Abteilung 502 TOP LINE Kolinsky Sable Brush 1 (ABT850-1)

Kolinsky sable is the gold standard of brush hair, and Abteilung 502's Top Line is its best foot forward — reworked for extra softness and paint load while keeping the spring and point that make sable worth the money. Size 1 sits between detail and layering: enough load to keep a wet edge going, fine enough to still place paint precisely.

Why it's good

• Handles layering and mid-size detail work equally well
• Sable's paint load keeps a wet edge open for longer
• Springs back to shape for controlled, repeatable strokes
• Rewards proper care with a dedicated brush soap

It's the comfortable middle brush a lot of painters end up reaching for more than any other in the case.

A premium sable brush for layering and detail. Browse the wider brush range to build out your kit.