Citadel Paintbrushes are built for miniature work—good control, tidy paint flow, and tips that hit the details without fighting you. From basecoating to fine highlights, there’s a brush for each job (and it actually makes a difference). Use the right brush and painting gets faster, cleaner, and a lot less stressful.
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Citadel Paintbrushes are designed to make miniature painting feel more like control and less like chaos. The shapes and bristle blends are built for the jobs you actually do on minis—smooth basecoats, neat layering, crisp edge highlights, and pinpoint details—so you’re not trying to paint a purity seal with something that belongs in a decorating aisle.
A good brush helps paint flow consistently, holds a decent amount without flooding, and keeps a sharp point for accuracy. That means cleaner lines, less cleanup, and more confidence when you’re working on faces, lenses, trim, or tiny icons. Pair the right brush with the right paint (Base, Layer, Shade, etc.) and your results improve immediately.
To get the most out of them: don’t overload the brush, rinse regularly while painting, reshape the tip after cleaning, and avoid letting paint dry in the ferrule. Treat your brushes nicely and they’ll return the favour—by not betraying you mid-highlight.
Frequently Asked Question
A good beginner setup is one medium/base brush for most work, plus a small/layer brush for details and highlights.
Not always. A slightly larger brush with a sharp point often gives better control and smoother paint flow than an ultra-tiny brush.
Rinse often, don’t overload with paint, and don’t let paint dry near the metal ferrule. Reshape the tip after cleaning.
Yes—use a brush with a bit more belly for Shades/Contrast so it holds enough paint, and clean it promptly afterwards.Yes—use a brush with a bit more belly for Shades/Contrast so it holds enough paint, and clean it promptly afterwards.
Rinse thoroughly during and after painting, use brush soap if you have it, reshape the tip, and store flat or tip-up once dry.