A specialist shape built to stipple, dab and drag rather than stroke — the Hammer brush is the one to keep aside for texture work, not everyday painting.

Best for

• Stippled texture on rock, rust and worn surfaces
• Chipping and weathering effects
• Special-effect work that a standard round or flat can't manage

It won't replace your everyday brushes, but once you've used one for texture and effects you'll wonder how you managed without it on bases and terrain.

Synthetic bristle, sold as a single brush. Pair it with a weathering pigment or effect for the full look.