Escoda Reserva 1212 Series Artist Watercolor Short Handle Paint Brush, Pure Kolinsky-Tajmyr, Round, Size 2/0. Manufacturer: Escoda. PURE KOLINSKY-TAJMYR SABLE ARTIST PAINTBRUSH – Considered the very best hair for watercolor painting, only the best male kolinsky hair is used for the Reserve series brushes providing watercolor artists with an exceptional point and liquid retention.