Hand Made in America
Like every Corona brush, the Vegas is hand made in Florida. We've visited the factory ourselves and watched these brushes get built by hand — the craftsmanship is the reason painters keep coming back to Corona decade after decade.
The Vegas has earned it's reputation for one reason above all: it produces some of the smoothest finishes you can get with a brush. When you're laying off a cabinet door, finishing trim, or putting the final coat on a piece of furniture and you need the brush marks to disappear, this is the brush to reach for.
Key Features
- Angular design for precise and effortless painting
- Champagne Nylon™ filaments for superior flow and paint release
- Hand-formed chisel for optimal control
- Unlacquered hardwood sash handle for a comfortable grip
- Durable stainless steel ferrule for long-lasting reliability
The Champagne Nylon bristles are the defining feature. They're softer than Chinex and have outstanding flow characteristics, which is exactly what you want when you're chasing a finish-quality result with a water-based paint. The hand-formed chisel gives you the control to cut a clean line, and the unlacquered hardwood handle keeps its grip even when your hands get wet.
Available in 2", 2.5", and 3" widths.
Corona Vegas vs. Excalibur vs. Cortez
All three are professional, angular sash brushes hand-built by Corona. The right one depends on the coating you're using and the feel you want.
| Feature | Corona Vegas | Corona Excalibur | Corona Cortez |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filament | Champagne Nylon™ | 100% Chinex® synthetic | Red-Gold™ nylon/polyester blend (Tynex/Orel) |
| Stiffness & Feel | Softer, smooth-flowing for a glass-like layoff | Stiffer, springy backbone for higher-build paints | Medium stiffness for a smooth, forgiving layoff |
| Best With | Water-based paints where finish smoothness matters most | Modern water-based acrylics & waterborne alkyds; also works in all coatings | General water-based trim paints; versatile across a wide range of coatings |
| Head / Cut | Angular sash with hand-formed chisel for clean lines | Angular sash with hand-formed chisel; deep, flagged tips for fine finish | Angular sash with hand-formed chisel for crisp cutting-in |
| Handle | Unlacquered hardwood sash handle | Unlacquered hardwood sash handle | Unlacquered hardwood handle |
| Ferrule | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Cleanup | Easy wash-out with water-based coatings | Easy wash-out; Chinex resists softening & wear | Easy cleanup; durable synthetic blend |
Which should you choose?
- Pick Vegas if finish quality is the priority — cabinets, doors, furniture, or any water-based topcoat where you want brush marks to disappear.
- Pick Excalibur if you use higher-build acrylics or waterborne alkyds (e.g., cabinet & trim enamels) and want a stiffer, snappier cut line.
- Pick Cortez if you want a versatile, smooth-laying brush for everyday trim and cutting-in across common water-based paints.
All three brushes are professional-grade, hand-crafted in Florida, and deliver excellent paint pickup and release. Choose the size that fits your task (narrower for sash and profiles; wider for doors and casings).
From the manufacturer
Life Guarantee
This brush is guaranteed against manufacturing defects. The setting of the bristles or filaments is absolutely guaranteed. Loose or broken handles will be repaired or replaced at no extra cost.
Exchange or replacements will be made according to the amount of wear on a brush
Not covered by this guarantee are: hardened heel, misused, abused, or brushes broken by "sidewalk patting".
For tips on properly maintaining this fine professional paint brush follow the cleaning instructions supplied on the keeper.
Cleaning Instructions
These simple instructions will insure a longer working life for your Handmade Professional quality Corona paint brush.
- Clean immediately after use with recommended cleaning agent for coating applied. Quick drying paints may require additional cleaning during application.
- New formulation acrylic and alkyd-modified coatings may require a mineral spirit-rinse in addition to water/soap clean up.
- Use a brush comb to straighten filaments before storing. Then hand to dry in the Corona brush keeper.
