--- product_id: 18703139 title: "Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12" brand: "escoda" price: "$42.53" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/18703139-versatil-1540-series-artist-watercolor-and-acrylic-paint-brush-short store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Synthetic Kolinsky feel Pointed round design Triple crimp ferrule Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12 **Brand:** escoda **Price:** $42.53 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ‰ Elevate your artistry with every stroke! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12 by escoda - **How much does it cost?** $42.53 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/18703139-versatil-1540-series-artist-watercolor-and-acrylic-paint-brush-short) ## Best For - escoda enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted escoda brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Elevate Your Art:** Ideal for both watercolor and acrylic painting, this brush is designed to enhance your artistic expression. - β€’ **Crafted by Experts:** Handmade in Spain by skilled artisans, each brush is a testament to quality and craftsmanship. - β€’ **Durability Meets Design:** Patented triple crimp ferrule ensures your brush withstands the test of time, making it a staple in your toolkit. - β€’ **Unleash Your Creativity:** Experience the perfect blend of synthetic fibers that mimic natural kolinsky hair for unparalleled performance. - β€’ **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Size 12 pointed round brush with optimal bristle length and diameter for detailed artistry. ## Overview The Escoda Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush is a size 12 pointed round brush made with a unique blend of synthetic fibers that replicate the performance of natural kolinsky hair. It features a patented triple crimp ferrule for durability and is handmade in Spain by expert artisans, making it perfect for both watercolor and acrylic painting. ## Description The Escoda Series 1540 Versatil Brushes are made from a custom blend of patterned synthetic fibers containing all the attributes of natural Kolinsky. A perfect choice for the professional or seasoned watercolor artist, this is an elegant brush that retains its perfect point after much use and has top notch color retention & spring. Escoda brushes continue to be made by hand by the Escoda family as they were since 1933. This is a short handle size 12 round brush with bristles measuring a diameter of 6. 90mm and length of 27mm. ## Features - SYNTHETIC KOLINSKY ARTIST PAINT BRUSH - Versatil artist paint brushes feature a unique blend of synthetic fibers that create the feel and performance of natural kolinsky hair, Versastil brushes offer artists exceptional snap, superior absorbtion and fluid retention - SIZE 12 WATERCOLOR PAINT BRUSH - Pointed round with bristles measuring a diameter of 6.9mm and length of 27mm - SHORT HANDLE POINTED ROUND PAINT BRUSH - Designed for watercolor & acrylic painting - TRIPLE CRIMP FERRULE - The patented triple crimp ferrule is unique to Escoda brushes and helps ensure a lifetime of use - HANDMADE IN SPAIN - Each watercolor paint brush is expertly crafted by artisan brush makers ## Images ![Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eqXUBzZlL.jpg) ![Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Vi3Kkz3nL.jpg) ![Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WccUchR0L.jpg) ![Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HTL3crHKL.jpg) ![Versatil 1540 Series Artist Watercolor and Acrylic Paint Brush, Short Handle, Pointed Round, Size 12 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yPHazsihL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars High quality *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024* The case is sturdy and protects the brush well, the brush maintains its point and holds a lot of water. It’s a very good watercolor brush. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I love this long-tipped, animal-friendly paint brush for watercolors & lettering *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019* I use synthetic brushes from several different brush manufacturers in my work. I'm am an artist and illustrator who frequently works with ink, watercolor and goauche. Recently, the Escoda Versatil has my favorite overall brush for watercolor and ink, as it just has this perfect balance between springiness and color carrying capacity. The performance is very close to that of a sable brush, but without the unnecessary animal cruelty and at a much more affordable price for the quality it provides. It's everything I want in a watercolor brush and nothing that I don't. Perfect!I use the rigger size 0 round I recently purchased on Amazon to paint long thin lines in some of my illustrations. It holds more paint than a short-tipped round of the same size, so I can make longer strokes before running out of paint. I tend to opt for shorter tipped rounds when working on fine details, but when I need longer strokes than they can provide, the rigger is my go-to. This is also an excellent brush choice when doing hand-lettering. That is a skill I am always working to develop and I think this brush makes that job easier for me. That's exactly what a good tool should do, right?I highly recommend the Escoda Versatil line for watercolor and ink painting (just ask me what I think of the travel brushes *drool*) and the size 0 rigger for painting long, fine strokes.As a side note, the Escoda Prado line is also excellent. It holds an excellent point (slightly better than the Versatil), at a trade-off of carrying a bit less paint. So, the Versatil brushes are usually my primary brushes, but I often mix in Prados when I'm painting fine details - something I do quite often.If you have any questions I can help answer, feel free to leave a comment below. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I was worried at first, but it exceeded my expectations *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023* I was worried when I ordered such a fragile brush, a #2 rigger, for a couple reasons. I worried that it might get damaged in transit (as has happened to me before with other brushes), or that this rigger wouldn't be what I was looking for, but oh boy... it is better than I expected. The brush came with no issues, the point is excellent, great snap and it is quite thirsty, while keeping its point. This brush also releases the water and paint at a good pace so I could paint easily with the detailed thin lines I needed. Good grip on the brush and steady lines. Truly a joy to paint with.When testing using only one load of paint on the brush, it was enough for me to work on MANY tree branches and it just kept going and going, giving me thin lines and a bit thicker too, whichever I needed using only one brush. I was loving it!I have a few riggers of other sizes from other brands, but they didn't give me the thin brush strokes I needed and weren't the quality I was looking for. I recently got the Escoda versatil red travel kit and it quickly became my favorite go to "synthetic" brushes (and I have many different good brands of brushes). So after seeing that they also had a rigger I wanted to see if it would work for me. After testing this rigger, I would say this is the best out of all the others I have. Escoda is setting the bar so high! I wish I had known about this brand of brushes sooner, bc now all the other brushes I have pale in comparison. I love my new brush and see myself using it often. Highly recommend it! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/18703139-versatil-1540-series-artist-watercolor-and-acrylic-paint-brush-short](https://www.desertcart.us/products/18703139-versatil-1540-series-artist-watercolor-and-acrylic-paint-brush-short) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-02*