Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush Assorted Tips, Pack of 3 (FRHBFMBP3)

Really convenient tool to have. You can clean the brush easier, you can add water to your paints, and you can bring them anywhere because of its size. I've had a brush like this before and it was really flexible with the water. The water in these brushes take a second before coming out and after that there's no issue. Maybe it's just my imagination.

Best water brush I've ever used, and I've gone through a few sets. Yes, they're pricier, but you truly get what you pay for. One huge thing for me was that the bristles didn't fall out all the time, like others tend to do.

I caveat this because there are great water brushes in Japan (Where pentel is from anyway!) But I have reliably used my old pentel water brush set from 10 years ago and they still work great. I bought this new set to gift to friends because the reliability, brush tip retention (even after years of regular use) has been fantastic. I’ve tried the random Chinese brands before and their tips splay after a few uses, sometimes after 1 and while my old aquashes did clog after I beat them up by filling them with my own ink concoctions, they could be cleaned out and still useful as dry brushes. I highly recommend pentel and if you’re getting water brushes, don’t skimp out. These are 100% worth every penny.

I use this for stamped image coloring. I use stamping up ink mostly with these as well as using them to put down water for my water color pencils. Pros ~~~~~~ Easy to fill No leaking thus far easy to squeeze out more water colors seem to come off easily (inks) Very nice to use with water color pencils Works great on the Ranger Craft Sheet (which just wipes clean) I put down some water to mix my water color pencils Easy to control amount of water coming out Nice different tip sizes Gets into detailed area pretty easily if you have a steady hand Easy to store Shipped quickly & packaged well. Was cheaper then buying at the craft store. Easy for kids to use as well. Cons ~~~~~~ If you are using the ink lid to pick up color, it can be very hard to get enough color. The colors seem to be very light-so if you want bold color better off going with water colored pencils then these brushes. However, you can use these to put down the water first then use the water color pencils. My View ~~~~~~~~ Overall I'm very happy with these brushes. They are fun to use & easy to control. Really love the 3 tip options.

I love Pentel Aquash waterbrushes. I use them in my art journals and when painting en plein air. They come to a sharp point and the water flows just right after you get them started the first time. This is the first time I've had a size small (good for fine work) or the flat one (good for blending, quick washes, and wide lines). The flat one even comes to a fine point and their lids are different colors so you can tell one from another. They are a value for the money and getting them in a pack of 4 saves you money.

Extraordinary brush set! I am just starting out with watercolors, and these are fabulous brushes. They hold a tip quite nicely, even after vigorous washing and painting. The brushes seem to be made with a quality synthetic material. Oddly, when my brushes first arrived, they came clear but with an oily feel to the brushes. Perhaps this was to help the brushes keep their tips. Anyways, I find that I am able to get a nice variety of strokes by only using these three brushes. The smallest brush has a very fine tip and allows me to paint fine details. In terms of standard brush sizes, the small is about a size 1 round; the medium, a 4 round; and the large, about an 8 round. In general, these brushes are quite easy to use and clean. To transition between colors, I just squeeze out some water from the water tank and swish the brush tip on a napkin until the tip turns clear and no traces of the previous color are left (this takes hardly any time at all, maybe a few seconds). However, I wish I could deduct half a star for the water control. I find that it is sometimes difficult to control the opacity created with these brushes as the water comes out in fluctuating amounts. Thus, I find it difficult to get an even wash with these brushes, even the large brush (although, it's usually quite hard to achieve an even wash even with a quality synthetic or sable size 8 round). However, you can keep the water pressure under control most of the time with sufficient practice and by lightly gripping the brush. Lastly, I noticed that the tips can get stained from certain pigmented colors, such as Viridian Hue from W&N. However, this didn't prove to have any affects on colors used afterwards. Also, I noticed that if you squish the water tank too hard, water will leak from the ferrule. In conclusion, these brushes are quite nice and convenient for traveling. I would highly recommend them to beginning artists or lazy artists who don't want to wash their brushes properly :). However, I find the variating opacity too inconsistent for professional work. I hope you find my review useful! I've also attached some photos for size comparison to a standard pencil and my first 2 paintings with these brushes. -Kelly (a person who actually bought these brushes at full price)

I bought these to use plein air where I can't have loose/cups of water around. These pens work great with both watercolor pencils and regular watercolor paints. They work differently than regular brushes so there's some getting used to them. For one thing, water is constantly coming out of them (by design), so your color is going to get lighter and lighter. Can't do splatter (water drops comes out). Mixing paints is a lot harder to get the right shading (as mentioned before, water keeps flowing). But they are compact and allow me to watercolor at places where normally I can't. They are replaced the spray bottle (some places I can't use spray bottle because it can get water outside of my paper): to wet paint, I just squeeze out a drop of water; to wet the paper, I just "paint" without color. I use an eyedrop bottle to refill these pens on the go. To clean the color/change color, I run the pen on tissues (by pressing and forcing water out). The only garbage that I generate after painting are wet tissues that I put into a plastic zip lock bag to pack out. My plein air setup with these pens is very compact, everything (including paper, for these pens, I don't recommend anything bigger than 5x7; these are small pens) fits into a fanny pack. If I don't carry around a portable chair, I'd look just like your normal, everyday person.

These turn my ho-hum amatuer art into Wow amatuer art. They work well with watercolor pencils to do graduated shading in larger areas. I was even able to use them in adult coloring books without a problem...I just dabbed the tip on a paper towel first to blot out excess water leaving it moist enough to not soak through the page. The brush tapers to a nice point that holds its shape. The bristles are very fine and flexible. By changing the pressure applied you can make thin or broader strokes. The caps fit over the end when you use them which just makes life easier in so many way . Been leaving the water in mine between uses and haven't noticed any leakage into or around the cap. Cleaning the tip is very simple since it's already full of water, swipe the aforementioned paper towel til the tip is clean. These are suitable to use with inks or dyes according to the packaging info. I think they would work very well but likely to permanently stain the bristles. I went with this 3 pack because it was a much better deal & included all 3 sizes. Since I only needed 2 for art purposes I tossed the small one in with my makeup brushes. This is wonderful for applying wet/dry cake eyeliners and wet/dry eyeshadows too. I'm retiring all those so-called eyeliner brushes...which actually may end up being repurposed as artists brushes. Go figure... I am definitely pleased with my Aquash water brush trio and already purchased another set to give as Christmas gift. Money well spent & an easy 5 stars.

Have had these brushes for some time now and they’re a really great go-to and portable option. No leakage and well functioning compared to off-brand ones I’ve tried. I’d buy them again. I don’t remember having any problems with packaging or delivery either.

These have quite changed my life. So great for sketching - take it anywhere and get painting in moments. Take a piece of kitchen towel with you too, or save your napkin, to easily clean your brush. You will never need a jam jar full of horrible brown muddy water to clean your brushes again. I just use this on big size.

Excelentes, para mim estes pentel são os melhores pincéis de água no mercado. São sem dúvida os mais resistentes.

Pentel Aquash is a great water brush. It is easy to fill, doesn’t leak, cleans easily, and keeps its point painting after painting. It fits inside many travel palettes and the 3 sizes are enough to satisfy the pickiest plein air artist. Water brushes are perfect for traveling and plein air painting, but they will not replace my regular brushes in my studio, and they’re not designed for studio work.

Produto chegou dentro do prazo, em boas qualidades. Recomendo!!