--- product_id: 13617820 title: "8404 Kolinsky Round No. 2" brand: "raphael" price: "€ 97.90" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/13617820-8404-kolinsky-round-no-2 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Precision tip for flawless lines 100% Kolinsky sable hair Handmade in France since 1793 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 2 **Brand:** raphael **Price:** € 97.90 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–ŒοΈ Elevate your art with the brush that masters have trusted for over 200 years! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 2 by raphael - **How much does it cost?** € 97.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/13617820-8404-kolinsky-round-no-2) ## Best For - raphael enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted raphael brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Timeless Legacy:** Join a lineage of legendary artists who trusted Raphael brushes since 1793β€”don’t miss out on this iconic tool. - β€’ **Precision Perfected:** Designed with a fine, resilient point that maintains shape for consistent, detailed strokes. - β€’ **Premium Kolinsky Sable:** Crafted from 100% Kolinsky hair, delivering superior paint retention and smooth application. - β€’ **Masterful Craftsmanship:** Handmade using centuries-old techniques in France, ensuring unmatched quality and heritage. - β€’ **Artist-Approved Performance:** Favored by professionals like comic inkers and miniature painters for its reliable feedback and control. ## Overview The Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 2 is a premium, handmade paintbrush crafted in France from 100% Kolinsky sable hair. Renowned for its precision tip and exceptional paint retention, it offers professional artists superior control and durability. With a heritage dating back to 1793, this brush is a timeless tool favored by painters, comic inkers, and miniature artists seeking flawless detail and craftsmanship. ## Description Rafaeli was founded in Paris, in France in France in 1793. Rafaeli has been a manufacturer that has been historically recognized as one industry, and has been continuing to make brushes for a long time. In the year of Rafaeli (1793) and in Japan, it was the time that songi and Chigarakura were competing in the five years of Koshi Edo. In Europe, famous painters such as Picasso and Cezanne, they loved the Rafaeli Brush. With the knowledge and network cultivated in a long history, we have the raw hair sourcing and processing system that only Rafaeli can do. In addition, this brush is made with craftsmanship that has been passed down over generations without cutting the edge of the hair with a blade, and each piece is handmade and made in a style that is the same as it was originally established on. For more than two centuries, Rafaelian brushes have been polished to the demands of millions of painters, potters, and stained glass authors in France and beyond foreigns. ## Features - Material: Kolinsky - Country of Origin: France ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B001UN8UOY | | Best Sellers Rank | #168,054 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #38 in Pointed-Round Art Paintbrushes | | Brand Name | Raphael | | Bristle Type | Natural | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (504) 4.4 out of 5 stars | | Item Type Name | Brush | | Manufacturer | Raphael(ラフゑエル) | | Manufacturer Part Number | B8404.2 | | Material Type | Sable | | Model Number | B8404.2 | | Paint Type | Watercolor | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Raphael - **Bristle Type:** Natural - **Color:** Black - **Manufacturer:** Raphael(ラフゑエル) - **Material:** Sable ## Images ![8404 Kolinsky Round No. 2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31exgvd1HQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect brush *by on Reviewed in the United States March 18, 2026* Best brush I’ve ever used period. I’ve had this brush for a long time now and the point is still perfect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent. It's best to order three at a time online. *by on Reviewed in the United States December 28, 2016* I've ordered through Amazon three Raphael Kolinsky Sable size 2 round brushes, and only one was acceptable. Two of them did not come to a point. One of them did. The only other good brush I have in this size is a Windsor & Newton Series 7 no. 2 round brush that I purchased in person at an art supply store.If you wet one of these Kollinsky brushes and tap the end of the brush near the ferrule, the tip should come to a point. If it doesn't, the brush won't create a single consistent line. That doesn't mean the brush isn't useful, but it's no longer suitable as a liner. Because it isn't possible to conduct this test sight unseen when ordering online, it's better to order three at a time.A good Raphael Kolinsky Sable size 2 round brush, which I have seen at the Art Students League, has a fat belly and a narrow point. I've seen them used to meticulously ink carefully penciled comic art pages. It's not the least bit surprising that some professional comic art inkers prefer the Raphael Kolinski Sable size 2 round to the Windsor & Newton Series 7 no. 2 round brush.After a certain amount of practice it becomes evident that brushes provide physical feedback that you won't get from a brush pen. Learning to sense the feedback from the brush helps to control the line. The Raphael Kolinsky Sable size 2 round is still my favorite brush for comic book inking, but after learning that I ought to pay close attention to the feedback from the brush, I now find that the Windsor and Newton Series 7 no 2 round is more or less equal. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Brush, Wash it first *by on Reviewed in the United States January 3, 2020* If I wasn't already familiar with Raphael brushes I'd have been a bit upset over the fact that it doesn't come in a fancy protective tube like W&N brushes, but it comes with a tip protector on. Great brush, but you should really wash the bristles gently with some kind of brush soap and lukewarm water before using it the first time. The starch that they use to bring it to that point will destroy your brush if you try to use it without washing it first.For those who order this brush and get it in bad shape, don't blame the manufacturer, blame the shipper. Raphael makes high quality brushes and if you make even a passing attempt at keeping paint out of the ferrule and doing proper brush care, these will last you years. ## Frequently Bought Together - Raphael 8404 Kolinsky Round No. 2 - Winsor & Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Brush, Round SH #1,Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/13617820-8404-kolinsky-round-no-2](https://www.desertcart.at/products/13617820-8404-kolinsky-round-no-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*