Princeton - Series 5400 Refine Bristle Long Handle Brushes
Series 5400 Refine Bristle Long Handle Brushes
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| Texas Art Price: | $7.84 |
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Product Information
- Natural bristle with softer, richer feel
- Triple-crimped copper-plated ferrule prevents shedding
- Hardwood stained long handle for control
- Available in specialty shapes including Eggberts
- Short Filberts offered in larger sizes
- Flat 24 size available for broad coverage
- Affordable pricing for natural bristle quality
Achieve professional oil and acrylic control with soft natural bristles
Soft natural bristle at this price point usually means compromising on spring or durability. Princeton's Series 5400 manages both, the bristles maintain their snap through aggressive brushwork while offering a softer feel than typical hog hair. This matters when you're working wet-into-wet oils or building up heavy acrylic passages where stiff bristles would leave harsh tracks.
Triple-crimped copper-plated ferrules lock the bristles securely, eliminating the splay and shedding that plague cheaper natural hair brushes. The hardwood handles balance properly in hand during extended sessions, with length that provides leverage for larger canvases while maintaining control. Beyond standard flats and rounds, this series includes short filberts and eggberts, specialized shapes that excel at blending and mark-making, plus a flat 24 for covering serious ground quickly.
Natural bristle holds and releases paint differently than synthetic alternatives. The irregular surface of each hair grips pigment, delivering textured application that synthetic smoothness can't replicate. When you need genuine bristle performance for oils or acrylics without premium brush pricing, these deliver professional handling at student-friendly cost.
