The Daler-Rowney Graduate Sword Brush 1/4 is a versatile artist brush designed with a long, angled tip that can produce both fine lines and broader, expressive marks. By adjusting the angle, pressure and direction of the brush, artists can create strokes that change naturally in width within a single movement.
Graduate Brushes form a multi-technique range developed for students and hobby painters. The collection includes natural, synthetic and blended hair types, multiple head shapes and both short and long handle options. Its synthetic brushes perform particularly well with acrylic paint while remaining suitable for oil colour, watercolour and mixed media applications.
Who it is for
This brush is a practical choice for art students, beginners, hobby painters and developing artists who want a specialist brush shape without moving into a higher professional price category.
The 1/4 size provides a useful balance between detail and paint capacity. The narrow point supports precise line work, while the wider section of the angled head can produce fuller strokes when more pressure is applied.
Main features
- Resilient synthetic filaments
- Long, angled Sword-shaped head
- Size 1/4
- Lacquered wooden handle
- Black metal ferrule
- Suitable for acrylic, oil, watercolour and mixed media
- Good shape retention
- Part of the Daler-Rowney Graduate multi-technique range
- Designed for students and hobby painters
Daler-Rowney describes the Graduate collection as a durable, multi-technique brush range featuring soft, resilient filaments and a wide selection of shapes and sizes.
Recommended uses
The pointed edge can be used for long grasses, flower stems, branches, hair, foliage and controlled linear details. Daler-Rowney identifies Sword-shaped brushes as particularly effective for painting long grasses, stems and flowing strokes.
The angled body also supports variable-width marks. A light touch produces a narrow line, while increased pressure allows more of the brush head to contact the surface and create a broader stroke. This makes the brush useful for botanical painting, landscapes, decorative work, lettering-inspired marks and expressive detail.
With diluted acrylic or watercolour, it can hold enough fluid colour to create smooth, continuous lines. When used with oil paint, it offers control for edges, accents and finishing details. It can also be used in mixed media work where precise yet organic marks are required.
Product advantages
The synthetic filaments provide durability and reliable shape retention, making the brush easier to maintain than many delicate natural-hair alternatives. The lacquered wooden handle offers a stable grip, while the Sword head combines several mark-making possibilities in a single tool.
For artists building their first brush collection, the Graduate range provides an accessible way to experiment with specialist shapes. For more experienced painters, it offers a useful studio brush for techniques that require controlled, sweeping movement without the cost of a premium professional brush.
Clean the brush promptly after use with the appropriate cleaner for the chosen paint medium. Gently reshape the filaments while damp and allow the brush to dry without resting on its tip.
Included contents
The package contains:
- 1 Daler-Rowney Graduate Sword Brush
- Size: 1/4
- Synthetic filaments
- Wooden handle
Available online with shipping across Greece and selected international destinations.
