Hog hair is the traditional bristle for oil painting, and the D'Artigny range delivers its core qualities: stiffness, spring and the ability to move heavy paint across canvas without the brush losing its shape under pressure. Short flat brushes apply paint with a direct, controlled stroke that builds surface texture and leaves a visible mark. Worn flat brushes (a flat with a slightly rounded, splayed tip) soften that directness, making them effective for blending across larger areas while still retaining the body needed to work with thick paint. A focused selection for painters who work in a direct, painterly style and want the performance of natural hog hair. For the full Raphaël brush selection, visit Raphaël Oil Brushes or browse all Raphaël.
