Raphael 803 Squirrel Pointed Mop

Raphaël’s 803 pointed mop, known in France simply as the ‘petit-gris’, has been made by hand the same way since the 18th century. Each tuft is cupped and wired by hand into a hand-tied quill ferrule (goose quill on the larger sizes), giving a mop that is exquisitely soft yet durable.

That softness comes from pure squirrel hair, the finest natural fibre used in brushmaking. Each hair is hollow and draws up water like a straw, so the brush holds an exceptional load: enough for large, flawless washes and long, continuous strokes without returning to the palette. When wet, the tuft gathers to a fine, delicate point, making the 803 just as capable of detail and line work.

Brush: Premium pure grey squirrel

Handle: Short plain wooden varnished handle, natural or nylon quill.