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Acrylic, Oil and Gel Paint Brushes
Creating Brushes that Inspire
Princeton Artist Brush Co. is one of the largest brush-makers in North America. Since they started in 1992, artist brushes have been their sole focus. While other companies offer an assortment of art supplies, Princeton focuses on making one thing: the best quality, most fairly priced artist brushes available today.
About Our Brushes
Catalyst Polytip Series
"Catalyst Polytip Bristle brushes are another Princeton breakthrough that advances the science of synthetic hair.
For the first time, we’ve created bristles that split each individual hair into two to three distinct tips to hold a high volume of paint and provide a smooth application to replicate the finest natural bristles. "
- Stiff with excellent responsiveness
- Unlike natural bristles, Catalyst has real integrity in water-based mediums
- Designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylic and oil paint
Why You'll Love Catalyst Polytip Brushes
Superior Synthetic Bristles
The synthetic Polytip bristles perform better, last longer and don’t lose their shape or stiffness, even in water-based mediums.
Affordable & Durable
Compared to natural bristle brushes, Catalyst brushes are more durable, affordable and dependable, making them a must have for professionals and beginners alike.
Tools that Move Paint
Our Polytip brushes provide the best color holding capacity and shape retention. They can even push heavy gel media.
Alan Dale Daniel
2025-09-06 11:40:01
The Princeton Catalyst brush works on every foundation I’ve used it on, including smooth, medium, and rough stretched canvas, canvas boards, hardboard and so on. It holds a good amount of paint whether oil, water based oil, and both heavy and medium body acrylic. It is not difficult to clean. I would call the brush medium firm in paint application after using it for a few weeks. I washed out the brush before using it with Master Brush Cleaner, available here on Amazon, and let it dry overnight before using it. I clean it the same way after finishing each painting session. I have decided to buy more of this brand of artist brushes.If only someone would make a brush that guided your mind while you were painting. Oh well, this will have to do for now.Highly recommended.AD2
JM
2025-07-31 10:13:22
This brush has some spring, holds a lot of paint (I paint in acrylics) and cleans easily, and leaves a 'feathered' look to the end of a stroke if I pull up on the pressure of the brush. Held sideways, I can get a thinner line, or a nice wide stroke when held flat. I prefer a brush that gives has some spring or resistance depending upon the pressure I apply. I love this polytip brush so much, that I ordered some other sizes in both round and flat. I've been looking for a brush like this for years. It's my new favorite!
Peyton
2025-06-25 18:17:31
Love these catalyst brushes , bought them in several sizes and will continue to , they are fabulous for multi media projects ! They hold a lot of paint - stiff in a positive way and yet as fluid as they come ! Easy to wash ! Love !
BBM
2025-05-07 10:24:00
I paint with acrylics. These brushes are all you need. Paint glides.
E. Hagemeyer
2025-04-11 13:00:06
Love these brushes for acrylics
Diana Eller
2025-04-07 16:38:36
This Princeton brush won’t disappoint! It performs as well as some of my more expensive brushes. I have used the brushes for several months and it has maintained its point and shows little wear if any. I have several sizes of the brush in which all have met my expectations.
Alexandria
2025-03-22 10:10:54
The Brush is Awesome and Worth the price tag - Be Aware Amazon Sent Mine in an unprotected envelope, the bristles have no guard on it so I was lucky the Brush was NOT trashed. AMAZON is getting lazy with their packaging since the virus I have noticed. So just inspect your brush careful when it arrives. I will order more of these brushes as they are awesome.
Customer
2025-02-23 13:02:48
This is a fairly big brush specifically for acrylic paint. It's stiff enough and springy. I wish I had a whole set.
Felicia
2025-02-19 16:49:46
Good brush but expensive
Painter
2025-02-08 14:55:42
I love these brushes, they're just the best; firm but flexible, and the hairs stay together. I have personally not had any problems with shedding; but it's like anything, you have to take care of them- don't leave them in water.....Just brilliant, would highly recommend them
Jen W.
2025-02-01 09:09:06
Now one of my favourite brushes! I have found that I can use it in a variety of circumstances while painting. Works smoothly and gives you plenty of control no matter what the intention. Will be ordering more from this line in the future.
Gaby68
2025-01-09 17:03:39
Ich habe mir diesen Pinsel aufgrund einer Empfehlung bestellt. Leider bin ich ziemlich enttäuscht. Der Pinsel sieht zwar hochwertig verarbeitet aus, hat einen schönen, matt lackierten Holzstiel und liegt gut in der Hand. Doch nach nur einmaliger Benutzung (Acrylmalerei) ist er ausgefranst. Die äußeren Haare rollen sich ein wie welke Blütenblätter und lassen sich nicht wieder in Form bringen. Das ist mir bei meinem Pinsel-Sortiment von Da Vinci noch nie passiert. Fazit: Ich bleibe lieber bei meiner Lieblingsmarke.
Artemisia
2025-01-03 13:04:33
Il mio pennello preferito per olio e acrilico
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