A round brush shape made from premium quality Golden Taklon fibers in a select blend for artists.  Our Golden Taklons have been a proven favorite for over 30 years.  The brush handles all stroke types equally well and has a great tip for details. We are very pleased and proud of this brush and highly recommend it for your consideration. Quality, performance, price and animal considerations make this brush a personal favorite choice.

Our Smarties line of brushes are impeccably crafted by hand using a blend of Gold Teijin multi-filament hairs, long considered one of the best, most durable synthetics in the world.  

The Smarties Teijin fibers are made with longer lengths, increased durability and slightly finer fibers.  We’ve taking advantage of the newest advances in fiber technology and brush manufacturing to bring you these brushes.  

These are available in both filberts, rounds and flats.  These fibers are designed with a soft touch and long wearing quality that makes them perfect for the decorative artist.

Sableon is a line of brushes with a maroon dyed synthetic Teijin blend which we call Sableon.  We originally developed these for use with Rosemary West's drybrush techniques but quickly discovered that the stiffer and thicker fibers were excellent for use with heavy body acrylics and oils.   We subsequently used these fibers for a line of rounds, liners and rakes for these same uses.

The Sableon blend holds its shape extremely well with fantastic spring. Just listen to the rave reviews from artists who have tried them. Sableons will move the paint longer and can be used to create more texture in your strokes and also with dry brushing techniques.

Choice Select Fiber is the newest and most resilient fiber in our line.  Originally developed for our mops and Oval washes we quickly discovered that these fibers are extremely durable, easy to clean and retain their shape making them excellent for rounds, flats and liners as well. 

The select fiber readily springs back to shape and is very easy to clean as the fibers release the paint.  These qualities contribute to a brush that performs excellently and is long lasting and durable.

Responding to the gentlest pressure of your hand, this select round brush will open to a wide basing stroke or the most delicate comma stroke.  “S” strokes, tear drops, etc. flow from the tip of the bristles as do stems and lines from its chisel edge.  

A Golden Taklon flat brush with a slightly domed shape to it’s tip. Sometimes called a Cat’s tongue (because of the shape), this brush is preferred by some artists as a basic painting brush.

Our Golden Taklons have been a proven favorite for over 30 years.  We are very pleased and proud of this brush and highly recommend it for your consideration. Quality, performance, price and animal considerations make this brush a personal favorite choice.

Our Smarties line of brushes are impeccably crafted by hand using a blend of Gold Teijin multi-filament hairs, long considered one of the best, most durable synthetics in the world.  

The Smarties Teijin fibers are made with longer lengths, increased durability and slightly finer fibers.  We’ve taking advantage of the newest advances in fiber technology and brush manufacturing to bring you these brushes.  

These are available in both filberts, rounds and flats.  These fibers are designed with a soft touch and long wearing quality that makes them perfect for the decorative artist.

Sableon is a line of brushes with a maroon dyed synthetic Teijin blend which we call Sableon.  We originally developed these for use with Rosemary West's drybrush techniques but quickly discovered that the stiffer and thicker fibers were excellent for use with heavy body acrylics and oils.   We subsequently used these fibers for a line of rounds, liners and rakes for these same uses.

The Sableon blend holds its shape extremely well with fantastic spring. Just listen to the rave reviews from artists who have tried them. Sableons will move the paint longer and can be used to create more texture in your strokes and also with dry brushing techniques.

These flat, oval filbert shaped texturing brushes have a naturally fingered shape. Filbert comb shapes provide a loose, streaked effect. Use for special techniques from hair, grasses, feathers, and fur to bristle stroke blending.

A Golden Taklon filbert shaped brush with a slightly thicker side profile in larger sizes. Designed especially for faux finishes and glazing techniques.

Our Golden Taklons have been a proven favorite for over 30 years.  We are very pleased and proud of this brush and highly recommend it for your consideration. Quality, performance, price and animal considerations make this brush a personal favorite choice.

Note:  1" Size has been discontinued.

Our Golden Taklon brushes have been manufactured by hand for over 30 years using the finest-quality Golden Taklon filaments for artist brushes that are durable, easy to care for and work equally well with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint. 

Our Golden Taklon Liners are available in three lengths - short, mid and long to meet every need.  The have long, slender bristles that come to a precise point. The resiliency of these liners allows them to snap back to their original shape after use. Great for creating consistent lines with precision. Perfect for a variety of detail work as well.

Enhance your painting with detail lines, outlining or fancy borders.  Liner brushes with their long length hair and fine points are the ideal tool.  Paint should be thinned to an inky consistency so that it flows easily from the brush.  Use for continuous curved or straight lines, varying thickness with pressure changes with highlighting, monogramming, outlining, stroke work, or texture lines. 

The short liner has a shorter length and excellent response. This brush will track fluidly, without stiffness, even on very tight circular motions. A nice small lettering brush.  

These are the Sableon filament version of our popular Golden Taklon Short Liner series. This brush will track fluidly even on tight circular motions. In sizes 5 & 6 it is also an excellent strokework brush that you may prefer over the round brush.

Sableon is a line of brushes with a maroon dyed synthetic Teijin blend which we call Sableon.  We originally developed these for use with Rosemary West's drybrush techniques but quickly discovered that the stiffer and thicker fibers were excellent for use with heavy body acrylics and oils.   We subsequently used these fibers for a line of rounds, liners and rakes for these same uses.

The Sableon blend holds its shape extremely well with fantastic spring. Just listen to the rave reviews from artists who have tried them. Sableons will move the paint longer and can be used to create more texture in your strokes and also with dry brushing techniques.

Our Golden Taklon brushes have been manufactured by hand for over 30 years using the finest-quality Golden Taklon filaments for artist brushes that are durable, easy to care for and work equally well with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint. 

Our Golden Taklon Liners are available in three lengths - short, mid and long to meet every need.  The have long, slender bristles that come to a precise point. The resiliency of these liners allows them to snap back to their original shape after use. Great for creating consistent lines with precision. Perfect for a variety of detail work as well.

Enhance your painting with detail lines, outlining or fancy borders.  Liner brushes with their long length hair and fine points are the ideal tool.  Paint should be thinned to an inky consistency so that it flows easily from the brush.  Use for continuous curved or straight lines, varying thickness with pressure changes with highlighting, monogramming, outlining, stroke work, or texture lines. 

The mid liner has a a longer length while still maintaining an excellent response. The longer length of the fiber allows a painter to load the brush with much more paint than a standard liner, while still maintaining the fine point of a traditional liner. 

Choice Select Fiber is the newest and most resilient fiber in our line.  Originally developed for our mops and Oval washes we quickly discovered that these fibers are extremely durable, easy to clean and retain their shape making them excellent for rounds, flats and liners as well. 

The select fiber readily springs back to shape and is very easy to clean as the fibers release the paint.  These qualities contribute to a brush that performs excellently and is long lasting and durable.

Responding to the gentlest pressure of your hand, this select round brush will open to a wide basing stroke or the most delicate comma stroke.  “S” strokes, tear drops, etc. flow from the tip of the bristles as do stems and lines from its chisel edge.  

Painters have been enjoying our “Select” fiber so much that we’ve gone ahead and created a new brush in the mid length liner style.  We think you’ll love it!

Our Golden Taklon brushes have been manufactured by hand for over 30 years using the finest-quality Golden Taklon filaments for artist brushes that are durable, easy to care for and work equally well with watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint. 

Our Golden Taklon Liners are available in three lengths - short, mid and long to meet every need.  The have long, slender bristles that come to a precise point. The resiliency of these liners allows them to snap back to their original shape after use. Great for creating consistent lines with precision. Perfect for a variety of detail work as well.

Enhance your painting with detail lines, outlining or fancy borders.  Liner brushes with their long length hair and fine points are the ideal tool.  Paint should be thinned to an inky consistency so that it flows easily from the brush.  Use for continuous curved or straight lines, varying thickness with pressure changes with highlighting, monogramming, outlining, stroke work, or texture lines. 

The script liner brush is the longest length liner with excellent response and fluid movement. Great for stripes, stems and long, flowing detail lines.  The longer length of the fiber allows a painter to load the brush with much more paint than a standard liner, while still maintaining the fine point of a traditional liner.  

A Golden Taklon version of the traditional quill brush manufactured with a metal ferrule.

Our Detailer is designed with a larger "belly" than a typical liner brush which allows it to hold plenty of paint for the longest strokes.  It responds quickly and easily to the slightest pressure of the artist’s hand. 

Manufactured for over 30 years these Golden Taklon brushes boast an long wearing life and are super easy to clean, making them an excellent value.

Manufactured with our popular "select" fiber.  These fibers are manufactured using the latest technology and boast a long wearing life.  They are extremely durable and easy to clean, making them an excellent value.

Our Detailers are based on the traditional quill brush but with a metal ferrule. The detailers have a larger "belly" than a typical liner brush which allows it to hold more paint for the longest strokes.  It responds quickly and easily to the slightest pressure of the artist’s hand.