Paint brush SMARTMAX Winsor & Newton 5185700 flat, sable/synthetic bristles, 1 pc

SMARTMAX Winsor & Newton 5185700 flat paint brush combines mixed sable and synthetic bristles in a single flat head designed for precise application and even coverage. Supplied as one piece, this brush is intended for studio or hobby use with acrylics, oils and water-based media. The flat profile supports edge work, broad strokes, blending and covering larger areas on canvas and paper.

Advantages

The mixed sable and synthetic construction offers a balance of natural spring and filament resilience, providing good paint pickup, a controlled release and reliable edge definition. The flat shape maintains a consistent width for broad coverage while still enabling crisp, linear strokes. Designed to work with a range of media, the brush provides smooth laydown on different supports and returns to shape after use due to the combined fibre properties.

Suitable for

• Acrylic painting where flat strokes and coverage are required
• Oil painting, including fluid and standard oils, for blending and blocking in
• Water-based media and mixed-media works on paper and canvas
• Studio and hobby projects that require both edge control and wide coverage

Key specifications

• Brush type: flat
• Bristles: mixed sable and synthetic fibres
• Intended media: acrylics, oils, water-based media
• Suitable supports: canvas and paper
• Pack quantity: 1 piece

How to use

Wet or load the brush with the chosen paint and apply using the flat edge for broad strokes or the thin edge for finer lines. Use smooth, even strokes for coverage and short, controlled motions for blending or feathering. Rinse or wipe the brush between colour changes to maintain clean colour application. After use, clean according to the paint type—water and mild soap for water-based media and appropriate solvents or cleaners for oil-based paints—then reshape the bristles and let dry horizontally or with the bristles pointing downward.

Usage recommendations

For longer brush life, avoid leaving the brush standing bristle-up in water or solvent and do not leave heavy pigment to dry in the bristles. Store the brush dry and protected from dust to preserve the mixed sable and synthetic fibres’ spring and shape.