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product_id: 23997576
title: "Watercolor Series 498 Casaneo Paint Brush, Round Quill New Wave Synthetics, Size 8"
brand: "da vinci"
price: "R2704"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/23997576-watercolor-series-498-casaneo-paint-brush-round-quill-new-wave
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Sustainable materials High color absorption German craftsmanship Watercolor Series 498 Casaneo Paint Brush, Round Quill New Wave Synthetics, Size 8

**Brand:** da vinci
**Price:** R2704
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Elevate Your Artistry with Every Stroke!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Watercolor Series 498 Casaneo Paint Brush, Round Quill New Wave Synthetics, Size 8 by da vinci
- **How much does it cost?** R2704 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/23997576-watercolor-series-498-casaneo-paint-brush-round-quill-new-wave)

## Best For

- da vinci enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly Choice:** Crafted with sustainable wood handles, making your art not just beautiful, but responsible.
- • **Versatile Masterpiece:** Ideal for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and more—your artistic possibilities are endless.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Experience the perfect blend of softness and precision with the new wavy fiber technology.
- • **Urban Sketchers' Favorite:** Join the movement with the brush that urban sketchers swear by for their on-the-go creativity.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Generously sized with a unique point for full strokes and detailed work—perfect for every artist.

## Overview

The da Vinci WatercolorSeries 498 Casaneo Paint Brush, Round Quill New Wave Synthetics, Size 8, features innovative wavy fibers for superior color absorption and a soft touch, making it perfect for various painting techniques. Hand-shaped and generously sized, this brush is a favorite among urban sketchers and is made in Germany with sustainable materials.

## Description

Developed by da Vinci brushes in Germany, Casaneo is the latest breakthrought in synthetic brush making. In 1983, da Vinci invented the multi diameter synthetic brush with their best selling Cosmotop Spin line of watercolor brushes. Casaneo uses a new "wavy" or "crimped" fiber that yields stunning results. Excellent for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, silk painting, calligraphy, with ink and for sketching, Casaneo is like no other synthetic brush. A favorite brush of the Urban Sketchers movement.

## Features

- Features a new "wavy" fiber developed by da Vinci that allows for high colour absorption and a soft feel while still coming to a perfect point or edge
- Generously sized and hand shaped, its unique point allows for full strokes across the paper, while coming back to a perfect point
- The Quill round is excellent for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, silk painting, calligraphy and ink and sketching
- Casaneo is the favorite brush of the Urban Sketchers movement.
- Made in Germany, certified green manufacturing with sustainable wood handles from European forests

## Product Details

- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Synthetic fiber
- **Size:** 8
- **Brand:** da Vinci
- **Bristle Type:** Synthetic

## Images

![Watercolor Series 498 Casaneo Paint Brush, Round Quill New Wave Synthetics, Size 8 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510rV76BYoL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Poor point/tip, less than ideal manufacturer response.
  

*by R***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 25, 2021*

I purchased early in learning to watercolor, and while it wasn’t what I had hoped, I wasn’t sure if this was “normal” for this brush, so I didn’t return.  I assumed this was my poor technique.  After learning a little more, and trying some other brushes (including the fabulous “Raven” quill brush from Jackson’s Art, which cost 1/4 the price of this Casaneo), I realize this is not how a quill faux squirrel brush should behave.  They should come to a point that is at least semi-sharp when wet.  Dry, many great quill brushes do not point at all, but this can be normal.I included a photo of several other watercolor rounds and quill brushes (dry, I didn’t have wet photo when doing the review), and you can see that, even dry, all these brushes have a nicer point than my Casaneo. Wet, all the others come to beautiful points, and the Raven holds an equal amount of water as the Casaneo does.  The Princeton Neptune has a similar water capacity, and a slightly better point (although it is still less “sharp” than other faux squirrel brushes in the comparison photo). The sharpest pointed, snappiest brushes hold less than after than the Casaneo, Raven, or Princeton Neptune.  I believe this is fairly typical. The Princeton Neptune in the photo looks scraggly, but this is just the dry brush fibers catching on the paper towel. The brush works beautifully, and is in perfect condition.I contacted Da Vinci to see if this was a typical, normal condition for their brushes, and was asked to send photos, both wet and dry.  Those are the same photos in my review.  They replied that they could not determine if the brush was defective or if this was the normal/expected performance, and I would need to ship the brush to them to determine. The least expensive shipping to Germany from the U.S.A was nearly the price of the brush, so I decided not to send it in.  The customer service rep was very pleasant, and while I don’t believe that the company should be obligated to replace or fix a problem without being sure that the fault is theirs, this is still not what I consider fantastic customer service.  I have mixed feelings about this, because I realize that there are a lot of people that abuse return and warranty policies, but at the same time, watercolor brushes can be fairly expensive, and the result for someone like me (who most likely purchased a defective brush) is that I will be MUCH less likely to purchase from the company in the future. The CSR did say that the Casaneo quills should keep their tip, but I probably won’t put my hobby budget on a DaVinci brush in the future.. If it is a quality control issue, I would expect most companies to replace a barely used brush that is relatively expensive.  If I had not found the Jackson’s Raven, I might consider purchasing a Da Vinci quill from Blick, which has really great customer service (I would be confident that I could exchange or return if there was an issue).  If the Princeton Neptune made a tiny quill, I would definitely get one of those, also.…as an aside, when I contacted Princeton with a question about one of their budget brushes, I received a response from “Howard”, who I believe is the owner, within less than 24 hours.  My question was not a concern/complaint, and would have theoretically only resulted in a <$10 purchase, so the response speaks highly to their overall approach to customer service. It also affected my future purchases: I have since spent $150-$250 dollars on Princeton Aqua Elite brushes, which is their best quality synthetic watercolor  brush line. I try to support companies that I have a good experience with, and I felt comfortable making the investment that if there was an issue, Princeton would be there to support their products.  Thankfully, all the brushes from Princeton have been just what I was expecting. I’m planning to purchase more Neptunes as well, as I learn better water control.I suspect that my Casaneo quill was defective (based on photos of others), but I don’t like to return items if I think it’s my user error or poor choice, so I will be reluctant to try Da Vinci brushes in the future, in spite of hearing relatively positive things about their brushes.Hopefully my experience will help anyone with their decision.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Beautiful soft brush
  

*by K***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 27, 2021*

It is a beautiful and super soft brush, great for watercolor.  Got sent the size 8 at first but returned it without problems for the correct size I ordered.Fits in the hand comfortably.Value for money is fairly comparable.Holds a wonderful amount of water and paint.I've used it now a few times.  Really wanted a larger round brush for various work and took a chance on this brush.  My only complaint is the tip.  When dry, really fluffs out as expected, most round brushes don't always keep their pointed shape when dry.  However, it spreads out just a tad too much when using it wet on the paper (with just the slightest bit of pressure too).  I suppose I could just have a heavy hand... or I could have ordered the wrong series brush too for my needs, which is quite possible.  But oh well.  It's a nice, synthetic brush, so I'll keep it and find a use for it.I didn't want a quill, have enough of those, just wanted a nicely tipped larger round that'll keep a point when wet.I gave it 4 stars as it's still a beautiful brush and I'll just keep trying to paint with it to get used to it.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    It’s ok
  

*by J***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 6, 2022*

I didn’t really like the handle- felt too thick. I prefer the silver velvet ones better.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-22*