Brush set Army Painter The Army Painter TL5065P — Dry brushes with goat-hair bristles

The Army Painter Masterclass Drybrush Set is a collection of three dry brushes with natural goat-hair bristles, designed for controlled dry brushing and subtle texturing on miniatures, models and terrain. The set focuses on creating soft highlights, gradients and weathered effects by depositing minimal paint on raised details and textured surfaces.

Advantages

Natural goat-hair bristles provide a soft touch and good paint retention for smooth, feathered application. The dry brush shapes and sizes in the set are chosen to cover a range of detail levels, allowing controlled layering, blending and highlighting without excessive paint buildup.

Suitable for

• Dry brushing highlights on miniatures and wargaming figures
• Adding texture and weathering to models and terrain
• Creating soft gradients and feathered edges on raised details

When it may not be suitable

This set is intended primarily for dry brushing techniques and subtle texturing. It may not be the best choice for heavy base-coating, large-area coverage or wet blending where synthetic or larger flat brushes perform better. Users who require extremely stiff bristles for impasto-style effects should consider alternative brush types.

Key specifications

• Brush type: drybrush set (three sizes)
• Bristle material: natural goat-hair
• Intended use: highlighting, dry brushing, texture work on miniatures, models and terrain

How to use

Load a small amount of paint onto the bristles, then remove most of it on a paper towel until the brush appears nearly dry. Lightly drag the brush over raised details or textured areas using short, controlled strokes to deposit paint only on edges and surfaces you want to highlight. Build up tones gradually with several light passes rather than applying heavy paint in a single stroke.

What to consider before purchase

• Preferred painting techniques — this set is designed for dry brushing and subtle highlighting
• Bristle softness — natural goat-hair is softer than many synthetic options
• Set composition — three sizes cover a range of detail levels but do not replace larger basecoating brushes

Usage recommendations

For best results, use thin, matte paints and remove excess paint thoroughly before dry brushing. Clean bristles gently with mild soap and water after use and reshape them while drying to maintain performance.