Sizes of paint brushes by numbers. Paint brush: types and sizes. Types of bristles on paint brushes

Paint brushes are used to apply primer, paint, glue, varnish. Of course, this can be done with any brush. But the question is the quality and laboriousness of the application. Brushes are not different for a reason. And they differ not only in price, but also in size, type of bristle, shape. Natural hair provides higher quality coverage, synthetic brushes are more durable. Depending on the type of work, one or another type of paint brush is chosen.

Flat brush (+ flute)

A flat brush is used for priming, painting and varnishing surfaces, especially if you want to get a smooth glossy surface. A flat brush is often called a flute brush, as it is used for fluting (smoothing) freshly painted surfaces - the brush allows you to remove traces of rough staining and paint drips. For fluting, a dry brush is used to smooth out the paint. The work goes with the very ends of the hair, without pressure, in the direction opposite to the direction of applying the paint. The brush is periodically cleaned of paint. Brush width: 25 - 100 mm.

Radiator Brush

It is a kind of flat brush, but with a long, curved handle. The radiator brush can be used to paint any hard-to-reach area, even through a narrow gap. For this reason, radiator brushes are used when painting heating radiators, outside and inside; pipes and corners; gaps between profiles. The width of the brush can be very different: from 20 to 150 mm.

Hand brush (handbrake)

The brush is round. Designed for painting and priming small surfaces. Before work, to maintain elasticity and shape, the brush is tied up with twine, leaving a pile length of about 3-4 cm. The paint is collected in small portions, lowering the brush by 15-20 mm. As you work, the brush wears out, and the twine turns are unwound, increasing the length of the pile. The brush size varies from 26 to 54 mm.

Fly brush

This brush is also round, but larger than the handbrake. Therefore, it is convenient when working on large areas: walls and ceilings. Using a handwheel brush, you can prime, whitewash and paint the surface. The handle of the brush is made hollow so that, if necessary, it can be attached to the long handle. The swinging hand is also tied up. Brush diameter: 60 - 65 mm.

Brush-maklovitsa

Like the flywheel, the maklovitsa is large. Its large area bundle easily covers large areas. Like the fly brush, it can be extended with a long handle to increase productivity. Maklovitsy are rectangular and round. They are used for applying aqueous solutions, but it is not suitable for oil paint. Brush size: 100 - 200 mm.

Paneled brush

Designed for "jewelry" work: applying a narrow strip of paint (panels) and painting small hard-to-reach areas. Most of all, it resembles a large brush for painting. Brush diameter: 6 - 18 mm.

All sizes

The size of the brush is also chosen in accordance with the tasks. Wide brushes are for large areas, narrow brushes for small or narrow areas.

For this reason, for outdoor work on a large area, as well as for walls and ceilings indoors, brushes are taken with a width of 8-10 cm, for processing corners - 5 cm with beveled edges, for decorative details, window frames and baseboards - 3-6 cm.

The paint brush is the most widely used tool in all kinds of paintwork. Its production does not require large time and material costs. Before starting work, brushes that have never been used should be soaped and soaked in order to soften the nap. The service life of the tool will increase if the bristles are moistened with linseed oil.

Types of brushes

Let's take a look at the most popular types of brushes.

Handbrake brushes (KR) are large, the bristles of such a tool are fixed on a short handle with a metal rim. In the event that too long villi do not make it possible to work normally with glue or oil paint, then they are tied with twine.

Miter brushes

Facing brushes (PCS) are used when it is necessary to give a rough - matte look to freshly painted surfaces. Before, after and during work, the brush should be as clean as possible, so it should be moistened and wiped periodically. When using this tool, it is recommended to apply single precise blows to the treated surface.

Crochet brushes (KMA) are either round (up to 170 millimeters in diameter) or rectangular (up to 200 millimeters wide). They have great productivity and are capable of performing paint work with a high level of quality. The bakeware brushes are used for aqueous solutions.

Fly brushes (KM) have a round shape. They are used for priming, whitewashing, washing and painting various surfaces, in particular those that have a large area. To paint hard-to-reach areas, workers often attach long sticks to such brushes on their own.

Paneled (KF), have the form of round flat brushes, the diameter of which does not exceed eighteen millimeters. Needed to draw straight stripes and draw narrow lines when finishing.

Radiator brushes are designed to penetrate hard-to-reach areas and are often used for painting batteries and other similar surfaces.

Correct care

Caring for any of the varieties of the above paint brushes does not require special knowledge. It is enough only during breaks in work to immerse them in containers with water, and after use - rinse in special solutions, dry and store wrapped in paper.

Who among us has not held an ordinary paint brush in our hands? It would seem that this ingenuous tool does not conceal any secrets. However, when working with him, there are a number of points that should be discussed separately.

Paint brushes are made from natural pig bristles and from various synthetic fibers. Most often these are nylon or polyester yarns. Natural brushes are better suited for working with alkyd and oil paints, while synthetics are good for painting with acrylics. Before starting work, a new brush should be washed with warm soapy water and dried. This will remove dust and broken lint that can impair paint quality.

Do not dip the brush all the way into the paint can. It is better to limit yourself to about half the length of the pile, and then, gently tapping on the inside of the can, get rid of excess paint on the brush. Never smear excess paint from the brush on the jar! This will disturb the uniform layer of paint on the pile and the dyeing process will become more difficult. Also, different painting rules exist for different materials, for example, the ceiling should be painted from the darkened side, towards the window, and when painting wood, the brush movements should follow along the fibers.

Upon completion of the work, be sure to remove the paint remaining on the brush, rinse the tool in a solvent and dry it. If you follow these simple tips, a paint brush will last you a long time!

Video: how to work with a brush

Brush size

Many of us do not think about such a seemingly trifle as the size of a paint brush when carrying out painting and painting work.

Naturally, this statement does not apply to professional builders - painters, but is relevant for the average ordinary man in the street, to the category that you and I belong to.

As a rule, if we are planning to paint and update something with us:

In the apartment,
Home,
Personal plot,
Garage

We take into account, first of all, the coating itself that we will use (paint, varnish, emulsion) and focus more on the type of coating itself and / or its color, rather than on what tool we will perform the intended work ...

Leaving this issue without proper attention, and remembering that somewhere in the closet with a jar of water or, at best, with a solvent, we have some brushes that have remained from the past, or even from the renovation before last. Thus, making a serious mistake, which subsequently manifests itself when the painted surface dries up in the form of hairs remaining on the fresh paint from the brush and, most importantly, brush marks are visible that "crawl out" beyond the limits of what we wanted to paint.

It's all to blame for the wrong type and size of the paint brush used.

So, in order to avoid such incidents and not be upset at the sight of the result of the work we have done, you should know for which painted surfaces one or another size of the paint brush is used.

Currently, in hardware stores, you can always find and purchase brushes of the following sizes on sale:

Painting brush 25 mm.
Painting brush 38 mm.
Painting brush 50 mm.
Painting brush 63 mm.
Painting brush 75 mm.
Painting brush 100 mm.

For all brushes, the numerical size (in millimeters) refers to, and denotes the width of the working part of the brush, that is, in fact, the width of one stroke, which is obtained when applying the paint and varnish composition.

In addition to the size, paint brushes are divided into those, the working part of which is created using artificial or natural bristles, and there is also a difference in the performance of the materials of the handle of the brushes, which can be made of plastic or wood.

Separately in the list of paint brushes are radiator and maklovitsa brushes, which are more suitable for applying water-based compositions.

Consider the first type, a paintbrush with a size of 25 millimeters.

This brush is used when painting or varnishing thin surfaces, no more than a matchbox width. Such surfaces include various glazing beads, metal or wooden rods with a diameter of no more than 15 millimeters, as well as other rather delicate parts and surfaces.

The 38 mm brush is suitable for painting round surfaces up to 32 mm in diameter, ceiling cornices and skirting boards up to 5 centimeters wide, as well as the inner surfaces of the edges of window frames.

Painting brush with a working size of 50 mm, suitable for applying paints and varnishes to standard skirting boards, window frames. It is also the ideal brush size for painting stair railings.

Brushes 63 and 75 millimeters in size can be successfully interchangeable and are perfect for painting:

Various wide metal and wooden parts and structures,
Plastered surfaces (walls),
Drywall sheets
OSB panels.

Also, this brush size is a good option for painting fences, as well as benches, greenhouses and other outbuildings.

The largest of the presented sizes at 100 millimeters will serve as a good tool for:

Door painting,
(board, timber),
(slate, tin).

Video: an overview of paint brushes

The correct size of the tool will allow you to get better results of work and will leave you and your family members satisfied with their work.

Enjoy your repair!

Modern paints and varnishes can be applied using: paint brush, paint roller, spray gun.

This article will focus on the most common painting tool - a paint brush.

Types of paint brushes

Flat paint brushes- the most popular type of paint brushes.

They are used to apply paints and varnishes to treated surfaces of various sizes during interior and exterior finishing works. The main characteristic of a flat brush is its width, which is indicated in inches, but some manufacturers, in addition to inches, also indicate width in millimeters. Standard flat paint brush widths: 3/4 "(20mm), 1" (25mm), 1.5 "(38mm), 2" (50mm), 2.5 "(63mm), 3" (75mm), 4 "(100mm) ... Depending on the area of the treated surface, the width of the flat brush is selected.

Round paint brushes- less popular than flat ones.

They are used for the color of narrow long surfaces, because this type of brushes has a denser packing and, accordingly, good paint exchange properties. The main characteristic of round brushes is their width (diameter). I indicate the size of round brushes in numbers or in millimeters. Standard sizes of round brushes: No. 2 - 20 mm, No. 4 - 25mm, No. 6 - 30mm, No. 8 - 35mm, No. 10 - 40mm, No. 12 - 45mm, No. 14 - 50mm, No. 16 - 55mm, No. 18 - 60mm , No. 20 - 65mm, No. 22 - 70mm.

Radiator or Angled Paint Brush.

This type of paintbrush is used for painting hard-to-reach or high-lying places, because the brush has an elongated handle and a bristle band, located at an angle to the handle.

The standard sizes for radiator brushes are the same as for flat paint brushes.

Squeegee brush.

It is a flat brush with an increased size. Such brushes are used for applying paints and varnishes on a large surface area (processing of facades or ceilings). The handles of these brushes are adapted to the use of extension rods. Standard blade sizes (width and length): 30x70mm, 30x100mm, 30x120mm, 40x140mm, 50x150mm.

Maklovitsa brush.

It is a base block to which the handle is attached. Holes are drilled on its surface, into which artificial fibers are hammered. Such brushes are very convenient to use when applying an adhesive composition to wallpaper, as well as washing and applying whitewash compositions. The grips of these brushes are also adapted for the use of extension rods. Standard sizes: 140x50mm, 150x70mm, 170x70mm, 180x80mm.

The choice of the type of paint brush directly depends on the area of the surface to be treated, the place where the painting work will be carried out, as well as on the individual preferences of the master.

What are paint brushes made of?

A paint brush consists of several components. The main working body of the paint brush is the bristle, which is fixed in the holder with an adhesive. The bristle clip is attached to the handle. The bristles in the paint brush holder are separated by special inserts that create a working chamber for the paint and varnish material. The size and number of liners in the holder of a paint brush depends on its thickness, and also strongly affects the cost of the brush and the quality of the surface painting. For example, if we have a paintbrush with a disproportionate number or size of liners, then the density of the paintbrush bristle packing will be less, therefore, the paint and varnish material will be worse retained and the paint exchange properties of the paintbrush will be underestimated. The inserts are made of wood or plastic, the plastic inserts increase the durability of the paintbrush, because plastic does not deform on contact with water.

The adhesive holds the bristles, liners and paintbrush holders together. The bristles must be glued to the height of the insert. The service life of the paint brush depends on the quality of the adhesive. Cheap paint brushes use inexpensive adhesives. Expensive paint brushes use epoxy glue. If the adhesive is of poor quality or is insufficient to secure all the bristles in the holder, then the loose bristles will fall out of the band and, accordingly, reduce the quality of the treated surface.

It is quite simple to check the quality of the adhesive, you need to remove the paint brush from the package, grab the handle with one hand, and pull the bristles with the other. At first, the bristles will fall out of the band, but gradually the amount of bristles that have fallen out will decrease. If the adhesive composition in the brush is not of high quality, then the bristles will fall out constantly and it is not recommended to paint with such a brush.

The holder (band) of paint brushes is mainly made of steel, less often of plastic. Steel clips have sufficient strength and resistance to organic solvents that may be contained in the paint and varnish material.

The disadvantages of steel clips include, first of all, the appearance of corrosion, which occurs during long-term storage at high humidity, as well as corrosion occurs due to the fact that in the intervals between painting works, the brush is stored in water (so that the paint does not prematurely dried up). To avoid the appearance of corrosion on the holder of the paint brush, it is covered with anti-corrosion coatings or made of stainless steel. The second drawback is that a steel clip can damage the surface to be treated (for example, when painting corners) or a container for storing paint and varnish material.

Plastic clips are not susceptible to corrosion and do not damage surfaces, but they cannot be resistant to some types of solvents that may be contained in the paint and varnish material.

Paint brush grips are usually made from three materials:

Wood.
Plastic.
Rubber coated plastic.

Handles made of wood are the most popular on the Russian market. They have sufficient strength and low weight. In the manufacture of wooden handles, various types of wood are used, from the cheapest, for example, pine, to expensive varieties (sycamore, beech, etc.). Handles made of cheap wood are usually painted with a transparent type (varnishing) and opaque (paint coating and subsequent varnishing). A clear coat is applied to protect the grip material from environmental influences, while an opaque coat is usually applied to hide wood imperfections and create a more premium paintbrush look. Despite the appearance, the painted handles do not provide a secure grip, the paint brush will slip out of the hand when working, because paint and sweat will get on the handle.

The handles, which are made of expensive types of wood, do not have any paintwork. This emphasizes that the handle is made of an expensive type of wood and has no major defects. These grips absorb sweat and provide a secure grip when working.

The main working body of the paint brush is the bristle, it is she who picks up, holds and distributes the paint and varnish material over the surface to be treated.

Paint brush bristle materials can be divided into three main types:

The bristles are of natural origin, mainly pork bristles.
Synthetic bristles, polymer fibers.
A mixture, in various proportions, of natural and synthetic bristles.

III. Bristle types

Natural bristles have excellent paint exchange properties, hold the paint material well and apply with good hiding power. In our market, natural bristles are very widespread and very popular. High paint exchange properties are achieved by the fact that there are microscopic scales on the entire surface of natural bristles, this can be determined by touch by sliding your fingers from the tip to the root of the bristle, it will seem slightly rough (in this way, you can especially accurately distinguish natural bristles from synthetic ones). The paint material is retained on the bristles due to their presence. High coverage rate, which is achieved when working with brushes with natural bristles, is ensured by the small cross-section of the bristle at its tip.

The disadvantages of natural bristles include - loss of shape in a humid environment or after washing a paint brush under water and subsequent storage, as well as a long and expensive manufacturing technology.

The largest proportion of natural pork bristles is produced in China.

The production of natural pork bristles can be roughly divided into two stages:

stage of animal husbandry and stage of processing. The first stage is not particularly interesting to us, since it involves raising pigs and obtaining primary bristles after slaughter.

The recycling stage is usually a separate factory that deals only with the processing and sale of bristles. The processing process takes a significant amount of time and includes many cycles, such as: cleaning from the skin, washing, combing, boiling, sorting by length, etc. Cooking is the most significant process that directly affects the quality of the bristles. During boiling, animal fat is removed from the bristle surface. By standards, the surface of natural bristles should contain 5-10% fat. If this figure is higher, then a brush with natural bristles will have low paint transfer properties. If this indicator is lower, then the bristles of the paint brush will be brittle, respectively, it will fall out of the brush and remain on the treated surface.

Because Since natural bristles are animal products, they have different lengths. The length of natural bristles is the most important factor that affects its cost, which is subsequently transferred to the cost of the brush itself. It is natural to believe that the pig has much fewer long bristles than short ones; therefore, the cost of natural bristles, depending on its length, has a non-linear relationship.

Natural bristles are either light or black, and gray is a mixture of light and black natural bristles. The color of natural bristles depends on the breed of the pig.

Black natural bristles have increased (in comparison with light natural bristles) elasticity and wear resistance. Accordingly, it is more expensive than light. Also, if you paint the surface with a brush with black natural bristles, then the fallen hair is easy to notice on the painted surface and then remove it.

If you are choosing a paintbrush with black natural bristles, it is important to make sure that the bristles are really black and not light natural bristles painted black. On the market, replacing black natural bristles with light colored ones is very often practiced. To make sure that you are not being fooled, you need to rub the stubble hard between two fingers. If the bristles leave a dark mark, then it is a light, black-tinted bristle. In the process of work, especially with paints and varnishes containing an organic solvent, this bristle will begin to stain the painted surface, and the result will be unsatisfactory.

Another indicator affecting the cost of a natural bristle paint brush is the number of "tops" - the percentage of long to short bristles.

The natural bristles in the paintbrush are of different lengths, this gives a tapered shape to the head of the paintbrush, and also saves material. The higher the number of "tops", the correspondingly, there will be more bristles of the maximum length, therefore, a paint brush will cost more, but its painting characteristics will be much higher.

Bristles of synthetic origin are polymer fibers of very small thickness, they are obtained by extrusion. Artificial bristles can be of any color, depending on the chosen dye, which is used in its production. Depending on the type of polymer material, artificial bristles can be obtained with different rigidity, wear resistance, and also the degree of recoverability after deformation. Artificial bristles have one significant drawback - they are low paint exchange properties. on the surface of artificial bristles, unlike natural pig bristles, there are no microscopic scales on which the paint and varnish material is held. Therefore, artificial bristles are made of various cross-sectional profiles, for example, a hollow cylindrical, petal structure, etc. to improve the paint exchange performance. To improve hiding power, the ends of artificial bristles are often split, as in the case of hollow cylindrical bristles, or made conical, but then a high packing density is necessary.

Mixed bristles are a mixture of different proportions of natural and synthetic bristles. By selecting different percentages of natural and synthetic bristles, you can achieve high paint exchange rates, as well as the elasticity and wear resistance of the paint brush.

UNIVERSE paint brushes

Brand paint brushes UNIVERSE divided into series: Slim, StandardExpert, Profi.

Brushes series Slim are the most inexpensive brushes in the line UNIVERSE... They combine acceptable quality at an economical price. In the brushes of the series Slim natural bristles and varnished wooden handle are used.

Brushes series Standard- these brushes are the most optimal in terms of price and quality of painting the treated surface. This series of paint brushes under the brand name UNIVERSE has a varnished wooden handle. The bristles of flat painting brushes of the standard series are made:

Made from natural pig bristles (the tip of the brush is painted red), these brushes evenly apply the paint and varnish material to the surface to be treated. They have good paint exchange properties. They can be used with all types of paints and varnishes, but are most effectively used with paints and varnishes that dissolve with organic solvents.
Made of an optimally selected combination of synthetic fibers (hollow split at the tip) and natural pig bristles (brush tip painted green). Natural bristles in this combination increase the paint exchange properties of the paintbrush, while the synthetic component ensures durability and a fine structure of the coating.
Made of synthetic bristles (brush tip painted blue). These brushes use tapered synthetic bristles and high density padding. Thanks to this, the most acceptable paint exchange characteristics are achieved, as well as stable hiding power.

Brushes series Expert and Profi made with ergonomic wooden handles. The heads of these brushes have high density natural bristles. These series of brushes can be classified as semi-professional and professional painting tools with a long service life.

Construction technologies are developing, but in the field of painting the main tools are still rollers and brushes. We dedicated to rollers, and now let's talk about brushes, their variety and how to use them for various works.

The most common and popular option is the flange paint brushes (CF). They are well known to everyone who, in one way or another, came across the painting of walls, slopes, windows and other surfaces.

The flats are flat, with a spatula, the bristles are securely fixed with a metal cover. Usually the length of the bristles is 60 millimeters. Flat brushes are more convenient to work with, they can be of different sizes, so you can buy several at once in order to paint over the free space with a wide brush, and with thinner ones - window beams or ceiling plinths, for example.

The handles of the flange brushes can be plastic or wooden, they are also flat, ergonomic and fit well in the hand. Painting specialists note that a flat brush-flute can absorb a fairly large amount of paint, this allows you not to make strokes too often, eliminates the appearance of smudges. Flayz allows you to apply paint in any direction, with the correct technique, there will be no splashes. Such brushes are used with all types of paint, varnish, drying oil, enamels.

Panel brushes (KFK) look opposite to flats. They are round and small in diameter. They are not suitable for painting walls and other large surfaces, usually panel brushes are used where delicate work is needed, for example, to apply stencils to already painted surfaces. In addition, panel brushes can be used to pull panels and apply paint to hard-to-reach areas where a thicker brush simply won't reach.

Handbrake (CR). Round brushes that come in a variety of diameters, usually 30 to 50 millimeters. Smoothly paint surfaces, can be used for priming, painting narrow places and small areas.

Scrub brush. It is traditionally used for whitewashing, wall washing, and whitewashing. Now such brushes are usually made from linden bark, cleaned of knots and soaked in a container where air did not adhere. The fibers are divided into thin strips and rolled into a brush. The bast brushes hold water or solution well, but when working with them it will be very difficult to avoid splashing.

Oval brush. It is considered professional and novice painters and is rarely used. The oval shape allows you to apply strokes on both narrow surfaces and wide ones. Usually the ratio of the brush is 1: 2, that is, by simply turning it with the side, you can get twice as wide or narrower bristles.

As for the very bristle of paint brushes, it can be natural and artificial. For example, for thin panel brushes, soft bristles are usually used, which are made from the hair of the column or squirrel. The best stiff brushes are those made from semi-spinal or spinal bristles. They spray less beauty and gain more coloring composition. But such brushes made from natural spinal bristles are usually more expensive.

Cheaper brushes made from horsehair, but their pile quickly loses flexibility and falls off, they do not last long. Synthetic fiber is a good option and will last a long time if used properly. But artificial brushes hold less paint, it can drip to the floor, the consumption with them is slightly higher.

To check the quality of the bristles, bend it - it should quickly regain its original shape. The hairs should not bristle, they are arranged evenly and evenly. Split ends of the bristles and hair loss immediately after the first bend are not allowed.

In our age of high technologies, the production of such a simple thing as a brush seems to be a simple matter. However, creating a quality art brush is a pretty serious job. Three centuries ago, artists had to make their own brushes for themselves, and only then did artisans appear who began to produce these tools for artists.

Today, the process of producing brushes combines both traditional methods and advanced modern technologies, offering all professionals and art lovers wonderful painting tools.

Art brushes come in a wide range of sizes, types and materials. How to understand this diversity?

Let's first consider what are the main parts of an art brush:

hair bun / head (working part of the brush) consists of natural or synthetic hair, gathered in a bun of a certain shape and size,
ferrule (primer, sleeve) provides constructive support for the hair bundle, serves to shape and connect it to the handle. The clip is usually made of corrosion-resistant metal: brass, copper, aluminum. A high-quality clip should be all-metal (seamless).
handle / handle produced mainly from hardwood (birch, aspen, beech, alder). There are exceptions, such as watercolor brushes with acrylic handles. Wooden handles are usually varnished to resist the effects of paints and liquids.

Let us now dwell on the basic forms of artistic brushes.

From the whole variety of shapes and sizes, we select 2 main types of brushes - round and flat... Round brushes have a cylindrical clip, and flat brushes are flattened. Both round and flat brushes are also divided into subspecies depending on the length and shape of the bundle.

Perhaps the most versatile. The hair bundle is compressed into a cylindrical clip and forms a rounded tip when wet.

A high-quality round brush allows you to create a wide range of shapes and effects, holds water well, absorbs excess paint and rinses easily. The extraordinary elasticity of such a brush allows you to display every gesture of an artist who wants to achieve special expressiveness of a stroke. A good round brush has a sharp tip that allows for the finest detailed work.

By the way, in the old days it was round brushes that were the most widespread, because the consistency of traditional oil paints at that time was more "creamy". retained more paint and produced crisp, juicy lines.

There is a wide variety of round brushes, their thickness and sizes depend on the area of artistic creativity they are used in: for miniature works, filling, type, liners.

Miniature brushes- the thinnest and shortest of the round brushes, having a fairly short or medium pile length. They are used for delicate, meticulous work. Such brushes allow you to put the thinnest point or draw the thinnest line of short length.

Fill brushes- thick round brushes made of soft bristles. Used in watercolor painting to fill large areas with color, as well as for basic dense strokes.

These are flat-edged, straight-edged brushes that originally became popular with Impressionist painters of the late 19th century. are versatile enough to hold a lot of paint and are good for filling large areas as well as creating crisp broad strokes. Almost all flat brush strokes form an angled or straight edge, so they are often used wet on wet (masking or softening the characteristic sharp edges). Flat brushes are in great demand in architectural painting.

The shapes of a flat brush stroke are varied and depend on the material from which the beam is made, on its rigidity, as well as on the technique of applying the stroke.

Contour brushes- a kind of flat brushes, which has a shorter bunch. This gives them greater elasticity and improves control over the quality of flat strokes. In addition, shorter hair makes it easier to create a smooth transition from one color to another and gives the outline well.

Beveled brushes (retouching)- flat brushes with a bunch, beveled at an angle. Used for sketching and sketching, they allow you to draw very clear lines, outlining sharp corners.

Cat's tongue (oval, filbert)- a flat brush of a dome or oval shape, beloved by many artists. This brush is versatile and suitable for both large strokes and small details, combining the properties of both a flat and a round brush (if held perpendicular to the surface). With this brush, you can easily move from thick lines to thin ones without taking your hands off, as well as create transitions from one color to another.

Most work, as mentioned, requires two or more basic round and flat brushes. In addition, there are a number of special brushes that are not needed very often and are designed to create any specific effects.

Retouched- the best brushes for very precise strokes. They resemble a flat brush cut at an acute angle. The tip of such a brush allows you to quickly and confidently change the volume of hair or bristles that carry paint, so this brush is an excellent tool for creating a transition from one color to another in hard-to-reach, narrow areas of the painting, as well as for drawing outlines.

Stencil- volumetric dense brushes of a round shape, have a blunt flat tip of the hair bundle. Brushes are used to apply paint through the stencil with vertical strokes. In addition, they are excellent for glazing or loose-fitting paint coats.

Fleutz- a wide flat brush designed for applying wide layers of paint in one stroke and for free painting with fills. Mainly used with watercolors as it can hold a lot of paint; with just a few movements allows you to create textures large in area.

Fan-shaped- flat brushes with a thin fan-shaped bundle. They are designed to blend paint already applied to the substrate. With these brushes, you can create a subtle color stretch. They are also suitable for blending, softening contrasts and textures. Used to create special effects in portrait, landscape and abstract painting.

(mop) - a round brush made of soft natural hair, capable of absorbing a large amount of paint. It is used for working on large areas, wetting the surface, removing excess moisture.

The knowledge about the nature of the pile from which the hair bun of the brush is made will help to finally decide which brush is needed to work with certain paints.

Font brushes (schleppers)- round, thin, long-bristled brushes for working with liquid paints. They are used to apply thin straight lines, inscriptions, to create backlighting. The lengthened bun acts as a reservoir for dye, allowing you to draw a long line without refilling the brush.

Special brushes with long bristles (from 10 mm to 25 mm), often used in airbrushing to emphasize contours, for drawing very long lines of equal thickness. The base of the brush bundle serves as a reservoir for paint, "feeding" the elongated core, which allows a thin continuous line to be drawn for a long time without additional addition of paint.