or pair them with our round brushes from the full Hawk paintbrush range.

The Essentials, upgraded: the Alex Paints Essentials Deluxe set pairs the same core selection of 4 round Kolinsky sable brushes (sizes 3, 2, 1 and 0) with ergonomic walnut handles for extra comfort and balance during long painting sessions. It’s the curated everyday kit for painters who want a premium feel in the hand.

The set comes in a biodegradable packet with protective covers for the hairs. Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, designed for modellers by modellers.

Prefer the standard version? See the Alex Paints Essentials set. Browse all our round sable brushes and the full Hawk paintbrush range.

Bring out every raised edge and texture: our dry brushes for modellers are tough synthetic brushes made specifically for dry-brushing — that quick, near-dry technique that catches highlights on chainmail, fur, stonework, terrain and weathered metal. Choose the shape that suits your work:

• Round Oval — soft, rounded coverage for organic textures
• Flat Oval — broader, even highlighting across flat surfaces
• Deerfoot — the angled tip that stipples and catches raised detail beautifully

Suitable for oils, acrylics and enamels, and designed for modellers by modellers. Want all three shapes together? See the 3-brush dry brush set, browse all our dry brushes, and pair them with our round sable brushes for the detail work.