da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 Kolinsky Sable Set - 5500-76

da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 Kolinsky Sable Set Three Kolinsky red sable rounds in a black presentation box · Sizes 2, 3 & 4 · Hand-made in Germany Why painters reach for it ✔️ Selected Kolinsky red sable — exceptional point retention and a true needle tip for the finest detail. ✔️ Elastic, responsive snap that returns to shape cleanly — not wiry, not floppy. ✔️ Generous paint capacity for the size, with a controlled, smooth release that keeps the mark tight. ✔️ Short hexagonal handle for close-in control at the bench. ✔️ Hand-shaped and tested in Nuremberg, presented in a black gift box. About this set The da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 set is a premium miniature brush box containing three round Kolinsky sable brushes in sizes 2, 3 and 4. The brushes are short-handled and built for precise control, which makes them a strong choice for miniature painting, small detail work and any job where the tip has to stay sharp. Kolinsky sable gives this series its main advantage: excellent point retention, good paint capacity for the size, and a smooth, elastic feel on the surface. That puts it above most synthetic hobby brushes for eyes, trim, freehand details and fine highlights. The set is supplied in a black presentation box, which keeps it tidy for storage and makes it an easy gift. Compared with da Vinci's general-purpose Harbin Kolinsky 1526Y, Series 76 is the more miniature-focused short-point option; against the synthetic Cosmotop-Spin it is softer, holds more paint and releases more naturally, but it needs more careful cleaning. If you want a set for hard wear or drybrushing, choose synthetic; for precision and a clean point, Series 76 is the stronger choice. Specifications Brand da Vinci Series 76 — Miniature Maestro Set contents 3 round brushes — sizes 2, 3 & 4 Hair Selected Kolinsky red sable (natural) Shape Round Handle Short, polished hexagonal wood Presentation Black cardboard gift box Suitable media Watercolour, gouache, acrylic, oil Country of origin Germany (hand-shaped & tested in Nuremberg) 📦 What's in the set ▸ 3 × da Vinci Miniature Maestro Series 76 round brushes — sizes 2, 3 and 4 ▸ 1 × da Vinci black presentation box Best for ▸ Miniature detailing on figures, busts and gaming models ▸ Fine linework and sharp edge control ▸ Controlled watercolour or gouache detail where a needle point matters ▸ Bench painting where a short handle improves control ▸ A premium gift for a miniature painter — it arrives boxed 💡 Care & pro tips ▸ Rinse before paint dries in the ferrule, then finish with lukewarm water and a proper brush soap. ▸ For natural sable, a conditioning cleaner such as The Masters Brush Cleaner & Preserver, or da Vinci's own brush soap, keeps the point in shape. ▸ Store dry, reshaped and protected in the box — never press the point flat. ▸ Don't leave it soaking and don't use hot water. Honest limitations ▸ Not for heavy drybrushing or aggressive scrubbing — that shortens sable life. ▸ Too small for large basecoats or broad washes. ▸ Natural hair, so not a vegan or synthetic option — see da Vinci Cosmotop-Spin if that's what you need. ▸ The short handle isn't ideal for easel-distance painting.