Jackson's : Icon : Watercolour Brushes : Series 700 / 702 / 777 / 7776
Jackson's : Icon : Watercolour Brushes : Series 700 / 702 / 777 / 7776
A mix of tradition and modern technology, these Icon brushes represent the advancements of science combined with the classic needs of the traditional watercolour artist.
The uniqueness of the Micro-Synthetic fibre is twofold. Firstly, the fibres are treated to produce millions of tiny indentations. This increases the surface area of the hairs allowing a much greater colour holding capacity for the brush. The hairs are then treated with a special process that frees the micro-synthetic fibres of any static electricity which makes brush fibres stick together. Following this treatment the hairs can smoothly and precisely react to any kind of stroke, either delicate or abrupt.
The Quills and Mottlers feature the micro-synthetic sable and are vegan-friendly. Other brush shapes in the Icon series feature a mix with natural sable hairs, creating a brush that behaves closer to pure sable but at a fraction of the price.
For more information about Jackson's Icon Watercolour Brushes, click here.
| SKU | P-JASICON |
|---|---|
| To use with | Watercolour, Gouache, Ink |
| Brush : Hair Type Extra | Red Sable/Synthetic |
| Brush : Stiffness | Soft |
| Brush : Technique | General |
| Quality | Highest |
| Vegan | Non Vegan |
| Brush Hair : Type | Synthetic, Natural/Synthetic Mix |
| Brush : Handle | Short |
- Review by Ceri
Love this brush, the number 4 is great for big, juicy washes, yet still holds a good point for getting in some details, reasonably priced and well made. (Posted on 16/02/2023)Rating - Review by Harriet
I purchased this brush for some illustrations I am doing using drawing inks. I have a number of Jackson’s brushes and find the quality to be excellent, especially for the price. This brush in particular is designed to mimic sable, which would cost 2-4 times as much, for example.Rating
The brush came well packaged, in a biodegradable Vegware envelope, with a protective cap and the bristles slicked with gum arabic. The hand-twisted wires around the ferrule and the black handle are very elegant and are a nod to the Japanese squirrel brushes. This brush is vegan-friendly, however. It looks very smart in my paint pot and I feel the photograph is a true representation of the product itself.
The reviews and information noted its capacity to hold a large volume of water; this is certainly true and I find this useful for when working in inks, as it allows me to achieve seamless gradients of colour. It’s also very springy and retains its point well - I tend to ‘scrub’ the paper, and this was no issue for this brush, which has a good amount of resistance and snap. It feels well-made and durable.
Another feature which I like about this quill is its versatility to produce a wide variety of marks. The pointed tip is great for lines and detail, whereas the side of the brush can be used for larger, gestural marks and shading. I am pleased I purchased this and have no doubt I will be using this regularly. (Posted on 05/07/2022)- Review by Christian
Light to handle and manouvre, great water retention ensures you have more flexibility in covering/painting the areas you need to address. benchmarks well with pricier options. (Posted on 30/05/2022)Rating - Review by Mirta Gabriela
This is an excellent brush! so soft and delicate. one of my favourites. (Posted on 19/01/2022)Rating - Review by Jane
Excellent brush, great to use, good water holding, point and spring. Good value too, would definitely recommend (Posted on 11/09/2021)Rating - Review by Anja
Excellent brush! Capable of holding a good amount of water. It is not too soft and has a fine point which allows for fine details. One of my favorite brushes, and I will most definitely buy it again :) (Posted on 29/08/2021)Rating - Review by Pamela
I now have two brushes from this range, a 10 and a 6, which are lovely to use. When I started to paint with watercolours I bought cheaper brushes with nylon bristles, but after a couple of years upgraded to ones from the Icon range: I felt the difference immediately as the brushes are so responsive, hold paint very well, and the points have remained sharp and precise with no splaying after several months' use. At the price, they’re a steal. (Posted on 12/08/2021)Rating - Review by Lesley
I’m new to watercolour painting and no expert but this is always my go to brush. I have brushes that cost way more than this that aren’t as user friendly. (Posted on 09/08/2021)Rating - Review by BoziCraft
Really good brush. keeps a fine point and keeps a lot of paint at the same time! (Posted on 29/05/2021)Rating - Review by Valentina
I love this little brush. It holds a good amount of water and it is soft and very thin allowing you to be precise on small watercolor piece. Good price also. (Posted on 02/03/2021)Rating - Review by Valentina
I like painting with these Icon brushes, they come to a really fine point which allows for fine details. The bristles have some snap but not too much. (Posted on 12/01/2021)Rating - Review by Valentina
Brush for very detailed work, it holds its shape very well and allows really thin lines. It has some snap like the other brushes of this series, but not too muchRating
(Posted on 12/01/2021)- Review by V
This has been my favourite and most-used brush for the past few months. Great spring, snap and water control like synthetics but holds so much water like real sable. If anyone is looking for an inbetween step, this brush definitely gives you the best of both worlds :) I wish Jackson's would make travel brushes of this range. (Posted on 12/12/2020)Rating - Review by Miss P
Absolutely love these brushes, they are fantastic to work with, they hold water really well and maintain their points really well. Really reasonable on price too. Highly recommend (Posted on 25/11/2020)Rating - Review by MC
I'm absolutely loving these brushes, so much better than the cheap ones i was using before. They respond beautifully and and have a really nice feel to them. I'm sure I'll be using them for a long time (Posted on 19/11/2020)Rating - Review by Marianne
This is the perfect brush for me, good for washes but also precise in (not too small) details. Easy to clean and it keeps the shape. (Posted on 15/11/2020)Rating - Review by Yen
Favourite brush. Can't live without it since I first used it. 10/0 is an amazing and versatile size. Capable of a finer line than I imagined. Holds more paint than the average sable round brush to give even washes of colour. How did they make this brush so nice to use with both watercolour and gouache? Just the right amount of snap. (Posted on 05/11/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable brushes (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by Gail
Really wished I had found these Jackson's brushes sooner. I have spent HUNDREDS in the pursuit of the perfect brushes and finally found them. Started with a 6 and now the 2 and 10. Others will be joining my set!! I have sable brushes and find them hard to control (too soft) so tried the Silver Black Velvet. Good but still little floppy. The Jackson's Icon brushes are the perfect balance. LOVE THEM!! (Posted on 26/09/2020)Rating - Review by Gail
Really wished I had found these Jackson's brushes sooner. I have spent HUNDREDS in the pursuit of the perfect brushes and finally found them. Started with a 6 and now the 2 and 10. Others will be joining my set!! I have sable brushes and find them hard to control (too soft) so tried the Silver Black Velvet. Good but still little floppy. The Jackson's Icon brushes are the perfect balance. LOVE THEM!! (Posted on 26/09/2020)Rating - Review by Gail
Always on the hunt for that "magic" brush that will improve my painting but hate paying the price. Found these Jackson's Icon brushes to be lovely! I bought the Round 6 and Flat 3/8 and I'm not disappointed. Good spring in the hairs and holds good amount of paint. I can see the Icon rounds replacing my Silver Black Velvet brushes. Can't beat them for the price. I'll be buying more. Very Happy!! (Posted on 05/09/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
Jackson Icon brushes are absolutely excellent. They tick all the boxes for what makes a brush a good brush. The price is right too, I don't see a point in having most of my other brushes now that I have the full Jackson Icon line-up. (Posted on 29/02/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
Excellent brush, can be used as a med - large round or small mop, great all around do it all brush. (Posted on 29/02/2020)Rating - Review by Agric
I like this brush. Good point and a bit more spring than similar sable, holding very nearly as good as sable. Excellent, well behaved and predictable general purpose brush. (Posted on 19/02/2020)Rating - Review by Feefo
Perfect brush such a joy to use. (Posted on 09/02/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
After doing some odd number of projects using this brush I can officially say it's my favorite/go to brush. Not only does it hold plenty of water/color but it's also the perfect shape. It's not a standard round and not extra pointed round, it's in between. It allows you to do all the standard round brush painting and small details, it's an excellent all around brush to use. I wasn't going to buy this brush at first but they were on sale so I did, very glad I decided to. (Posted on 08/01/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
Holds a lot of water/color and retains it's shape/point well. Too early to tell but this brush may become my new go to for general watercoloring. Even if it doesn't it's an excellent brush, very high quality and performance. (Posted on 06/01/2020)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good product at a reasonable price (Posted on 03/01/2020)Rating - Review by Feefo
Lovely brushes (Posted on 24/11/2019)Rating - Review by Vesna
I wanted all synthetic brushes, I read the description wrong and end up with those. Now that I have them, they became my favorites so far. I have 10/0, 3/0 and 0 and they cover all my needs for basic painting, they're soft but hold an excellent point for details, hold a good amount of water and fit in hand perfectly. They look and feel high end and easily fit in a high-quality range of brushes, but at a much affordable price.Rating
The only low point as already mentioned by Joanna, not really about brush itself, I too, wish that glue from the label would come off easier - I use baby wipes to clean it off, it helps :) (Posted on 09/11/2019)- Review by Feefo
I've just bought a quill (mop brush) which is great! Can't fault Jackson's, or what they sell (Posted on 07/11/2019)Rating - Review by hoang
For the first time i saw this brush on here, i like it very much but when i hold it in my hand and use it, i love it more. Good quality for watercolor and really flexible to paint from big to small detail. (Posted on 31/10/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great product and service (Posted on 08/10/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great (Posted on 30/09/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
I like these brushes and have a few now. Controlling water use is much easier with them. They've helped me improve my watercolours a great deal. I feel quite confident with the Icon in my hand. The flat brush is amazing for skies, land scape and loads more detail giving me a lot of control over my paints. (Posted on 19/08/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
I like these brushes and have a few now. Controlling water use is much easier with them. They've helped me improve my watercolours a great deal. I feel quite confident with the Icon in my hand. (Posted on 19/08/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
I think the mottler brushes will be a game changer, when I figure out how to use them. (Posted on 21/07/2019)Rating - Review by Elina
I've ordered 6, 8 and 10. Really god brushes. Holds good tip. The handle is very nice to the touch, kind of velvety. (Posted on 29/06/2019)Rating - Review by Elina
I've ordered 6, 8 and 10. Really god brushes. Holds good tip. The handle is very nice to the touch, kind of velvety. (Posted on 29/06/2019)Rating - Review by Elina
I've ordered 6, 8 and 10. Really god brushes. Holds good tip. The handle is very nice to the touch, kind of velvety. (Posted on 29/06/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
My favourite watercolour brushes (Posted on 10/05/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
My favourite watercolour brushes (Posted on 10/05/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
The quill brushes are my favourite for watercolour and gouache holds the medium well and perfect for detail and different brush strokes. (Posted on 17/02/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Quality brush perfect for watercolour holds the medium well and good for different brush marks. (Posted on 17/02/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good products at good prices (Posted on 06/02/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good quality at an excellent price (Posted on 23/01/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great quality, great price and great packaging. (Posted on 11/12/2018)Rating - Review by Anja
Super Aquarellpinsel zum kleinen Preis. Er hält viel Wasser, hat eine feine Spitze, springt in seine Form zurück und verliert keine Haare. Ideale Größe zum kolorieren von Skizzenbüchern. Gewöhnungsbedürftig ist sein geringes Gewicht und der dünne Stiel. Trotzdem hervorragende Qualität zum kleinen Preis. Dieser Pinsel wird wohl mein ständiger Begleiter werden.Rating
Ich werde ihn wieder kaufen! (Posted on 05/12/2018)- Review by Anja
Ein sehr guter Aquarellpinsel. Er hält viel Wasser, hat eine feine Spitze und springt mühelos in seine Form zurück. Er verliert keine Haare. Ich war sehr überrascht über die hervorragende Qualität der Jacksons Eigenmarke. Habe auch französische Aquarellpinsel der Eigenmarken deutscher Unternehmen, die können da nicht mithalten.Rating
Preis/Leistung sind TOP! Diese Pinsel werde ich auf jeden Fall wieder kaufen.
(Posted on 05/12/2018)- Review by Feefo
Good value for money and lots of choice (Posted on 17/10/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good for what I want to use them for. (Posted on 20/09/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brushes and great service (Posted on 18/09/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good for what I wanted them for (Posted on 17/09/2018)Rating - Review by Moctezuma Emmanuel
I was looking for a brush that would have a great color capacity and also would let me do fine detail, this brush does that; I thought I would need a needle kind of brush but this one is just perfect. Though you need some skill to not mess up. (Posted on 12/09/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
I am learning to paint with watercolours at the age of 80 so do not feel qualified to give an educated opinion (Posted on 05/09/2018)Rating - Review by Joanna
The Icon series has quickly become my favourite brushes - not too stiff and not too soft, capable to hold a good amount of water. Just perfect for my needs, I love them. I just wish the glue used for the labels wouldn't be such a pain to get rid of:P (Posted on 28/08/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Lovely brushes when new. I use them for intricate work with oils, so with me they have a limited life, therefore price is important. As good as I've found at this price! (Posted on 30/06/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Really pleased with my purchases, always difficult when you can’t see the goods, the paper has excellent absorbtion, I did one of my best skies ever last week ! The brushes have a good point and worked well , thankyou (Posted on 28/06/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good substitute for 100% sable. Good precise brush for small scale work. Holds its point well. (Posted on 28/06/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
The Quill Watercolour Brush is a big brush but surprisingly light, well made and lovely to use! Thank you, I shall certainly buy from Jackson's again and recommend them to friends. (Posted on 16/05/2018)Rating - Review by Evelyn
This is a beautiful brush. It hold lots of pigment and water and maintains it's shape and lovely fine point. It is superb value for money and I will definitely buy more Jackson's sable & synthetic quill brushes (Posted on 19/04/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
As usual this item is of good quality and fit for purpose. (Posted on 27/03/2018)Rating - Review by Rosario
Great brush! Great point, soft, springy and holds a good amount of watercolor. Very good quality. Good price. (Posted on 20/03/2018)Rating - Review by Gary
JACKSON'S : ICON : SABLE SYNTHETIC MIX : WATERCOLOUR BRUSH : QUILLRating
A lovely looking and a fabulous brush is just the thing for watercolour painting. holds lots of water it as a Excellent point cheeck out Watercolour my way on facebook look at Sketchbook 2018 video 1 (Posted on 10/02/2018)- Review by Jennifer
Mixed about this. I like the size and water capacity but shape is a bit off. Doesn't look cut to an even point. (Posted on 19/01/2018)Rating - Review by Avantika
This brush is amazing! Has a good water holding capacity and precise point. Great value for money. (Posted on 11/01/2018)Rating - Review by Avantika
This brush is amazing. Has a good water holding capacity and precise point. Great value for money. (Posted on 11/01/2018)Rating - Review by Ian
Excellent brush. Bought the #4, now buying #0.Good water/paint holding and enough spring to make them very useful. (Posted on 24/07/2017)Rating - Review by Wendy
A wonderful brush. The bristles have a nice point when wet and snaps back to a point. The wood handle feels light and cheap, so be careful with it. (Posted on 30/06/2017)Rating - Review by Maroun
A very good brush, worth more than its price. Holds a great deal of water and comes to a fairly thin point. What really made it for me was the light weight of the brush and the texture of the handle, a joy to use. (Posted on 08/06/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
These mix brushes are wonderful. They have a slight spring but still hold a lot of water or paint. The quality is excellent, especially if you look at the price. Well worth it. (Posted on 13/04/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brush just what I needed and good price (Posted on 29/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brush! Much better than my previous mop ( different brand)which constantly lost hairs every time I used it. Has a nice quality feel to and a great point. Would highly recommend! (Posted on 22/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
I needed a big sable but couldn't justify the price. This brush fulfills my need, it's obviously not pure sable but is great to paint with. I have a couple of the large 777's as well and they are just as nice to use. A great bang for your buck! (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Nice brush (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Rather larger than I expected (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Very good for washes (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
The Jacksons Icon Sable Synthetic brush I bought has been exceptionally nice to use, I've always used Sable brushes, but having moved onto body colour for a brief spell, I was reluctant to use my Sable brushes and found the Icon brush really good. I intend buying more very shortly. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
good quality (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
A really good brush - very similar to a sable but considerably cheaper (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Too early to say more (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
More springy than a pure squirrel quill, more floppy than a sable. Definitely an interesting brush with a needle point tip and a nice handle. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
These are really nice brushes, just the thing for watercolour painting. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
VGA quality (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
This brush is fabulous - I will be buying more of this type (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
fantastic how did I manage with out it (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good serviceable brush, obviously not pure sable, but really worth the money (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Same as the No.12 (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Really nice to use. A well balanced brush. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent quality (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
exactly what expected good product at good price (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good item good price. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
good (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
I am a sable brush man myself. I have a nos.14 Diana Kolinsky sable etc. and a W&N nos.12 series 7 plus many more beside. However, I was completely surprised to find this brush worked well and carried colour well with a good point and could be described as the old artists used to call their brushes a "sable pencil". The brush handle is comfortable in the handle and is well balance which is an important point. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brush...put to use already. (Posted on 30/11/2016)Rating - Review by Feefo
I ordered this brush to make up my own order. However, I have this brush and love it. It feels comfortable in the hand and handles well with watercolour. Jackson's Icon brushes are superb brushes and well worth having around when working. I use Jackson's brushes. They are excellent value and a credit to the company. (Posted on 07/09/2016)Rating - Review by Kerry Dadson
I first tried one belonging to my art tutor, after he had recommended them to me. I was so impressed that I bought a set of round brushes, 2,4 6,8,10, and 12, and have never looked back.Rating
They hold a generous amount of paint, are a pleasure to hold, and the bristles retain their shape, after cleaning. Because of the fine points on the brushes, painting intricate shapes is made easier.
I have no hesitation in recommending these brushes to colleagues in my painting groups, and I know some of them have purchased a number of brushes. Real value for money. (Posted on 16/05/2016)- Review by Feefo
A great brush and good value (Posted on 20/01/2016)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent point and spring. (Posted on 12/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Surprisingly good. (Posted on 12/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent, holds bags of water. (Posted on 12/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Again, superb, love it, and great value for money. (Posted on 11/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Superb, love it and have ordered more sizes to go with it. (Posted on 11/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Just what i was looking for. Comes to a great point (Posted on 04/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Fab (Posted on 28/10/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
It's ok but a lot firmer than I expected. Not as intuitive as expected. (Posted on 28/08/2015)Rating - Review by Julia Ovchinnikova
It's a great brush! It is no different from the brush of sable - the same soft, perfectly holds water and paint, multifunctional and incredibly easy to use! (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
These have to be the bargain of the year. Great brush, slightly stiffer than pure sable, holds loads of paint and a nice gradual release. Have 4, 6 & 12 plus 2 quills 4 & 10/0. Really very nice to use and a steal at this price. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
A very nice brush indeed. Stiffer than sable but lovely to use especially at this price. Would be great for a beginning painter. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
Fantastically precise point, well balanced handle and an absolute treat to use. I have two of these Jacksons synthetic quills and will buy a couple more. I use them more than I use my sables. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
A really great brush, beautifully made and wonderful to use. Good snap and holds loads of paint. I use it more than my sables. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Sharlie Tang
I just tried this out because I had this on last minute deal. It looks super hard when dry but is soft when wet. Retains its shape so you're able to make detailed strokes and spread the colors evenly. When loaded with large amount of water each strokes will have the wet in wet look - and I really love this effect! Great for loose techniques and also gives you more control when painting in wet-in-wet! (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent service. Have been using Jacksons for years. (Posted on 11/08/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
I am very pleased with the Icon 700 size 10 brush (Posted on 18/07/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Prompt excellent service and goods always good quality ~Don't use any other company now. (Posted on 18/07/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
I think a small selection of these brushes will immediately go to the top of my "only need these" list. The no. 4 is an absolute delight to use. (Posted on 13/06/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good, but wrong size unfortunately! (Posted on 25/04/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
A joy to work with. Excellent point and spring. (Posted on 31/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Fast service (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
A lovely looking brush at a great price. (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
The materials arrived in good time and were in good condition. (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
great! (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
I love it. I think I will be doing the majority of my painting with this. It loads up well with pigment for washes and still keeps a good point for fine work. (Posted on 26/02/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
these brushes are very well made, and have a good feel to handle (Posted on 21/11/2014)Rating
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A mix of tradition and modern technology, these Icon brushes represent the advancements of science combined with the classic needs of the traditional watercolour artist.
The uniqueness of the Micro-Synthetic fibre is twofold. Firstly, the fibres are treated to produce millions of tiny indentations. This increases the surface area of the hairs allowing a much greater colour holding capacity for the brush. The hairs are then treated with a special process that frees the micro-synthetic fibres of any static electricity which makes brush fibres stick together. Following this treatment the hairs can smoothly and precisely react to any kind of stroke, either delicate or abrupt.
The Quills and Mottlers feature the micro-synthetic sable and are vegan-friendly. Other brush shapes in the Icon series feature a mix with natural sable hairs, creating a brush that behaves closer to pure sable but at a fraction of the price.
For more information about Jackson's Icon Watercolour Brushes, click here.
| SKU | P-JASICON |
|---|---|
| To use with | Watercolour, Gouache, Ink |
| Brush : Hair Type Extra | Red Sable/Synthetic |
| Brush : Stiffness | Soft |
| Brush : Technique | General |
| Quality | Highest |
| Vegan | Non Vegan |
| Brush Hair : Type | Synthetic, Natural/Synthetic Mix |
| Brush : Handle | Short |
- Review by Ceri
Love this brush, the number 4 is great for big, juicy washes, yet still holds a good point for getting in some details, reasonably priced and well made. (Posted on 16/02/2023)Rating - Review by Harriet
I purchased this brush for some illustrations I am doing using drawing inks. I have a number of Jackson’s brushes and find the quality to be excellent, especially for the price. This brush in particular is designed to mimic sable, which would cost 2-4 times as much, for example.Rating
The brush came well packaged, in a biodegradable Vegware envelope, with a protective cap and the bristles slicked with gum arabic. The hand-twisted wires around the ferrule and the black handle are very elegant and are a nod to the Japanese squirrel brushes. This brush is vegan-friendly, however. It looks very smart in my paint pot and I feel the photograph is a true representation of the product itself.
The reviews and information noted its capacity to hold a large volume of water; this is certainly true and I find this useful for when working in inks, as it allows me to achieve seamless gradients of colour. It’s also very springy and retains its point well - I tend to ‘scrub’ the paper, and this was no issue for this brush, which has a good amount of resistance and snap. It feels well-made and durable.
Another feature which I like about this quill is its versatility to produce a wide variety of marks. The pointed tip is great for lines and detail, whereas the side of the brush can be used for larger, gestural marks and shading. I am pleased I purchased this and have no doubt I will be using this regularly. (Posted on 05/07/2022)- Review by Christian
Light to handle and manouvre, great water retention ensures you have more flexibility in covering/painting the areas you need to address. benchmarks well with pricier options. (Posted on 30/05/2022)Rating - Review by Mirta Gabriela
This is an excellent brush! so soft and delicate. one of my favourites. (Posted on 19/01/2022)Rating - Review by Jane
Excellent brush, great to use, good water holding, point and spring. Good value too, would definitely recommend (Posted on 11/09/2021)Rating - Review by Anja
Excellent brush! Capable of holding a good amount of water. It is not too soft and has a fine point which allows for fine details. One of my favorite brushes, and I will most definitely buy it again :) (Posted on 29/08/2021)Rating - Review by Pamela
I now have two brushes from this range, a 10 and a 6, which are lovely to use. When I started to paint with watercolours I bought cheaper brushes with nylon bristles, but after a couple of years upgraded to ones from the Icon range: I felt the difference immediately as the brushes are so responsive, hold paint very well, and the points have remained sharp and precise with no splaying after several months' use. At the price, they’re a steal. (Posted on 12/08/2021)Rating - Review by Lesley
I’m new to watercolour painting and no expert but this is always my go to brush. I have brushes that cost way more than this that aren’t as user friendly. (Posted on 09/08/2021)Rating - Review by BoziCraft
Really good brush. keeps a fine point and keeps a lot of paint at the same time! (Posted on 29/05/2021)Rating - Review by Valentina
I love this little brush. It holds a good amount of water and it is soft and very thin allowing you to be precise on small watercolor piece. Good price also. (Posted on 02/03/2021)Rating - Review by Valentina
I like painting with these Icon brushes, they come to a really fine point which allows for fine details. The bristles have some snap but not too much. (Posted on 12/01/2021)Rating - Review by Valentina
Brush for very detailed work, it holds its shape very well and allows really thin lines. It has some snap like the other brushes of this series, but not too muchRating
(Posted on 12/01/2021)- Review by V
This has been my favourite and most-used brush for the past few months. Great spring, snap and water control like synthetics but holds so much water like real sable. If anyone is looking for an inbetween step, this brush definitely gives you the best of both worlds :) I wish Jackson's would make travel brushes of this range. (Posted on 12/12/2020)Rating - Review by Miss P
Absolutely love these brushes, they are fantastic to work with, they hold water really well and maintain their points really well. Really reasonable on price too. Highly recommend (Posted on 25/11/2020)Rating - Review by MC
I'm absolutely loving these brushes, so much better than the cheap ones i was using before. They respond beautifully and and have a really nice feel to them. I'm sure I'll be using them for a long time (Posted on 19/11/2020)Rating - Review by Marianne
This is the perfect brush for me, good for washes but also precise in (not too small) details. Easy to clean and it keeps the shape. (Posted on 15/11/2020)Rating - Review by Yen
Favourite brush. Can't live without it since I first used it. 10/0 is an amazing and versatile size. Capable of a finer line than I imagined. Holds more paint than the average sable round brush to give even washes of colour. How did they make this brush so nice to use with both watercolour and gouache? Just the right amount of snap. (Posted on 05/11/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by MC
Lovely brush to use, great alternative to sable brushes (Posted on 16/10/2020)Rating - Review by Gail
Really wished I had found these Jackson's brushes sooner. I have spent HUNDREDS in the pursuit of the perfect brushes and finally found them. Started with a 6 and now the 2 and 10. Others will be joining my set!! I have sable brushes and find them hard to control (too soft) so tried the Silver Black Velvet. Good but still little floppy. The Jackson's Icon brushes are the perfect balance. LOVE THEM!! (Posted on 26/09/2020)Rating - Review by Gail
Really wished I had found these Jackson's brushes sooner. I have spent HUNDREDS in the pursuit of the perfect brushes and finally found them. Started with a 6 and now the 2 and 10. Others will be joining my set!! I have sable brushes and find them hard to control (too soft) so tried the Silver Black Velvet. Good but still little floppy. The Jackson's Icon brushes are the perfect balance. LOVE THEM!! (Posted on 26/09/2020)Rating - Review by Gail
Always on the hunt for that "magic" brush that will improve my painting but hate paying the price. Found these Jackson's Icon brushes to be lovely! I bought the Round 6 and Flat 3/8 and I'm not disappointed. Good spring in the hairs and holds good amount of paint. I can see the Icon rounds replacing my Silver Black Velvet brushes. Can't beat them for the price. I'll be buying more. Very Happy!! (Posted on 05/09/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
Jackson Icon brushes are absolutely excellent. They tick all the boxes for what makes a brush a good brush. The price is right too, I don't see a point in having most of my other brushes now that I have the full Jackson Icon line-up. (Posted on 29/02/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
Excellent brush, can be used as a med - large round or small mop, great all around do it all brush. (Posted on 29/02/2020)Rating - Review by Agric
I like this brush. Good point and a bit more spring than similar sable, holding very nearly as good as sable. Excellent, well behaved and predictable general purpose brush. (Posted on 19/02/2020)Rating - Review by Feefo
Perfect brush such a joy to use. (Posted on 09/02/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
After doing some odd number of projects using this brush I can officially say it's my favorite/go to brush. Not only does it hold plenty of water/color but it's also the perfect shape. It's not a standard round and not extra pointed round, it's in between. It allows you to do all the standard round brush painting and small details, it's an excellent all around brush to use. I wasn't going to buy this brush at first but they were on sale so I did, very glad I decided to. (Posted on 08/01/2020)Rating - Review by Joshua
Holds a lot of water/color and retains it's shape/point well. Too early to tell but this brush may become my new go to for general watercoloring. Even if it doesn't it's an excellent brush, very high quality and performance. (Posted on 06/01/2020)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good product at a reasonable price (Posted on 03/01/2020)Rating - Review by Feefo
Lovely brushes (Posted on 24/11/2019)Rating - Review by Vesna
I wanted all synthetic brushes, I read the description wrong and end up with those. Now that I have them, they became my favorites so far. I have 10/0, 3/0 and 0 and they cover all my needs for basic painting, they're soft but hold an excellent point for details, hold a good amount of water and fit in hand perfectly. They look and feel high end and easily fit in a high-quality range of brushes, but at a much affordable price.Rating
The only low point as already mentioned by Joanna, not really about brush itself, I too, wish that glue from the label would come off easier - I use baby wipes to clean it off, it helps :) (Posted on 09/11/2019)- Review by Feefo
I've just bought a quill (mop brush) which is great! Can't fault Jackson's, or what they sell (Posted on 07/11/2019)Rating - Review by hoang
For the first time i saw this brush on here, i like it very much but when i hold it in my hand and use it, i love it more. Good quality for watercolor and really flexible to paint from big to small detail. (Posted on 31/10/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great product and service (Posted on 08/10/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great (Posted on 30/09/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
I like these brushes and have a few now. Controlling water use is much easier with them. They've helped me improve my watercolours a great deal. I feel quite confident with the Icon in my hand. The flat brush is amazing for skies, land scape and loads more detail giving me a lot of control over my paints. (Posted on 19/08/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
I like these brushes and have a few now. Controlling water use is much easier with them. They've helped me improve my watercolours a great deal. I feel quite confident with the Icon in my hand. (Posted on 19/08/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
I think the mottler brushes will be a game changer, when I figure out how to use them. (Posted on 21/07/2019)Rating - Review by Elina
I've ordered 6, 8 and 10. Really god brushes. Holds good tip. The handle is very nice to the touch, kind of velvety. (Posted on 29/06/2019)Rating - Review by Elina
I've ordered 6, 8 and 10. Really god brushes. Holds good tip. The handle is very nice to the touch, kind of velvety. (Posted on 29/06/2019)Rating - Review by Elina
I've ordered 6, 8 and 10. Really god brushes. Holds good tip. The handle is very nice to the touch, kind of velvety. (Posted on 29/06/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
My favourite watercolour brushes (Posted on 10/05/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
My favourite watercolour brushes (Posted on 10/05/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
The quill brushes are my favourite for watercolour and gouache holds the medium well and perfect for detail and different brush strokes. (Posted on 17/02/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Quality brush perfect for watercolour holds the medium well and good for different brush marks. (Posted on 17/02/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good products at good prices (Posted on 06/02/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good quality at an excellent price (Posted on 23/01/2019)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great quality, great price and great packaging. (Posted on 11/12/2018)Rating - Review by Anja
Super Aquarellpinsel zum kleinen Preis. Er hält viel Wasser, hat eine feine Spitze, springt in seine Form zurück und verliert keine Haare. Ideale Größe zum kolorieren von Skizzenbüchern. Gewöhnungsbedürftig ist sein geringes Gewicht und der dünne Stiel. Trotzdem hervorragende Qualität zum kleinen Preis. Dieser Pinsel wird wohl mein ständiger Begleiter werden.Rating
Ich werde ihn wieder kaufen! (Posted on 05/12/2018)- Review by Anja
Ein sehr guter Aquarellpinsel. Er hält viel Wasser, hat eine feine Spitze und springt mühelos in seine Form zurück. Er verliert keine Haare. Ich war sehr überrascht über die hervorragende Qualität der Jacksons Eigenmarke. Habe auch französische Aquarellpinsel der Eigenmarken deutscher Unternehmen, die können da nicht mithalten.Rating
Preis/Leistung sind TOP! Diese Pinsel werde ich auf jeden Fall wieder kaufen.
(Posted on 05/12/2018)- Review by Feefo
Good value for money and lots of choice (Posted on 17/10/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good for what I want to use them for. (Posted on 20/09/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brushes and great service (Posted on 18/09/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good for what I wanted them for (Posted on 17/09/2018)Rating - Review by Moctezuma Emmanuel
I was looking for a brush that would have a great color capacity and also would let me do fine detail, this brush does that; I thought I would need a needle kind of brush but this one is just perfect. Though you need some skill to not mess up. (Posted on 12/09/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
I am learning to paint with watercolours at the age of 80 so do not feel qualified to give an educated opinion (Posted on 05/09/2018)Rating - Review by Joanna
The Icon series has quickly become my favourite brushes - not too stiff and not too soft, capable to hold a good amount of water. Just perfect for my needs, I love them. I just wish the glue used for the labels wouldn't be such a pain to get rid of:P (Posted on 28/08/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Lovely brushes when new. I use them for intricate work with oils, so with me they have a limited life, therefore price is important. As good as I've found at this price! (Posted on 30/06/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Really pleased with my purchases, always difficult when you can’t see the goods, the paper has excellent absorbtion, I did one of my best skies ever last week ! The brushes have a good point and worked well , thankyou (Posted on 28/06/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good substitute for 100% sable. Good precise brush for small scale work. Holds its point well. (Posted on 28/06/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
The Quill Watercolour Brush is a big brush but surprisingly light, well made and lovely to use! Thank you, I shall certainly buy from Jackson's again and recommend them to friends. (Posted on 16/05/2018)Rating - Review by Evelyn
This is a beautiful brush. It hold lots of pigment and water and maintains it's shape and lovely fine point. It is superb value for money and I will definitely buy more Jackson's sable & synthetic quill brushes (Posted on 19/04/2018)Rating - Review by Feefo
As usual this item is of good quality and fit for purpose. (Posted on 27/03/2018)Rating - Review by Rosario
Great brush! Great point, soft, springy and holds a good amount of watercolor. Very good quality. Good price. (Posted on 20/03/2018)Rating - Review by Gary
JACKSON'S : ICON : SABLE SYNTHETIC MIX : WATERCOLOUR BRUSH : QUILLRating
A lovely looking and a fabulous brush is just the thing for watercolour painting. holds lots of water it as a Excellent point cheeck out Watercolour my way on facebook look at Sketchbook 2018 video 1 (Posted on 10/02/2018)- Review by Jennifer
Mixed about this. I like the size and water capacity but shape is a bit off. Doesn't look cut to an even point. (Posted on 19/01/2018)Rating - Review by Avantika
This brush is amazing! Has a good water holding capacity and precise point. Great value for money. (Posted on 11/01/2018)Rating - Review by Avantika
This brush is amazing. Has a good water holding capacity and precise point. Great value for money. (Posted on 11/01/2018)Rating - Review by Ian
Excellent brush. Bought the #4, now buying #0.Good water/paint holding and enough spring to make them very useful. (Posted on 24/07/2017)Rating - Review by Wendy
A wonderful brush. The bristles have a nice point when wet and snaps back to a point. The wood handle feels light and cheap, so be careful with it. (Posted on 30/06/2017)Rating - Review by Maroun
A very good brush, worth more than its price. Holds a great deal of water and comes to a fairly thin point. What really made it for me was the light weight of the brush and the texture of the handle, a joy to use. (Posted on 08/06/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
These mix brushes are wonderful. They have a slight spring but still hold a lot of water or paint. The quality is excellent, especially if you look at the price. Well worth it. (Posted on 13/04/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brush just what I needed and good price (Posted on 29/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brush! Much better than my previous mop ( different brand)which constantly lost hairs every time I used it. Has a nice quality feel to and a great point. Would highly recommend! (Posted on 22/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
I needed a big sable but couldn't justify the price. This brush fulfills my need, it's obviously not pure sable but is great to paint with. I have a couple of the large 777's as well and they are just as nice to use. A great bang for your buck! (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Nice brush (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Rather larger than I expected (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Very good for washes (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
The Jacksons Icon Sable Synthetic brush I bought has been exceptionally nice to use, I've always used Sable brushes, but having moved onto body colour for a brief spell, I was reluctant to use my Sable brushes and found the Icon brush really good. I intend buying more very shortly. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
good quality (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
A really good brush - very similar to a sable but considerably cheaper (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Too early to say more (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
More springy than a pure squirrel quill, more floppy than a sable. Definitely an interesting brush with a needle point tip and a nice handle. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
These are really nice brushes, just the thing for watercolour painting. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
VGA quality (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
This brush is fabulous - I will be buying more of this type (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
fantastic how did I manage with out it (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good serviceable brush, obviously not pure sable, but really worth the money (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Same as the No.12 (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Really nice to use. A well balanced brush. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent quality (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
exactly what expected good product at good price (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good item good price. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
good (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
I am a sable brush man myself. I have a nos.14 Diana Kolinsky sable etc. and a W&N nos.12 series 7 plus many more beside. However, I was completely surprised to find this brush worked well and carried colour well with a good point and could be described as the old artists used to call their brushes a "sable pencil". The brush handle is comfortable in the handle and is well balance which is an important point. (Posted on 16/03/2017)Rating - Review by Feefo
Great brush...put to use already. (Posted on 30/11/2016)Rating - Review by Feefo
I ordered this brush to make up my own order. However, I have this brush and love it. It feels comfortable in the hand and handles well with watercolour. Jackson's Icon brushes are superb brushes and well worth having around when working. I use Jackson's brushes. They are excellent value and a credit to the company. (Posted on 07/09/2016)Rating - Review by Kerry Dadson
I first tried one belonging to my art tutor, after he had recommended them to me. I was so impressed that I bought a set of round brushes, 2,4 6,8,10, and 12, and have never looked back.Rating
They hold a generous amount of paint, are a pleasure to hold, and the bristles retain their shape, after cleaning. Because of the fine points on the brushes, painting intricate shapes is made easier.
I have no hesitation in recommending these brushes to colleagues in my painting groups, and I know some of them have purchased a number of brushes. Real value for money. (Posted on 16/05/2016)- Review by Feefo
A great brush and good value (Posted on 20/01/2016)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent point and spring. (Posted on 12/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Surprisingly good. (Posted on 12/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent, holds bags of water. (Posted on 12/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Again, superb, love it, and great value for money. (Posted on 11/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Superb, love it and have ordered more sizes to go with it. (Posted on 11/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Just what i was looking for. Comes to a great point (Posted on 04/11/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Fab (Posted on 28/10/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
It's ok but a lot firmer than I expected. Not as intuitive as expected. (Posted on 28/08/2015)Rating - Review by Julia Ovchinnikova
It's a great brush! It is no different from the brush of sable - the same soft, perfectly holds water and paint, multifunctional and incredibly easy to use! (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
These have to be the bargain of the year. Great brush, slightly stiffer than pure sable, holds loads of paint and a nice gradual release. Have 4, 6 & 12 plus 2 quills 4 & 10/0. Really very nice to use and a steal at this price. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
A very nice brush indeed. Stiffer than sable but lovely to use especially at this price. Would be great for a beginning painter. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
Fantastically precise point, well balanced handle and an absolute treat to use. I have two of these Jacksons synthetic quills and will buy a couple more. I use them more than I use my sables. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Chris Alves
A really great brush, beautifully made and wonderful to use. Good snap and holds loads of paint. I use it more than my sables. (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Sharlie Tang
I just tried this out because I had this on last minute deal. It looks super hard when dry but is soft when wet. Retains its shape so you're able to make detailed strokes and spread the colors evenly. When loaded with large amount of water each strokes will have the wet in wet look - and I really love this effect! Great for loose techniques and also gives you more control when painting in wet-in-wet! (Posted on 20/08/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Excellent service. Have been using Jacksons for years. (Posted on 11/08/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
I am very pleased with the Icon 700 size 10 brush (Posted on 18/07/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Prompt excellent service and goods always good quality ~Don't use any other company now. (Posted on 18/07/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
I think a small selection of these brushes will immediately go to the top of my "only need these" list. The no. 4 is an absolute delight to use. (Posted on 13/06/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Good, but wrong size unfortunately! (Posted on 25/04/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
A joy to work with. Excellent point and spring. (Posted on 31/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
Fast service (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
A lovely looking brush at a great price. (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
The materials arrived in good time and were in good condition. (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
great! (Posted on 28/03/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
I love it. I think I will be doing the majority of my painting with this. It loads up well with pigment for washes and still keeps a good point for fine work. (Posted on 26/02/2015)Rating - Review by Feefo
these brushes are very well made, and have a good feel to handle (Posted on 21/11/2014)Rating
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