<p>A paintbrush comprises a fluid receptacle having a body which is open at one end, the opening being closed by a releasable plug. The plug is formed with at least one aperture of an area equivalent to a diameter of between 0.5mm and 2.0mm (typically 1.0mm) through which fluid can leave the receptacle. A brush head is connected to the plugged end of the receptacle and includes an open-ended ferrule for retaining a plurality of bristles. The ferrule base is formed with one or more apertures for the flow of fluid from the receptacle to the bristles. A chamber is positioned between the apertures of the plug and the ferrule to receive fluid passing between the receptacle and the brush head.</p>
