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width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Brush Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SoftAqua 805 uses \u003cstrong\u003epatented synthetic fibres\u003c\/strong\u003e developed by Raphaël's R\u0026amp;D department. Unlike standard synthetic brushes that can feel stiff or hold less water, these fibres have a \u003cem\u003ewavy structure\u003c\/em\u003e that creates microscopic spaces — essentially tiny reservoirs that trap water and pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Key advantage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibres hold \u003cu\u003eup to twice as much fluid\u003c\/u\u003e as standard synthetic bristles, giving you longer strokes without needing to reload your brush constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal was simple: replicate the softness, spring, and water capacity of natural \u003cem\u003ePetit Gris\u003c\/em\u003e squirrel hair, but without using animal fur. If you've worked with natural squirrel brushes before, you'll recognize the familiar feel — that gentle give and excellent water retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚙️ Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePointed Mop\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called Quill) shape looks like a light bulb — a full belly tapering to a fine point. This gives you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide washes\u003c\/strong\u003e using the belly of the brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise lines and details\u003c\/strong\u003e using the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth gradients\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to consistent water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood spring\u003c\/strong\u003e that returns the brush to its original shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHair Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine details, delicate lines, botanical illustrations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall washes, lettering, miniature work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral purpose, medium washes, versatile everyday use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger surfaces, portrait work, landscape elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBig backgrounds, sky washes, loose painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-page washes, large format work, atmospheric effects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🖌️ Handle design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short black matte handle provides excellent balance and control. The shorter length keeps your hand closer to the paper, giving you better precision — especially useful for detailed watercolour work where you need fine control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎨 What You Can Actually Do With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"usage-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"usage-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e💙 Watercolour Painting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the brush really shines. Use it for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge sky washes that need to stay wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet-in-wet techniques (the water capacity helps here)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed foreground work with the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth colour gradients from dark to light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"usage-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🖋️ Ink \u0026amp; Indian Ink\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks brilliantly with liquid inks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled ink flow without flooding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent line weight in calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk washes for comic art or illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed media combining ink and watercolour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"usage-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🌈 Gouache\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStays soft even with opaque paint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth flat washes without streaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoster work and graphic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayering opaque colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains shape with thicker consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"usage-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🎭 Silk Painting \u0026amp; Aquatint\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven application of coloured films:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric dyeing with silk paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquatint techniques in printmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying liquid resists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin glazes and transparent layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"usage-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🖼️ Diluted Acrylics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lighter acrylic techniques:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin glazes and transparent layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolour-style acrylic painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylic inks and liquid acrylics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderpainting and initial washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e⚠️ What this brush isn't designed for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy-bodied acrylics or oils straight from the tube. The soft bristles are meant for watery media. If you're working with thick, undiluted acrylics, you'd be better off with something like the \u003cstrong\u003eRaphaël Kaërell series\u003c\/strong\u003e which has stiffer synthetic fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧼 How to Look After It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynthetic brushes last longer than natural hair if you care for them properly. Here's what actually matters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Each Session\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"care-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse in lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e immediately after use. Don't let paint dry in the bristles — it's harder to remove later and can damage the fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse gentle soap\u003c\/strong\u003e if needed. Marseille soap works well, or any mild brush soap designed for synthetics. Avoid harsh detergents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReshape the tip\u003c\/strong\u003e gently with your fingers while the brush is still wet. This helps it maintain its point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry bristles-down\u003c\/strong\u003e or flat. This prevents water from seeping into the ferrule (the metal bit) where it can loosen the glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warning-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e🚫 Don't do this:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the brush standing in water — it bends the bristles and loosens the ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid\u003c\/strong\u003e submerging the metal ferrule in solvents or hot water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't use\u003c\/strong\u003e strong detergents or hot water — both can damage synthetic fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkip\u003c\/strong\u003e the dishwasher (yes, some people try this)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your brushes in a \u003cstrong\u003edry, well-ventilated spot\u003c\/strong\u003e. A brush roll or standing upright in a jar works fine. Just make sure they're completely dry first to avoid mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Questions People Actually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the tip split or fray over time?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the SoftAqua fibres are specifically engineered to \u003cstrong\u003esnap back to shape\u003c\/strong\u003e after each stroke. You won't get the splaying that happens with cheaper synthetics. As long as you're not scrubbing hard surfaces or using it with thick paint, the tip should stay sharp for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this with acrylics or tempera?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but \u003cu\u003eonly if you dilute them with water\u003c\/u\u003e. Think thin glazes or watercolour-style acrylics. For thick, straight-from-the-tube acrylics, you'll want something with stiffer bristles like the \u003cstrong\u003eRaphaël Kaërell series\u003c\/strong\u003e — those are built for heavy-bodied paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does this compare to real Petit Gris squirrel brushes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water capacity is comparable, and the softness is very close. The main difference: \u003cstrong\u003esynthetic is more durable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Natural squirrel hair is delicate and can shed over time. With the SoftAqua, you get similar performance but with better longevity and no risk of bristles falling out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I start with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're painting on standard watercolour paper (A4 or smaller), \u003cstrong\u003esize 2 or 4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solid all-rounder. Size 2 handles details and medium washes. Size 4 gives you more coverage for larger areas while still being controllable. You can always add smaller or larger sizes later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The brush is \u003cstrong\u003every forgiving\u003c\/strong\u003e — it holds plenty of water (so fewer trips back to your palette), maintains its shape (so you're not fighting with splayed bristles), and the soft fibres won't damage paper. It's professional-grade quality that's easy to use, which is ideal when you're learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 Buying from Hobby Heaven\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're an \u003cstrong\u003eauthorised Raphaël stockist\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means you're getting genuine products direct from the official UK distributor — no grey market imports or questionable sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shipping-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSame-Day Dispatch\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder on a working day and we'll send it out via Royal Mail 24 the same day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e↩️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanged your mind? Full refund within 30 days, no hidden fees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"benefit-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon\"\u003e👨👩👧👦\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFamily-Run Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal people who paint and understand materials — not a call centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ The Bottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raphaël SoftAqua 805 is a \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional-quality watercolour brush\u003c\/strong\u003e that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern fibre technology. You get the soft handling and water capacity of natural squirrel hair, but with better durability and no ethical concerns about animal sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis brush works best for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolourists who want a reliable workhorse brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone working with inks, gouache, or diluted acrylics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists who prefer cruelty-free materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainters who value precision and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents learning proper watercolour technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're painting loose landscapes, detailed botanical work, or anything in between, the pointed mop shape and excellent water retention make this brush incredibly versatile. 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