Collection: Princeton Refine 5400 Hog Bristle Brushes

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Key Features","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Premium Chungking Hog Bristle","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Durable, responsive, and artist-grade"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Interlocked Construction","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nMaintains brush shape better than standard bristles"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Natural Taper & Curve","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Forms crisp edges and firm points"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Long Handle","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Ideal for\neasel painting and expressive brushwork"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Specialty Shapes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nIncludes short filberts, egberts, and angle shaders"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Oil & Acrylic Compatible","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Excellent for heavy-body paints and textured applications"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Built to Last","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Withstands\nheavy use and repeated cleaning"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Available Brush Types in the\nRefine 5400 Series","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Refine Short Filbert","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nCompact blending and edge control"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Refine Egbert","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Long\nfilbert with extended stroke capabilities"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Refine Flat","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – For strong,\nconfident blocking and edge work"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Refine Angle Shader","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nGreat for tight corners and directional strokes"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Refine Bright","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" –\nShorter-length flat for controlled, crisp marks"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Refine Round","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Tapered\npoint for detail and linework"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"➡️ Shop the full Princeton Refine\n5400 range here"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Frequently Asked Questions","bold":true}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What makes Princeton Refine 5400 brushes different from\nother bristle brushes?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nThe Refine series uses "},{"type":"text","value":"high-grade Chungking hog bristle","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" in a "},{"type":"text","value":"hand-formed\ninterlock construction","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", which helps the brush maintain its shape and snap\nover time—unlike standard bristles that splay or flatten with use."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What does ‘interlocked bristle’ mean?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nInterlocking refers to how the bristles are arranged to follow the natural\ncurve and taper of the hair. This technique helps the brush hold a better shape\nand provides superior "},{"type":"text","value":"spring and control","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are these brushes good for oil painting?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nYes, the Refine 5400 range is "},{"type":"text","value":"designed specifically for oil painters","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":",\noffering strength, durability, and versatility in heavy-body media."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I use them for acrylics?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nAbsolutely. While ideal for oil, these brushes also "},{"type":"text","value":"perform well with\nacrylics","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", especially when working with thicker or impasto-style paint."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What’s an Egbert brush?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nAn "},{"type":"text","value":"Egbert","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" is a long filbert-style brush—great for loose, expressive\npainting where long, flowing strokes are needed. It’s a favourite among\nportrait and figure painters."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do I clean hog bristle brushes properly?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\nUse a mild brush soap and lukewarm water. Avoid soaking in solvent for extended\nperiods, and reshape the bristles while drying to preserve their natural form."}]}]}