The Army Painter Hobby Brush: Super Detail

Precision Where It Counts

The finest edge highlight, the steadiest freehand line, the tiniest pupil on a 28mm face — this is where most paint jobs either come together or fall apart. The Army Painter Super Detail brush is built for exactly this work: the close-in, high-concentration moments that separate a tabletop standard model from something worth photographing. A fine, responsive tip that holds its point and snaps back reliably is the tool that makes advanced techniques approachable rather than frustrating.

What This Brush Does

The Super Detail is a round brush designed for the smallest, most controlled brushwork in the miniature painting workflow. Fine detail work covers a wide range of tasks — eyes, gemstones, script on scrolls, edge highlighting on raised armour panels, object source lighting, freehand insignia, and any element where the brush tip needs to place a single, precise stroke. Round brushes in this size range are the workhorse of the detail stage, after base coats and shading are already down. The brush is part of The Army Painter's Hobby Brush range, designed specifically for the demands of tabletop miniature painting rather than general arts and crafts use.

Who Should Pick This Up

Any painter who has reached the stage where they want to push their work further will find a quality detail brush is one of the most impactful investments they can make. Beginners working through their first models will use this for eyes and small accent work. Intermediate painters tackling edge highlights and object source lighting will find it their most-reached-for brush. Experienced hobbyists who burn through fine brushes regularly — the tip is always the first thing to go — will recognise The Army Painter's range as reliable everyday working brushes that do not require the commitment of a premium sable brush. It works equally well on Warhammer models, Warmachine warjacks, historical miniatures, and anything else on the painting desk.