Royal & Langnickel Round Synthetic Brush

A reliable round brush for detail and everyday painting

The round brush is the most versatile brush in an artist’s kit, and the synthetic version is the easiest to look after. It holds a good amount of paint, comes to a fine point, and snaps back into shape after every stroke, so your lines stay clean and your control stays steady.

Press lightly for thin, delicate lines. Press harder for thicker, fuller strokes. Use it for outlines, small shapes, lettering, details, and washes. Because the bristles are synthetic, the brush stands up well to repeated washing and works with water-based paints.

Why you’ll like it

• Fine, pointed tip for detail, outlines, and thin lines
• Full belly that holds paint for longer strokes and washes
• Springy synthetic bristles that keep their shape
• Works with acrylic, watercolour, gouache, and craft paints
• Easy to clean with water and soap
• A useful tool for beginners, students, hobbyists, and working artists
• From Royal & Langnickel, a well-known name in brushes
• Several sizes available, from fine detail to broad coverage

Great for

• Detail work, outlines, and fine lines
• Painting small shapes, faces, and features
• Lettering and decorative designs
• Watercolour washes and blending
• Acrylic painting and craft projects
• Model painting and miniatures
• Art classes, workshops, and school projects

Choosing your size

• Small sizes (fine tip): Best for tiny details, lettering, thin lines, and miniatures.
• Medium sizes: The all-rounder, good for general painting, outlines, and filling small areas.
• Large sizes: Best for washes, blocking in colour, and covering larger areas quickly.

If you’re not sure, start with one small and one medium. Together they cover most everyday painting.

Care tips

1. Rinse the brush in clean water straight after use, before the paint dries.
2. Wash gently with mild soap, working from the ferrule to the tip, then rinse until the water runs clear.
3. Reshape the bristles into a point with your fingers, and let the brush dry flat or with the bristles pointing up.
4. Don’t leave the brush resting on its bristles in water, since this can bend the tip.
5. Keep strong solvents away from the brush unless the packaging says it’s safe.
6. Store with the bristles protected, in a pot with the tips up or in a brush roll.

Good to know

• Synthetic bristles hold less water than natural hair, but they’re durable and easy to maintain.
• Brush sizes aren’t standard between manufacturers, so the numbers give an idea of size, not an exact measurement.
• Keep out of reach of young children.