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product_id: 43189308
title: "Aqua Elite, Series 4850, Synthetic Kolinsky Watercolor Paint Brush, 4 Piece Set"
brand: "princeton"
price: "$119"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Princeton"
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# Precision tapered tips Superior water retention Durable synthetic Kolinsky hair Aqua Elite, Series 4850, Synthetic Kolinsky Watercolor Paint Brush, 4 Piece Set

**Brand:** princeton
**Price:** $119
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your watercolor game with brushes that flow like liquid inspiration!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Aqua Elite, Series 4850, Synthetic Kolinsky Watercolor Paint Brush, 4 Piece Set by princeton
- **How much does it cost?** $119 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- princeton enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted princeton brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Comfort & Durability:** Velvetouch handles with lightweight wood for fatigue-free painting sessions.
- • **Oceans of Color Flow:** Holds and releases water evenly for smooth, vibrant washes.
- • **Versatile Brush Shapes:** Includes rounds, washes, mottlers, shaders & riggers for every technique.
- • **Precision Meets Control:** Finest points and tapered edges for detailed, professional strokes.
- • **Synthetic Kolinsky Excellence:** Innovative synthetic bristles rival natural Kolinsky performance.

## Overview

The Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 is a 4-piece synthetic Kolinsky watercolor brush set designed for artists seeking superior water retention, precision detailing, and durability. Featuring a versatile range of brush shapes with velvetouch wooden handles, these brushes deliver smooth, consistent paint flow and professional-grade control, making them a must-have for intermediate to advanced watercolorists.

## Description

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Review: Love the brush - Here's a review for the Princeton Elite brush: As an intermediate watercolor artist, finding the right brush has been a game-changer, and the Princeton Elite brush is exactly what I needed. This brush feels incredibly comfortable to hold and provides the perfect balance between control and flexibility. The bristles are soft yet resilient, making it easy to create both fine details and broader strokes with precision. What I love most about this brush is how smoothly it glides across the paper, holding just the right amount of water and pigment. Whether I'm working on delicate washes or more detailed sections, the Princeton Elite consistently delivers excellent results. It has quickly become my go-to brush, making my painting process not only easier but also more enjoyable. the Princeton Elite brush is perfect for someone at an intermediate level in watercolor. It's reliable, easy to use, and truly enhances the painting experience. Highly recommended!
Review: I love these aqua elite brushes. - These are a bit stiffer than the Neptune brushes, which are meant to emulate squirrel hair. I do like these in appplictions where a bit stiffer control is called for. Princeton brushes are good quality. I have no complaints about these. If you want a softer brush with more water capacity, I'd say to go for the Princeton Neptune's. Left to Right: Rosemary sable blend- best water retention and softness. Princeton aqua elite set. Note the Rosemary number 8 sable blend- round is a teeny bit longer, and a bit fluffier and softer. It has a better flexibility without being too stiff overall. But that one brush was like 14$... And worth it. The Princeton AE #8 round is quite good too though. This set gives a nice mix of brushes. Next are the Neptune brushes. I LOVE USING THE 1/4" dagger. It holds water like a champ, soft and flexible yet allows for great control- and gives a wide stroke AND a sharp point. They are softer than the Aqua Elites, but they have a better point than other brushes I have with genuine squirrel. Those are the two silver barreled travel brushes shown, Rosemary travel mop and filbert, both pure squirrel. Last to the right are velevet touch Princeton brushes. Those are soft but a more synthetic uniform feel than these aqua elites. I like all of these brushes. My favorite of these four included in the set is the oval (cat tongue) wash. Woo! Use the side for narrow line. Use the tip for sharp detail. Use broad side for a wash or larger area. I like using this to fill in an area that has a corner on one end and then broadens out, or for fitting a wash in amongst other details, like a sky against other architectural elements. You can point the tip into a small area and then press down into and turn the brush to get the bigger open area adjacent to the detail with one brushload of paint instead of using a small then leave before and then blending them together to match up the two sections to make them flow together. Compare sizes. Richeson grey matters travel 12 round, Aqua elite travel round 10 (not in this set) Rosemary blend travel 8 Rosemary blend travel 1/4" dagger, Princeton AQ elite size 8 round. This set incudes good sizes for detail and wash, and the cat tongue and round are the ones you'll go to for everything else.

## Features

- DELIVERS OCEANS OF COLOR—Aqua Elite watercolor brushes hold an abundance of water and release it evenly, allowing oceans of color in your artwork through the easy, consistent and smooth flow of paint
- BETTER THAN NATURAL KOLINSKY—Our paintbrushes are designed with innovative synthetic hair that is almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky hair in performance.
- DESIGNED FOR DETAILING—These watercolor paint brushes provide the finest points and tapered edges, which allows for precision in your art.
- COMPLETE RANGE OF SHAPES—Aqua Elite offers an impressive range of brush shapes and sizes, including long rounds, oval washes, mottlers, angle shaders, riggers and more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N7YJNX4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,940 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #397 in Art Paintbrush Sets |
| Brand | Princeton |
| Brand Name | Princeton |
| Bristle Type | Synthetic |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 575 Reviews |
| Handle Type | Velvetouch finish |
| Item Height | 270 centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Paintbrush |
| Item Weight | 60 Grams |
| Manufacturer | PRINCETON ARTIST BRUSH CO. |
| Material | Wood |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Size | Set |
| UPC | 757063485984 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Matte Black
- **Material:** Wood
- **Size:** Set
- **Brand:** Princeton
- **Bristle Type:** Synthetic

## Images

![Aqua Elite, Series 4850, Synthetic Kolinsky Watercolor Paint Brush, 4 Piece Set - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aa3QuYB2L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the brush
*by J***A on August 31, 2024*

Here's a review for the Princeton Elite brush: As an intermediate watercolor artist, finding the right brush has been a game-changer, and the Princeton Elite brush is exactly what I needed. This brush feels incredibly comfortable to hold and provides the perfect balance between control and flexibility. The bristles are soft yet resilient, making it easy to create both fine details and broader strokes with precision. What I love most about this brush is how smoothly it glides across the paper, holding just the right amount of water and pigment. Whether I'm working on delicate washes or more detailed sections, the Princeton Elite consistently delivers excellent results. It has quickly become my go-to brush, making my painting process not only easier but also more enjoyable. the Princeton Elite brush is perfect for someone at an intermediate level in watercolor. It's reliable, easy to use, and truly enhances the painting experience. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love these aqua elite brushes.
*by -***. on July 13, 2019*

These are a bit stiffer than the Neptune brushes, which are meant to emulate squirrel hair. I do like these in appplictions where a bit stiffer control is called for. Princeton brushes are good quality. I have no complaints about these. If you want a softer brush with more water capacity, I'd say to go for the Princeton Neptune's. Left to Right: Rosemary sable blend- best water retention and softness. Princeton aqua elite set. Note the Rosemary number 8 sable blend- round is a teeny bit longer, and a bit fluffier and softer. It has a better flexibility without being too stiff overall. But that one brush was like 14$... And worth it. The Princeton AE #8 round is quite good too though. This set gives a nice mix of brushes. Next are the Neptune brushes. I LOVE USING THE 1/4" dagger. It holds water like a champ, soft and flexible yet allows for great control- and gives a wide stroke AND a sharp point. They are softer than the Aqua Elites, but they have a better point than other brushes I have with genuine squirrel. Those are the two silver barreled travel brushes shown, Rosemary travel mop and filbert, both pure squirrel. Last to the right are velevet touch Princeton brushes. Those are soft but a more synthetic uniform feel than these aqua elites. I like all of these brushes. My favorite of these four included in the set is the oval (cat tongue) wash. Woo! Use the side for narrow line. Use the tip for sharp detail. Use broad side for a wash or larger area. I like using this to fill in an area that has a corner on one end and then broadens out, or for fitting a wash in amongst other details, like a sky against other architectural elements. You can point the tip into a small area and then press down into and turn the brush to get the bigger open area adjacent to the detail with one brushload of paint instead of using a small then leave before and then blending them together to match up the two sections to make them flow together. Compare sizes. Richeson grey matters travel 12 round, Aqua elite travel round 10 (not in this set) Rosemary blend travel 8 Rosemary blend travel 1/4" dagger, Princeton AQ elite size 8 round. This set incudes good sizes for detail and wash, and the cat tongue and round are the ones you'll go to for everything else.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice brush
*by C***Y on October 5, 2025*

Perfect for project in painting class

## Frequently Bought Together

- Princeton Aqua Elite, Series 4850, Synthetic Kolinsky Watercolor Paint Brush, 4 Piece Set
- Princeton Aqua Elite, Series 4850, Synthetic Kolinsky Watercolor Paint Brush,Round, 6
- Princeton Aqua Elite Paintbrush, Size 1/2 inch, Matte Black

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*