Comments on: Comparing Synthetic watercolour brushes Part 3

By: Rowena Magsino

Rowena Magsino — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:44:59 +0000

Thank you for validating my experience with the Escoda Versatil. I thought I had damaged it by cleaning it with hot water (tap water here in Abu Dhabi is hot except during the winter months) but though I shaped it with da Vinci soap, it remained that way even when I re-used it 5 years later. If I lived in the UK I would have returned it but international shipping even before Covid costs a lot.

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:07 +0000

In reply to Michael.

Hi Michael

That’s quite possibly true. Its so hard to know if you get a dud brush or if the brand is at fault. That’s really interesting that you had a poor one then a good one. Thanks for sharing your experience, maybe I should give Versatil another go. Yours Lizzie

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:52:57 +0000

I think you got a bad brush of the Versatil. My first Versatil pointed round brush was also splayed and didn’t hold a point, I returned it. I’ve had a much better experience with the replacement.

Although, I tend to use the larger Versatil and just use real Kolinsky Sable for smaller sizes

By: Lizzie Harper

Lizzie Harper — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:57 +0000

In reply to Cher. Hi Cher, I did end up trying the Escoda - the Perla and Prado. Both of which I loved. Thanks for the suggestion.

By: Cher

Cher — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:41:19 +0000

Try the Escoda Chronos, short handle. Synthetics and sable mix. Also Winsor Newton professional watercolor brush, pointed round that is synthetic. These are great brushes. Love your art work and technique