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The angular brush is cut at a slant, which means the amount of paint that touches the model depends on how far you roll the handle. That single property makes it the weathering brush: the tip alone gives a thin scratch, the whole edge gives a wide streak, and everything in between is available without changing brushes.
| Brush family | Effects & Details |
| Shape | angular |
| Size | one size |
| Bristles | synthetic |
| Recommended use | effects & weathering |
| Handle marking | grey tip |
| Packaging | single brush, individually packed |
| Manufacturer code | AKB010 |
| EAN | 8435568345492 |
| Manufacturer | AK Interactive |
| Country of origin | China |
Chipping works best with a dark AK 3rd Generation brown from the AK 3rd Generation range rather than black. For softer streaking, AK Synthetic Brush – Liner 17 mm draws the longer lines.
Angular or a normal round brush for chipping?
The angle keeps the marks irregular, which is what real wear looks like. A round tip tends to produce identical dots.
Which way should the angle face?
Point the long side towards the direction of the streak. Turning the brush over mid-panel is what gives weathering its random look.
How do I clean an AK synthetic brush?
Rinse it in clean water – or the matching thinner for enamels and oils – before the paint sets, work brush soap into the bristles with your fingers, reshape the tip and let it dry point-up. Never leave a brush standing in a jar. The cleaners are in thinners and cleaners.
Synthetic or Kolinsky sable?
Synthetic fibre is springier, cheaper and completely indifferent to harsh thinners, so it is the right choice for varnish, enamels, oils, pigments and every abrasive technique. Sable holds more liquid and comes to a finer point – that is the da Vinci brushes range. Most painters end up owning both and using each for what it does best.
The complete range is in the AK Interactive brushes category.