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product_id: 334631534
title: "Sennelier Raphael Softaqua Watercolour Round Brush No.12 |Ideal for Watercolor Paper, Mixed Media Pads, or Illustration Board with Watercolors, Gouache, Inks, and Watercolor Pencils."
brand: "sennelier"
price: "8595CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/334631534-sennelier-raphael-softaqua-watercolour-round-brush-no-12-ideal-watercolor
store_origin: SN
region: Senegal
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# ultra-soft synthetic fibers 2x water & pigment retention precise control with short handle Sennelier Raphael Softaqua Watercolour Round Brush No.12 |Ideal for Watercolor Paper, Mixed Media Pads, or Illustration Board with Watercolors, Gouache, Inks, and Watercolor Pencils.

**Brand:** sennelier
**Price:** 8595CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Elevate your art with every stroke — don’t just paint, captivate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sennelier Raphael Softaqua Watercolour Round Brush No.12 |Ideal for Watercolor Paper, Mixed Media Pads, or Illustration Board with Watercolors, Gouache, Inks, and Watercolor Pencils. by sennelier
- **How much does it cost?** 8595CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/334631534-sennelier-raphael-softaqua-watercolour-round-brush-no-12-ideal-watercolor)

## Best For

- sennelier enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Double the Color Hold:** Innovative wavy fibers trap twice the pigment for longer, uninterrupted painting sessions.
- • **Snap-Back Shape Memory:** Brush hairs instantly return to perfect form, ensuring consistent performance every stroke.
- • **Total Artistic Control:** Compact short handle design offers superior maneuverability and paint flow precision.
- • **Silky Smooth Application:** Ultra-soft synthetic bristles mimic natural hair for flawless washes, gradients, and fine details.
- • **Versatile Medium Mastery:** Perfectly compatible with watercolors, gouache, inks, tempera, and even thin acrylics.

## Overview

The Sennelier Raphael Softaqua No.12 is a premium synthetic watercolor brush engineered in France, featuring innovative wavy fibers that hold twice the pigment of conventional brushes. Its ultra-soft bristles provide a natural-hair feel with excellent snap-back resilience, while the short handle ensures precise control. Ideal for watercolor, gouache, inks, and mixed media, this brush empowers artists to create smooth washes, detailed gradients, and fine lines with ease.

## Description

Raphael has developed a new and exceptional synthetic fiber offering a retention capacity equal to no other. The wavy ondulating shape of the fiber creates spaces which hold the water molecules - in contrast with conventional synthetic fibers which are straight and slippery. This is why the new Softaqua brushes can hold twice as much color thanks to these innovative wavy fibers. They allow extended painting without having to return to the palette. These brushes snap perfectly back into their shape after each use; their soft hairs have excellent resistance. Thanks to the brush short handle, the artist has total control of his movements and of the paint flow. Softaqua brushes are excellent for watercolors, inks, gouache, tempera, thin acrylic and silk painting.

## Features

- Ultra-soft synthetic fibers ensure excellent water and pigment retention for smooth application
- Ideal for washes, gradients, and fine details in watercolor, gouache, and ink.
- Suitable for artists seeking a high-performance brush with natural-hair-like feel and control.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Asin | B08NJJZ5NR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #64,608 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #7,329 in Arts & Crafts |
| Brand | Sennelier |
| Bristle Type | Synthetic |
| Colour | Black |
| Country Of Origin | France |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (95) 4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Enclosure Material | Synthetic |
| Importer Contact Information | Creative Hands Art Materials Pvt. Ltd. |
| Item Type Name | Watercolour Brushes |
| Item Weight | 56 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sennelier, Sennelier |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Sennelier |
| Manufacturer Part Number | S845.R12 |
| Model Number | S845.R12 |
| Packer Contact Information | Creative Hands Art Materials Pvt. Ltd. |
| Paint Type | Watercolour |
| Size | No.12 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Black
- **Material:** Synthetic
- **Brand:** Sennelier
- **Bristle Type:** Synthetic
- **Manufacturer:** Sennelier, Sennelier

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great brush
*by  on Reviewed in India 10 August 2023*

Raphael round no.12 brush is great for watercolours. Holds a good amount of water and behaves like a natural hair brush. However, no points to the seller for packing the fine art material so poorly. The brush was in its own thin plastic transparent bag and shipped in a large plastic bag. No bubble wrap or cardboard packaging. It's not a cheap brush! The seller should be more professional in packaging products. Others have complained about this issue, but the seller has not acted on the feedback.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MET MY EXPECTATIONS, NO COMPLAINTS!
*by  on Reviewed in India 6 January 2021*

I am expressing my views after proper testing. I have nothing to complain about this brush, if you are a serious watercolor enthusiast this is the brush for you, and trust me it won't let you down. The brush is very compact and well built in nature, it is super soft and holds a lot of water in one dip and glides very smoothly on paper, just like cheese. It is specifically made for watercolors, has got very good shape retention capacity and natural snap.A while back i ordered "Princeton Series 4050 Heritage" which is not soft and hold as much water as Raphael.Looks like the Softaqua line of Raphael is pretty good, i am looking forward to order the famous Raphael MOP brush in future which is the Softaqua line as well.One thing the buyer should bear in mind that, i ordered brush no: 12 by looking at pics, but it looks as if it is no: 8. so don't follow the picture posted by Amazon, just got to the Raphael/Sennelier website and check for the brush diameter and pick the one which suits your needs.Cheers!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shipping Issues!
*by  on Reviewed in India 10 June 2023*

The brush is amazing. The shipping, however is horrible. The first time I brought this brush, paint on the handle was chipped, ferrule was bent and flattened out. I requested a replacement, which came fairly quick and nicely packaged, but i wasted LOT of my time on just that.Now, the brush is the most amazing brush I have used. It holds a decent amount of water and comes to a nice, fine point. It does not dispense all the water all at once, and so a brushstroke goes a long way. Would recommend if you have been using watercolors for a while.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-08-21*