The Army Painter Hobby Brush: Highlighting

Fine Control Where It Counts Most

The final stages of a paint job — the edge highlights, the source lighting on a face, the bright line that makes armour pop at arm's length — live or die on the brush. The Army Painter Hobby Brush: Highlighting is built specifically for that work. With a fine, pointed tip and a belly that holds just enough paint to pull a clean, consistent stroke, it gives you the control you need to separate a good paint job from a great one without fighting the tool to get there.

What This Brush Does

Highlighting is one of the most technique-sensitive steps in miniature painting. You're working with small amounts of paint, often a mix lighter than your base colour, drawing thin lines along raised edges to simulate reflected light. A brush that is too large floods the area; one that holds too little paint dries mid-stroke. This brush is sized to thread that needle — fine enough for edge work on 28mm models, with enough capacity for smooth, even application on armour plates, fabric folds, and facial details. It suits both wet-brush blending and pure edge highlighting depending on your technique. Compatible with acrylics from any brand, including Citadel, Vallejo, and The Army Painter's own Warpaints range.

Who Should Have This

Any painter who has moved past basecoating and wants to improve the depth and definition of their finished models will reach for a dedicated highlighting brush regularly. It's a strong addition to a beginner's growing brush kit — learning to highlight cleanly is one of the skills that most visibly improves results. For experienced painters, a quality synthetic highlighting brush that you're not afraid to work hard is a practical everyday tool. The Army Painter's hobby brushes offer reliable performance at a price point that makes them a sensible workhorse choice alongside more precious natural-hair brushes.