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Synthetic Kolinsky fibre, 6.0 mm hair, 1.15 mm body. Waved filaments hold paint like sable, with no animal hair. Made in Germany.

Size 000 of the COLINEO Series 5522 is the detail size for painters who do not want natural hair. COLINEO is not an ordinary synthetic – it is a fibre da Vinci developed specifically as a Kolinsky sable replacement. It combines straight and waved filaments: the waved ones create capillary spaces between the fibres that draw in and hold paint much as natural hair does, while the straight ones pull the tip into a point.

This size carries 6.0 mm of visible hair on a 1.15 mm body. The handle is water-resistant laminated wood, so it will not swell or crack.

Specifications

Series5522 (COLINEO)
Size000
FibreKolinsky-imitating synthetic fibre – straight and waved filaments
Shaperound, pointed
Visible hair length6.0 mm
Brush body diameter1.15 mm
Total length175 mm
Length with protective cap180 mm
Handleshort hexagonal, water-resistant multicolour laminated wood
Ferrulesilver-coloured
Paintsacrylic, watercolour, gouache, ink, Indian ink
Fibre originno animal hair
Manufacturerda Vinci Kunstlerpinselfabrik DEFET GmbH, Nuremberg
Country of originGermany
Manufacturer codeVA-5522-3

What it does on a miniature

  • Eyes and fine lines – 6.0 mm of hair on a 1.15 mm body. The waved filaments hold the tip in a sharp point even after dozens of strokes – ordinary synthetic does not.
  • Thinned paints – The fibre was engineered to absorb paint the way natural hair does. With contrast paints and washes the gap against plain synthetic is obvious.
  • No sable involved – If you will not use animal hair on principle, this is as close to real Kolinsky performance as it gets.

COLINEO or NOVA 1570?

This is the decision that matters with synthetics, and the answer is not "more expensive is better". Both are da Vinci and both are synthetic. In size 000 the NOVA 1570 is almost identical – 6.0 mm of hair on 1.10 mm against 6.0 mm and 1.15 mm here. The geometry is practically identical – only the fibre differs.

NOVA is a classic synthetic filament: stiff, durable, cheap. It holds less paint and the point splays over a long stroke. COLINEO has a capillary structure built from waved filaments, so it draws in and holds paint far better and the tip springs back to a point.

The practical decision: if you varnish, mix pigments, brush on primer or glue, buy the NOVA – it is cheaper and anything better is wasted on that work. If you layer, glaze and paint detail with thinned paint, buy the COLINEO. The price gap is real, but you are paying for the fibre, not the badge.

And if you want genuine Kolinsky sable, see Series 10 or Series 35.

FAQ

How is COLINEO different from an ordinary synthetic?
The waved filaments. A normal synthetic filament is straight, so there is no space between fibres for paint to sit in. COLINEO mixes straight and waved fibres – the waved ones create capillary gaps that work as a reservoir. That is why it holds more thinned paint than a NOVA of the same size.

Does COLINEO replace real Kolinsky sable?
It gets close, but it does not replace it. Sable still has better spring and keeps a sharp point longer. COLINEO is the best synthetic alternative da Vinci makes, and with contrast paints, washes and technical mediums it is actually the more practical choice – it does not clog and harsh mediums do not hurt it.

Is it a vegan alternative?
Yes. The fibre is fully synthetic, with no animal hair. If you will not use sable on principle, COLINEO is as close as performance gets.

Why the unusual handle?
It is water-resistant laminated wood. An ordinary lacquered handle eventually swells from water and the lacquer cracks at the ferrule. This one does not.

How do I look after it?
Synthetic is tougher than sable, but the same rule applies: paint must never dry in the ferrule. Wash with lukewarm water and brush soap after painting and dry it flat. Hot water deforms synthetic fibre permanently – avoid it.

Not sure which series fits your work? The complete guide to da Vinci brushes for miniatures compares every series by hair length, shape and use.

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