If you could only own one brush, the Size 1 would be a strong shout. Fine enough for most detail, big enough to basecoat a squad without wilting — it's the true all-rounder of the Series S range and the brush most painters live on.
At a glance
- Highest-grade Kolinsky sable, individually handmade in England
- Series S — Artis Opus's all-round workhorse round brush
- Size 1: fine point with plenty of body for everyday work
- Balanced handle with a comfortable, grippy finish
Why it's good
- Points sharply for detail yet covers ground when you need it
- Large paint reservoir means fewer trips to the palette
- The do-everything brush that stays useful all night
Basecoating, layering, tidying detail — the Size 1 handles the bulk of a paint session on its own, which is exactly why it wears out first.
The one brush that does nearly everything. Keep it in shape with brush soap, or get the complete nine-brush Series S set so you've a size for every job.
