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product_id: 9550254
title: "Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 3"
brand: "raphael"
price: "RM297"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Size 3 brush holds more paint than competitors for extended strokes 100% Kolinsky sable hair for supreme paint retention Handcrafted in France with 200+ years of artisanal heritage Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 3

**Brand:** raphael
**Price:** RM297
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Elevate your art with a brush that’s centuries in the making

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 3 by raphael
- **How much does it cost?** RM297 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/9550254-raphael-8404-kolinsky-round-no-3)

## Best For

- raphael enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted raphael brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Masters:** Favored by legendary artists like Picasso and Cezanne, join the elite circle of creators who demand excellence.
- • **Heritage Craftsmanship:** Handmade in France since 1793, each brush is a legacy of centuries-old artisanal mastery.
- • **Larger Size, More Impact:** Size 3 offers a fuller brush tip than typical competitors, perfect for bold, expressive work.
- • **Precision Meets Durability:** Flagged bristles maintain a sharp point even after heavy use, ensuring consistent line quality.
- • **Unmatched Paint Holding Power:** Kolinsky sable bristles soak up and release paint flawlessly for smooth, uninterrupted strokes.

## Overview

The Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 3 is a premium artist brush crafted from 100% Kolinsky sable hair, renowned for its superior paint retention and precision. Handmade in France with over 200 years of heritage, this brush offers a larger size and durability that professional watercolorists and illustrators trust for flawless, expressive strokes.

## Description

Rafaeli was founded in Paris, in France in France in 1793. Rafaeli has been a manufacturer that has been historically recognized as one industry, and has been continuing to make brushes for a long time. In the year of Rafaeli (1793) and in Japan, it was the time that songi and Chigarakura were competing in the five years of Koshi Edo. In Europe, famous painters such as Picasso and Cezanne, they loved the Rafaeli Brush. With the knowledge and network cultivated in a long history, we have the raw hair sourcing and processing system that only Rafaeli can do. In addition, this brush is made with craftsmanship that has been passed down over generations without cutting the edge of the hair with a blade, and each piece is handmade and made in a style that is the same as it was originally established on. For more than two centuries, Rafaelian brushes have been polished to the demands of millions of painters, potters, and stained glass authors in France and beyond foreigns.

Review: Very high-quality brushes - I'm a watercolor artist and have three of these brushes in sizes 3, 4, and 8. They are very high-quality brushes. The 8 is really good for large washes and holds SO much water. The 3 is my go-to brush for pretty much everything. These are larger than most other round brushes I've used. The size 3 is closer to a size 4 from other brands I've used, and the 8 is more like a 10. I admit, I'm not as gentle with these as I probably should be. After many uses on the highly textured cold press paper I use, the tips have lost their super pointy-ness, but that doesn't bother me too much, and I know I'm partly to blame for the way I man-handle them :) They're still excellent brushes that I get a lot of use from. They don't fray at all like synthetic brushes. Very well-made brushes that will last for years, even with heavy use. Highly recommend for watercolor artists to have in their collection.
Review: One of the standard illustration/comic art brushes - I'm a big fan of the Raphael brushes as an alternative to Winsor and Newton. They are larger in terms of size, so that a 3 in the 8404 is more like a 4 in W+N (English) sizing. Body is nicely laquered with a very classy ferrule. I have size 3 and 4 only, and they carry a great deal of ink/paint while maintaining a firm tip. They handle differently from a W+N Series 7, but the line quality is good and the brush will last a long time with maintenance. The main problem these days is finding them.

## Features

- Material: Kolinsky
- Country of Origin: France

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #402,445 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #67 in Pointed-Round Art Paintbrushes |
| Brand | Raphael |
| Bristle Type | Flagged Bristle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 129 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 03046450049166 |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Raphael(ラファエル) |
| Material | Sable |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Raphael
- **Bristle Type:** Flagged Bristle
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 03046450049166
- **Manufacturer:** Raphael(ラファエル)
- **Material:** Sable

## Images

![Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fvYVQvAzL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very high-quality brushes
*by A***N on August 18, 2023*

I'm a watercolor artist and have three of these brushes in sizes 3, 4, and 8. They are very high-quality brushes. The 8 is really good for large washes and holds SO much water. The 3 is my go-to brush for pretty much everything. These are larger than most other round brushes I've used. The size 3 is closer to a size 4 from other brands I've used, and the 8 is more like a 10. I admit, I'm not as gentle with these as I probably should be. After many uses on the highly textured cold press paper I use, the tips have lost their super pointy-ness, but that doesn't bother me too much, and I know I'm partly to blame for the way I man-handle them :) They're still excellent brushes that I get a lot of use from. They don't fray at all like synthetic brushes. Very well-made brushes that will last for years, even with heavy use. Highly recommend for watercolor artists to have in their collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the standard illustration/comic art brushes
*by J***S on September 27, 2023*

I'm a big fan of the Raphael brushes as an alternative to Winsor and Newton. They are larger in terms of size, so that a 3 in the 8404 is more like a 4 in W+N (English) sizing. Body is nicely laquered with a very classy ferrule. I have size 3 and 4 only, and they carry a great deal of ink/paint while maintaining a firm tip. They handle differently from a W+N Series 7, but the line quality is good and the brush will last a long time with maintenance. The main problem these days is finding them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands Down, the Best Brush for Miniatures
*by S***E on August 7, 2021*

After researching the top suggested brushes for Miniature Painting, I found the Raphael 8404 mentioned as a footnote. I tried it when I found one available and have never gone back to W&N series 7 or needed to try any other brand. They last incredibly well (with the proper care) and hold an incredible tip. The size 3 I use for all of my miniature painting. The point is fine enough for eyes and other tiny details, while the body holds paint well for coating larger surfaces. I can’t recommend these enough! The associated photo is a miniature painted entirely with the size 3 8404.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 3
- Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Brush, Round SH #2, Brown
- Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round 3/0

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*