"I picked up a set at a model show and they're now my go-to brushes. The points hold perfectly — even after months of use they snap back like new. Best I've used in 20 years of modelling."
Mark T.
What Modellers Say
Real feedback from the scale modelling and wargaming community
"Absolutely brilliant brushes at a very fair price. The Kolinsky sable holds colour beautifully — perfect for NMM and fine highlights on 75mm figures. Highly recommend."
Richie H.
"Bought the 8-brush set and I can't fault them. Fine detail work on my 1/35 figures has never been easier. The balance and weight of the handle just feels right in the hand."
Dave P.
"I was sceptical about switching from my usual brand but after one project with the Hawk brushes I'm converted. The angular liner is exceptional for panel lines and weathering effects."
Sarah M.
"Met the team at a model show and grabbed a couple of sets. The quality speaks for itself the moment you pick one up — proper craftsman brushes at a sensible price. Will be buying more."
Hank O.
"The dry brush set is the best I've used for chipping and edge highlights. Well shaped, stiff enough without being too coarse. My whole painting group has since ordered their own sets."
James C.
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From the Creators
Painting channels that have put Hawk brushes to work on camera
Hawk Miniatures Kolinsky Sable Brushes — The Best Miniature Painting Brushes You've Never Heard Of?
"I really love them, they genuinely feel great in the hand, but what has impressed me most is how well they hold a point – not only after painting but during brush strokes. The feeling of control just stands out."
Stuart Mack, Miniature Realms
Do Expensive Paintbrushes Actually Matter?
Of the dozens of brushes on his desk, Hawk is the first Alex picks up — one of the most affordable ways he's found to try natural Kolinsky sable. In his words, Hawk "massively lowers that barrier".
Alex Paints
Brushes & Brush Control Explained for Beginners
Alex bought two size 1 Hawk brushes at Scale Scotland expecting little. Six months on, he reports no split or stray hairs and a point that still holds — and he painted the whole video with them.
Alex Paints
10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Painting Warhammer
On putting up with worn-out synthetic brushes for too long: Alex points out that a full set of four Hawk Kolinsky sable brushes costs around £10 less than a single Winsor & Newton Series 7.
Alex Paints
Warhammer: The Old World — Giants of Albion
Stuart's follow-up to his review: a full painting video of Cachtorr and Bologs, two classic 1990 sculpts, painted with the Micro & Gaming brushes — big models with plenty of skin, cloth and detail.
Stuart Mack, Miniature Realms
Alex Paints developed the Essentials sets with Hawk, and Miniature Realms was sent Micro & Gaming brushes to review. Quotation marks show the creators' own words; the other cards summarise Hawk's write-up of each video — watch the videos for the full picture.