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Rosemary & Co Eclipse Extra Long Comber - Professional Synthetic Long Flat Brush for Oil & Acrylic | Hobby Heaven

🖌️ Rosemary & Co Eclipse Extra Long Comber

Professional Synthetic Long Flat for Layering, Edges & Soft Transitions

✓ Authorised UK Dealer • Direct from Manufacturer

⚡ At a Glance

Material:
100% Synthetic "Eclipse"

Bristle Type:
Mongoose-like (Vegan)

Best For:
Layering, Long Strokes, Edges

Media:
Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, W-M Oil

🖌️ What Is an Extra Long Comber?

The Extra Long Comber is a long flat brush with extended bristle length – think of it as a standard Comber stretched out. The longer bristles give you more paint capacity, smoother layering, and the ability to pull longer, cleaner strokes without reloading.

The secret trick: Turn it on its edge – those long bristles taper to a surprisingly fine line. One brush, two completely different mark-making capabilities.

Historically, this profile was achieved with mongoose or badger hair. The Eclipse synthetic replicates that springy-but-soft feel without the ethical concerns.

🎯 What Can You Actually Paint With It?

🎨 Building Layers & Soft Transitions

The longer bristles hold more paint and release it gradually – perfect for building up glazes, scumbling, and creating those soft, luminous transitions in oil painting. Excellent for alla prima work where you're pushing wet paint around.

📏 Long, Clean Strokes

Architectural edges, fabric folds, reflected light on metal, horizon lines – anywhere you need a confident, uninterrupted stroke. The extended length means fewer stops to reload.

✨ Edge Softening & Blending

Use the flat side to gently "comb" and soften hard edges. The springy bristles don't gouge into wet paint – they glide across it, blending without muddying.

👗 Fabric, Drapery & Folds

The combination of broad strokes (flat) and fine lines (edge) in one brush makes it ideal for painting cloth – broad shadows, crisp fold edges, soft gradations.

☁️ Skies, Clouds & Backgrounds

Smooth, even coverage for atmospheric backgrounds. The long bristles help you work larger areas without visible brush marks or streaking.

🏛️ Architecture & Hard Edges

Turn the brush on its edge for precise, sharp lines – window frames, building edges, cast shadows. Surprisingly versatile for detailed work.

🔬 The "Eclipse" Synthetic – What Does It Feel Like?

Stiffness	Stiffer than sable, softer than hog – can push heavy paint but won't scratch.
Snap	Excellent spring-back. Returns to shape for consistent, repeatable strokes.
Paint Capacity	Extra length = extra capacity. Fewer reloads, longer uninterrupted strokes.
Edge Capability	Rotated on edge, tapers to a surprisingly fine chisel line.
Durability	Handles heavy use, thick media, and frequent cleaning better than natural hair.

💡 Vegan-friendly: 100% synthetic, no animal products. Same performance, ethical choice.

🎨 Media Compatibility

Medium	Rating	Notes
Oil Paint	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Ideal – layering, blending, modelling form
Water-Mixable Oil	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Fully compatible – same as traditional oils
Acrylic	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Excellent for heavy body, long strokes
Gouache	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Good edge control and soft transitions
Watercolour	⭐⭐	Occasional use only – not a wash brush

📏 Size Guide

Size	Best For
1/8" – 1/4"	Precise details, small canvases, architectural edges, fine highlights, small reflections
3/8" – 1/2"	Most versatile – medium formats, modelling forms, hair, fabric folds, clouds
5/8" – 1"	Large formats, backgrounds, broad soft strokes, wide blending, big skies

💡 Not sure? 3/8" or 1/2" covers most general painting needs. Go smaller for detail work, larger for backgrounds.

🔄 Extra Long Comber vs. Standard Comber

Feature	Standard Comber	Extra Long Comber
Bristle Length	Standard	Extended
Paint Capacity	Good	Higher
Stroke Length	Medium	Longer
Control/Precision	Higher	Slightly less
Best For	Textures, grass, fur	Layering, blending, long strokes

💡 Which to choose? Standard Comber for texture work (grass, fur, hair). Extra Long for layering, blending, and flowing strokes.

🧼 How to Care for Your Brush

Cleaning Steps

1. Wipe excess paint on cloth/paper towel
2. For oils: rinse in odourless solvent until paint stops coming off
3. Wash with lukewarm water + mild soap (Marseille or brush soap)
4. Massage bristles from ferrule to tips – don't scrub sideways
5. Rinse until water runs clear
6. Reshape the long comber profile with fingers
7. Dry flat or bristles-down (never bristles-up when wet)

⚠️ Things That Kill Brushes

Hot water – warps synthetic fibres permanently
Leaving in solvent jar – dissolves ferrule glue, bristles splay
Harsh solvents (acetone, nitro) – even synthetics don't survive
Drying bristles-up while wet – water seeps into ferrule
Storing compressed – long bristles need space to stay straight

🏠 About Hobby Heaven

We're a family-run UK business and authorised Rosemary & Co dealer. We work directly with the manufacturer – no middlemen, no grey imports, no rebrands. What you receive is a genuine, factory-fresh brush that meets Rosemary & Co's Eclipse specifications.

We understand that a good brush is a long-term investment. Not sure which size or shape fits your style? Message us – we're happy to help you choose before you buy.

📦 Shipping & Returns

🚚 Dispatch

Same working day dispatch before cut-off. Royal Mail 24. Carefully packaged to protect the long bristles.

↩️ Returns

Damaged or wrong item? We'll sort it – exchange or refund, no hassle. Simple, artist-friendly policy.

✓ No hidden fees • ✓ Price you see is price you pay • ✓ UK-based support

Hobby Heaven – Authorised Rosemary & Co Dealer

Questions? Message us through eBay – we typically respond within a few hours.

Rosemary & Co Eclipse Extra Long Comber - Professional Synthetic Long Flat Brush for Oil & Acrylic | Hobby Heaven 🖌️ Rosemary & Co Eclipse Extra Long Comber Professional Synthetic Long Flat for Layering, Edges & Soft Transitions ✓ Authorised UK Dealer • Direct from Manufacturer ⚡ At a Glance Material: 100% Synthetic "Eclipse" Bristle Type: Mongoose-like (Vegan) Best For: Layering, Long Strokes, Edges Media: Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, W-M Oil 🖌️ What Is an Extra Long Comber? The Extra Long Comber is a long flat brush with extended bristle length – think of it as a standard Comber stretched out. The longer bristles give you more paint capacity, smoother layering, and the ability to pull longer, cleaner strokes without reloading. The secret trick: Turn it on its edge – those long bristles taper to a surprisingly fine line. One brush, two completely different mark-making capabilities. Historically, this profile was achieved with mongoose or badger hair. The Eclipse synthetic replicates that springy-but-soft feel without the ethical concerns. 🎯 What Can You Actually Paint With It? 🎨 Building Layers & Soft Transitions The longer bristles hold more paint and release it gradually – perfect for building up glazes, scumbling, and creating those soft, luminous transitions in oil painting. Excellent for alla prima work where you're pushing wet paint around. 📏 Long, Clean Strokes Architectural edges, fabric folds, reflected light on metal, horizon lines – anywhere you need a confident, uninterrupted stroke. The extended length means fewer stops to reload. ✨ Edge Softening & Blending Use the flat side to gently "comb" and soften hard edges. The springy bristles don't gouge into wet paint – they glide across it, blending without muddying. 👗 Fabric, Drapery & Folds The combination of broad strokes (flat) and fine lines (edge) in one brush makes it ideal for painting cloth – broad shadows, crisp fold edges, soft gradations. ☁️ Skies, Clouds & Backgrounds Smooth, even coverage for atmospheric backgrounds. The long bristles help you work larger areas without visible brush marks or streaking. 🏛️ Architecture & Hard Edges Turn the brush on its edge for precise, sharp lines – window frames, building edges, cast shadows. Surprisingly versatile for detailed work. 🔬 The "Eclipse" Synthetic – What Does It Feel Like? Stiffness Stiffer than sable, softer than hog – can push heavy paint but won't scratch. Snap Excellent spring-back. Returns to shape for consistent, repeatable strokes. Paint Capacity Extra length = extra capacity. Fewer reloads, longer uninterrupted strokes. Edge Capability Rotated on edge, tapers to a surprisingly fine chisel line. Durability Handles heavy use, thick media, and frequent cleaning better than natural hair. 💡 Vegan-friendly: 100% synthetic, no animal products. Same performance, ethical choice. 🎨 Media Compatibility Medium Rating Notes Oil Paint ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal – layering, blending, modelling form Water-Mixable Oil ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fully compatible – same as traditional oils Acrylic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent for heavy body, long strokes Gouache ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good edge control and soft transitions Watercolour ⭐⭐ Occasional use only – not a wash brush 📏 Size Guide Size Best For 1/8" – 1/4" Precise details, small canvases, architectural edges, fine highlights, small reflections 3/8" – 1/2" Most versatile – medium formats, modelling forms, hair, fabric folds, clouds 5/8" – 1" Large formats, backgrounds, broad soft strokes, wide blending, big skies 💡 Not sure? 3/8" or 1/2" covers most general painting needs. Go smaller for detail work, larger for backgrounds. 🔄 Extra Long Comber vs. Standard Comber Feature Standard Comber Extra Long Comber Bristle Length Standard Extended Paint Capacity Good Higher Stroke Length Medium Longer Control/Precision Higher Slightly less Best For Textures, grass, fur Layering, blending, long strokes 💡 Which to choose? Standard Comber for texture work (grass, fur, hair). Extra Long for layering, blending, and flowing strokes. 🧼 How to Care for Your Brush Cleaning Steps 1. Wipe excess paint on cloth/paper towel 2. For oils: rinse in odourless solvent until paint stops coming off 3. Wash with lukewarm water + mild soap (Marseille or brush soap) 4. Massage bristles from ferrule to tips – don't scrub sideways 5. Rinse until water runs clear 6. Reshape the long comber profile with fingers 7. Dry flat or bristles-down (never bristles-up when wet) ⚠️ Things That Kill Brushes Hot water – warps synthetic fibres permanently Leaving in solvent jar – dissolves ferrule glue, bristles splay Harsh solvents (acetone, nitro) – even synthetics don't survive Drying bristles-up while wet – water seeps into ferrule Storing compressed – long bristles need space to stay straight 🏠 About Hobby Heaven We're a family-run UK business and authorised Rosemary & Co dealer. We work directly with the manufacturer – no middlemen, no grey imports, no rebrands. What you receive is a genuine, factory-fresh brush that meets Rosemary & Co's Eclipse specifications. We understand that a good brush is a long-term investment. Not sure which size or shape fits your style? Message us – we're happy to help you choose before you buy. 📦 Shipping & Returns 🚚 Dispatch Same working day dispatch before cut-off. Royal Mail 24. Carefully packaged to protect the long bristles. ↩️ Returns Damaged or wrong item? We'll sort it – exchange or refund, no hassle. Simple, artist-friendly policy. ✓ No hidden fees • ✓ Price you see is price you pay • ✓ UK-based support Hobby Heaven – Authorised Rosemary & Co Dealer Questions? Message us through eBay – we typically respond within a few hours.

Specifications

Brand Rosemary & Co
Authenticity Supplied by authorised UK dealer (Hobby Heaven)
Item Brushes
Type Eclipse Comber Brush
Brush Shape Comber / uneven edge for texture effects
Compatibility: Oils, acrylics, gouache, water-mixable oils
Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom
Country of Origin United Kingdom
Best For Fur, grass, foliage, feathers, hair, textured strokes

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