Write Off Paintbrushes

Playful handmade brushes designed for everyday painting

Colour Nimbus
Paintbrush size Set of 5

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Say hello to the latest addition to our Write Off range: 

  • Beautiful handmade brushes made from recycled plastic collected from schools.
  • A ‘just right’ weight – perfectly balanced, with a lovely ergonomic shape.
  • Artists’ quality, UK made, replaceable synthetic brush heads. No more throwing brushes away!

These joyful, colourful tools are designed to bring a pop of personality to your home studio. Each handle is made from recycled plastic with its own distinctive marbled pattern, so no two brushes look quite the same. They’re a little lighter than our Studio Paintbrushes, but still beautifully weighted, with a softly curved shape that sits comfortably in the hand and makes longer painting sessions feel easy.

Paired with high-quality, replaceable synthetic brush heads, Write Off brushes are made to be used, enjoyed and kept for years to come. Because the tools you use every day should be just as considered – and just as beautiful – as the work you create with them.

From waste to wonder – these are practical tools you can feel good about using.

Specifications

Total length (including brush head)
Round 2: 205mm
Round 4: 205mm
Round 6: 215mm
Round 8: 225mm
Flat 1/2in: 215mm

Weight
Round 2: 3.5g
Round 4: 5g
Round 6: 6g
Round 8: 7g
Flat 1/2in: 10.5g

Choosing Your Brush Head
Round 2 – Fine detail
A small, precise round for delicate line work, tiny highlights, lettering, botanicals and those satisfying finishing touches.

Round 4 – Controlled detail + small washes
A versatile mid-small size. Great for stems, petals, small shapes, tighter marks and neat colour placement, with enough belly for short strokes and mini washes.

Round 6 – The everyday workhorse
A brilliant all-rounder. Ideal for general watercolour painting, sketchbook work, layering, soft edges and most day-to-day techniques. If you’re not sure where to start, this is the one.

Round 8 – Loose strokes + generous washes
A larger, expressive round with plenty of capacity. Perfect for looser florals, bolder marks, backgrounds, wet-on-wet work and creating movement in your painting.

Flat ½ in – Washes, blocks and confident strokes
A classic flat for smooth washes, broad strokes, sharp edges and simple, graphic marks. Excellent for laying in skies, backgrounds, glazing and controlled rectangles of colour.

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Replaceable brush heads

Each brush head is handmade in the UK and designed to be replaced once worn – reducing waste and keeping your handle in use for years to come.