MIXORA

BRUSH FINDER

Choose a brush by the stroke, not the label

Describe the technique and working scale first. Add paint and surface details only when they matter to the choice.

  1. 1

    Choose the stroke

  2. 2

    Set the working scale

  3. 3

    Test the suggested brush

YOUR JOB

Describe the stroke

Technique
Working scale
Paint and surface details medium · smooth
Paint body
Surface drag

STARTING RECOMMENDATION

Flat or filbert

SIZE RANGE1–3BRISTLESpringy synthetic with a controlled point

How to load it

Load the lower third to half of the bristles and reshape the point before the stroke.

Why this fit works

  • Flat or filbert supports basecoat control.
  • 1–3 is a practical starting range for a miniature working area.
  • The selected bristle response matches the surface drag.

Avoid: Avoid letting paint dry into the ferrule; rinse before the brush begins to drag.

BRUSH NUMBERS VARY

Judge the point, belly, spring, and stroke

Size numbers are not standardized across manufacturers. Compare the actual tuft width and length, then test whether the brush holds enough paint while returning to the shape you need.

Keep separate brushes for abrasive drybrushing, metallic flakes, masking fluid, and precision work. A good point usually matters more than an extremely small printed size.