Long-lasting bristles that keep their shape
The bristles stay firm and springy even after heavy use, so your brushes don’t go limp or splay out after a few projects.
Comfortable handles for extended painting sessions
Balanced design and smooth grips reduce hand fatigue, making it easier to paint for hours without cramping or discomfort.
Works with multiple mediums
Whether you’re painting with oils, acrylics, watercolors, or gouache, these brushes handle different paints without breaking down or losing performance.
Choose your brushes
Value Brush Sets Workhorse Set Of 4
The Simply Simmons Work Horse Set gives you four versatile brushes that handle everyday painting tasks across multiple mediums, making it perfect for students, hobbyists, or anyone building a reliable starter collection without breaking the bank.
Long Handle Brush Sets Synthetic Set of 5
The Simply Simmons Long Handle set includes five synthetic brushes designed for easel work and canvas painting, giving you the reach and control needed for acrylics and oils at a price that won’t drain your art budget.
Value Brush Sets Devilish Detail Set of 5
The Devilish Detail set packs five fine-tipped brushes for work on miniatures, intricate patterns, and small-scale paintings where every tiny stroke counts.
Value Brush Sets Everything, Generic, 1-Pack of 5
This 5-brush pack covers all the basics with a mix of sizes and shapes that work for any painting project, whether you’re just starting out or need reliable backup brushes for your studio.
Daler-Rowney Paintbrush, White
This single white-handled Simply Simmons brush delivers dependable performance for general painting tasks at an affordable price point that makes it easy to stock up or replace worn brushes.
Signet Brushes 2 filbert 42
The Signet 2 filbert combines a rounded edge with a flat shape, making it ideal for blending, soft edges, and figure work where you need versatility in a single brush.
Value Brush Sets Mop Up Set Set of 3
The Mop Up set features three absorbent brushes perfect for washes, backgrounds, and blending large areas of watercolor or thin acrylics quickly and smoothly.
Signet Brushes 6 flat 40F
The Signet 6 flat gives you a medium-width brush that’s perfect for bold strokes, filling in areas, and creating sharp edges in oils or acrylics.
Long Handle Brush Sets Synthetic Set of 4
This 4-brush synthetic set with long handles gives easel painters the essential shapes and sizes needed for canvas work, whether you’re blocking in colors or adding finishing touches.
Signet Brushes 8 filbert 42
The Signet 8 filbert offers a larger rounded tip that’s great for painting soft forms, foliage, and blending colors smoothly across medium to large areas.
Value Brush Sets Chisel Edge Set of 3
The Chisel Edge set includes three angled brushes that give you sharp lines, precise corners, and controlled strokes for lettering, geometric shapes, and detailed edge work.
Value Brush Sets Dot the Eyes Set set of 4
The Dot the Eyes set features four ultra-fine brushes designed for the smallest details like highlights, dots, fine lines, and intricate decorative work where every tiny stroke matters.
About brand
Robert Simmons has been making artist brushes since 1855, earning a reputation for tools that painters actually want to use day after day. The brand built its name on a simple principle: brushes should help artists work better, not fight against them.
Their brush lines cover the full spectrum of painting needs. From fine detail work to broad washes, each brush gets designed for specific techniques and mediums. The company uses both natural and synthetic bristles, choosing materials based on what works best for each application rather than sticking to one approach across the board.
What sets Robert Simmons apart is attention to the details most people don’t notice until a brush fails. The ferrules—those metal bands that hold everything together—are double-crimped to prevent bristles from loosening. Handles are shaped and weighted to balance in your hand during long sessions. Bristles are selected for spring and snap, so they return to shape after each stroke instead of staying bent.
Art students often start with Robert Simmons brushes because they’re priced reasonably but don’t fall apart after a semester. Many keep using them professionally because the quality stays consistent. Teachers recommend them knowing their students won’t blame bad tools for learning struggles.
The brand doesn’t chase trends or gimmicks. They make round brushes, flats, filberts, liners, and other classic shapes that have worked for generations. Their Sapphire series handles synthetic bristles particularly well for acrylic painters. The Expression line gives oil painters the stiffness they need for thick paint application.
Robert Simmons brushes show up in university art departments, professional studios, and hobby rooms because they occupy that practical middle ground—good enough for serious work, affordable enough to stock a full set, and reliable enough that you stop thinking about your tools and focus on painting.
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FAQ
Robert Simmons brushes work with oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, and tempera. Different brush lines are optimized for specific mediums, so check the product details.
For acrylics and watercolors, rinse with warm water and mild soap immediately after use. For oils, clean with brush cleaner or odorless mineral spirits first, then wash with soap and water.
It depends on the brush line. Some use natural hair like hog bristle or sable, others use synthetic filaments, and some combine both. Each type suits different painting styles and mediums.
Yes, rinse new brushes in water to remove any sizing or manufacturing residue. For natural hair brushes, a gentle wash with soap helps too.
With proper care and cleaning, Robert Simmons brushes can last for years. Many artists use the same set for decades of regular painting.
Each series targets different needs—Sapphire works great for acrylics with synthetic bristles, Expression handles thick oils with firm hog bristle, and others specialize in watercolor or detail work.
Yes, they’re actually recommended for students because they perform well without the high cost of premium brushes, so beginners can learn proper technique.
Robert Simmons brushes are manufactured in various locations depending on the series, with production facilities in the United States and internationally.
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Testimonials
I paint miniatures and figurines as a hobby, and these brushes give me the control I need for tiny details. The tips stay fine enough for eyes and buttons, and after two years of regular use they’re still in great shape.
Brian Caldwell
I’ve been teaching watercolor classes for twelve years and I always tell my students to invest in Robert Simmons brushes first. They hold water beautifully, the points stay sharp even after months of use, and I’ve never had a ferrule loosen or bristles fall out mid-painting.
Monica Sullivan
I switched to Robert Simmons brushes last year after getting frustrated with cheap ones that shed bristles all over my canvas. The difference was immediate—smooth application, no stray hairs, and they still look almost new after hundreds of hours of acrylic painting.
