Which Mus Brush is right for me?
Whether you work with acrylic, oil, watercolour or egg tempera, the Mus Brush collection offers a brush to suit your technique and painting style. All Mus Brush brushes have been carefully selected for their quality, durability and comfortable handling.
Unlike many brush ranges, all Mus Brush brushes can be used with all types of paint. The main differences lie in the shape, hair type and application.
First, choose the shape
Filbert
A versatile shape combining the characteristics of a round and flat brush. Ideal for soft transitions, organic shapes and a wide range of painting techniques.
Series: 101, 102 and 501
Flat
Ideal for clean lines, larger areas and controlled brushstrokes.
Series: 201 and 202
Round
A true all-rounder. Suitable for details, lines and larger areas, depending on the size.
Series: 301 and 401
Fine Detail / Rigger
Designed for fine details, thin lines, lettering and miniature work.
Series: 601, 901 and 902
Mop / Blender
Ideal for soft transitions, blending and broad watercolour washes.
Series: 701 and 702
Fan
Ideal for creating textures, grass, leaves, hair and special effects.
Series: 801 and 802
XL
Extra-large brushes designed for large surfaces and backgrounds.
Series: XL 01
Then choose the hair type
| Hair type | Properties |
|---|---|
| Synthetic | Durable, versatile, easy to maintain and vegan. |
| Kolinsky | Premium-quality natural hair with excellent paint-holding capacity and a precise point. |
| Weasel hair | Highly resilient natural hair offering excellent control. |
| Hog bristle | Firm natural bristles, ideal for thicker paint and expressive brushstrokes. |
| Goat hair | Very soft natural hair, ideal for blending and watercolour. |
Mus Brush Sets
Looking for a complete starter set or a more comprehensive professional set? The Mus Brush sets offer a convenient selection of complementary brushes.
- M10 – Premium set of 12 synthetic brushes supplied in a storage tube.
- M20 – Complete and affordable all-round set.
- M30 – Hog-bristle set for robust, expressive painting.
- M40 – Premium case with 15 brushes, a palette knife and accessories.