Brush size guide
Numbers you can build from.
Ferrule diameters, ferrule lengths and handle sizes we work to. These are the standard ranges used when a brush has to fit an existing mould or a reference sample; the final specification is confirmed on the drawing for your project.
Ferrule sizes we hold.
| Ferrule inner diameter | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 5.5 – 6 mm | Fine detail, liner and small eye brushes |
| 6.5 – 7 mm | Eye shading, brow and lip brushes |
| 7.4 – 8 mm | Eye and small face brushes |
| 8.5 – 9 mm | Face powder, blush and foundation brushes |
| 9.5 – 10.4 mm | Large powder, kabuki and body brushes |
| Ferrule length | Proportion |
|---|---|
| 35 – 40 mm | Short and precise, for detail work |
| 40 – 45 mm | Compact eye and lip |
| 45 – 50 mm | Standard eye and face |
| 50 – 55 mm | Long face and powder |
| 55 – 60 mm | Statement and professional lines |
Handle diameter and length.
| Diameter × length (mm) | Character |
|---|---|
| 16 × 90 / 16 × 95 / 16 × 100 | Full-size professional handle |
| 14 × 90 / 14 × 95 / 14 × 100 | Standard retail handle |
| 12 × 90 / 12 × 95 / 12 × 100 | Slimmer retail handle |
| 11.5 × 90 – 100 | Compact face and travel |
| 9.0 / 8.0 / 7.0 / 6.0 / 5.5 × 100 – 130 | Pencil-slim detail and liner |
Three numbers, one brush.
Head and ferrule
A head is built around the ferrule it has to sit in, so the ferrule inner diameter comes first. Give us the diameter and the hair length you want, and the head follows.
Ferrule length
Length sets the proportion of the brush on the shelf. Longer ferrules read more premium and move the balance point up; shorter ones feel more precise in the hand.
Handle
Diameter drives grip and perceived weight; length drives reach. The three fit together as a set, so changing one usually means adjusting the other two with it.
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