The Brush That Does What Others Can't.

The dagger stripper is one of the most versatile brushes in watercolour painting — and the Artsecret 87DS is one of the finest examples of it. A single stroke can produce a long, sweeping wash or a razor-thin line, depending on the pressure and angle. Ideal for pin striping, hand lettering, fine detail work, and expressive mark-making.

Handcrafted from smoked bamboo with a mixed goat and blue squirrel hair head, a brass ferrule, and a needle-sharp tip that holds its point without splitting. The result is exceptional colour absorption, noticeable spring, and a brush that performs consistently across every size.

Key Features

• Dagger stripper profile — sharp angled tip produces thick-to-thin lines in a single stroke; ideal for pin striping, lettering, and detail work
• Mixed goat & blue squirrel hair — excellent colour absorption and load capacity with strong, consistent spring and snap
• Needle-sharp tip — super cohesion with no hair splitting; holds a fine point throughout the stroke
• Brass ferrule — reinforces the brush head shape and supports elastic restoring force for consistent performance
• Smoked bamboo handle — natural, lightweight, smooth to the touch; a sustainable alternative to plastic handles
• Handmade — each brush is individually crafted for precision and quality
• 5 sizes available — size 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20; buy individually or as a complete set of all five

Suitable For

• Watercolour painting — washes, glazing, fine lines, and expressive strokes
• Pin striping & hand lettering
• Fine detail and illustration work
• Gouache and ink

Care Instructions

• Rinse thoroughly after each use with clean water or mild shampoo
• Reshape the tip gently and store brush-head down while drying
• Do not leave soaking in water — this will damage the ferrule and handle

Product Details

• Brand: Artsecret
• Model: 87DS
• Hair: Mixed goat & blue squirrel hair
• Handle: Smoked bamboo
• Ferrule: Brass
• Sizes: 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 20 (individual or full set)
• Type: Dagger stripper — professional watercolour brush

One stroke. Thick or thin. The Artsecret 87DS does both.