Brushes for Restoration
In the highly sensitive field of restoration, which requires precise execution and the finest attention to detail, the Kolinsky red sable brush is one of the most important tools. da Vinci Kolinsky brushes are handmade with only the finest materials and are perfect for all your restoration needs. When working on rough surfaces, for example, a fresco painting with casein tempera, the NOVA & Top Acryl synthetic brushes developed by our company have a proven durability and reliable performance favored by many experts. All brushes feature seamless, nickel-plated brass ferrules that are rust-resistant and long lasting.

NOVA Synthetics for Restoration:
•A blend of 3 different diameters of synthetic enhance water & color-carrying capacity for clean, even brush strokes.
•1270 Nova Liner • Sizes 10/0, 5/0, 0 to 20.
•5570 Nova Spotter • Sizes 10/0, 5/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0 to 30.
5575 Nova Retouch• Sizes 3/0, 2/0, 0 to 6.

Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable for Restoration:
•The Maestro designation denotes the highest quality winter male Kolinsky Red Sable hair from the Tobol River region in Eastern Siberia.
•10 Sharp Round • Sizes 10/0, 5/0, 4/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0 to 50. Also available with hexagonal handle, Series 30.
•35 Long tapered Round • 3/0, 2/0, 0 to 24.
•1505 Short Hair Length Retouch • Sizes 5/0, 4/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0 to 12.
•5506 Restauro Retouch • Longer than our Spotter "The Miniaturist" (Series 1505) and shorter than our Sharp Round (Series 10), the Restauro was originally designed for the restoration department at the Uffizi Museum in Florence. The "in between" length perfectly combines the benefits of each brush for excellent control; very unique • Ergonomic hexagonal handle • Sizes 3/0 to 6.

Top Acryl Synthetics for Restoration:
•Constructed with 5 different diameters of extra strong Synthetic Bristle. Exclusive design developed by daVinci.
•7785K Round • Sizes 1 to 28.
•7185K Flat • Sizes 0 to 40.

640 Spun Glass Burnisher • Sizes 8, 10, 15, 18, 20, 20, 25 & 30.
•Fine spun glass wound with cotton thread. Glass fibers exposed on both ends.
•Used on illuminated manuscripts and for fine removal of layers.


Special 5 Diameter Synthetic Mottlers for Restoration:
•Cosmotop Spin Series 5080 • Sizes 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 150 & 200 mm width.
---Extra-soft Spin Synthetic fibers that won't leave a brush stroke. Excellent for delicate varnishes and coatings.
•Top Acryl Series 5040 • Sizes 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 150 & 200 mm width.
---Same design as 5080 but with the more rugged Top Acryl fibers for tougher surfaces or more aggressive liquids.