Trekell Protégé Plus Brushes

Trekell Protégé Plus Synthetic Kolinsky Artist Brushes - Short Handle for Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic Painting

Protégé Plus brushes are a high-performance evolution of Trekell’s original Protégé line, engineered for artists who want the true feel of Kolinsky sable without animal hair.

What makes Protégé Plus unique is its advanced synthetic filament. Unlike standard nylon synthetic brushes, Protégé Plus utilizes an innovative filament technology designed to more closely replicate the movement, responsiveness, paint flow, and subtle handling characteristics of natural Kolinsky sable.

Rather than using a single diameter filament with blunt cut tips like many synthetic brushes, Protégé Plus is constructed with a blend of different filament diameters and precision tapered tips. This creates smoother paint flow, improved responsiveness, greater paint retention, refined points, and a more natural brush feel.

Compared to the original Protégé line, Protégé Plus offers a softer, more flexible feel with smoother movement and increased fluidity while still maintaining excellent control and precision. The result is a brush that behaves remarkably close to natural Kolinsky sable while delivering the consistency, durability, and easy maintenance of a professional synthetic.

The round brushes feature a full belly for superior paint retention and a fine needle point tip for controlled detail, fluid lines, and expressive brushwork without constant reloading.

Each brush is made with Trekell’s Thermyx™ filament, which is heat set during manufacturing to help maintain shape, point retention, and long-term performance over time.

If the bristles begin to lose their shape, a quick dip in simmering water can help restore them closer to their original form. Reshape while warm and allow to dry in place. For best results, use Trekell Brush Restorer to help set and hold the shape longer.

Why Artists Choose Protégé Plus Synthetic Kolinsky

• Advanced synthetic filament designed to mimic the performance of natural Kolinsky sable
• Blend of multiple filament diameters with precision tapered tips
• Softer and more responsive than the original Protégé line
• Full belly and needle point design for exceptional paint retention and control
• Thermyx™ filament designed for shape retention and longevity
• Smooth paint flow with excellent responsiveness and precision
• Synthetic and vegan friendly materials
• 6-inch short handle for precision and close-up control
• Suitable for watercolor, gouache, ink, acrylic, oil, enamel, and mixed media

These are not disposable brushes. They are professional artist tools designed to be maintained, perform consistently, and last through years of studio use.

Find your perfect shape and experience the difference of Thermyx™.