Iwata is a leading brand that manufactures airbrushes for various applications such as model painting, automotive and t-shirt painting, makeup and nail art, fine art, hobby, and craft.
Founded in 1926 by Mr. Iwata in Japan
Started as a jewelry manufacturing company
Launched airbrushes in the 1950s
Collaborated with US-based Medea to establish Iwata-Medea, Inc. in 1982
Partnered with Artool to produce stencils and masks for airbrushing in 1996
Acquired by the Anest Iwata Group, a Japanese conglomerate, in 2008
A gravity feed airbrush features a cup on top of the airbrush that holds the paint or ink, while a siphon feed airbrush has a bottle attached to the bottom that siphons the paint or ink up into the airbrush.
Yes, Iwata is known for producing airbrushes that are capable of producing extremely fine lines and details in artwork.
Yes, Iwata airbrushes come with a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
Yes, Iwata airbrushes are versatile and can be used with a variety of paints and inks, including acrylic.
The HP-CS is a dual-action gravity feed airbrush that is ideal for fine art and makeup applications, while the HP-BCS is a dual-action siphon feed airbrush that is better suited for automotive and t-shirt painting applications.