Hill Brand Light or Dark Rosin is a world-renowned professional rosin made in England. The light (amber) is harder for smooth play; the dark (green) offers extra grip. Comes in a velveteen shell—ideal for violin, viola, and cello.
Key Features:
•Light (harder, smooth) or Dark (softer, extra grip)
Hill Brand Light or Dark Rosin is renowned as the gold standard among string players and is used by professionals worldwide. Manufactured in England by The Hidersine Company to a unique recipe established for W.E. Hill & Sons, this legendary rosin is wrapped in a signature padded velveteen shell with a foam cover and tie string, making it instantly recognisable and highly sought-after. Hill Rosins are formulated with a special blend of oils and resins—not beeswax—providing reliable performance and a refined sound.
The Light (amber) version is slightly harder, offering moderate powder and a smoother feel. The Dark (green) version is slightly softer, delivering extra grip for players seeking a firmer connection with the strings. Both are ideal for violin, viola, and cello, making them versatile and suitable for a wide range of playing styles and conditions.
Key Features:
Legendary Hill Brand rosin, made in England by The Hidersine Company
Larsen Strings developed an exacting formula for rosins that produce refined and delicate friction, ideally tailored to complement the Larsen string range.
Pirastro Oliv/Evah Rosin is a dark olive, soft, low-dust rosin ideal for gut and Evah Pirazzi strings. Delivers big sound, strong grip, and quiet bowing—clean and easy to apply.
Key Features:
•Soft, dark olive rosin for gut/Evah Pirazzi strings
Leathwood’s Baroque Blends have been specially formulated for gut strings to provide a gentle but clean attack with smooth traction that permits the string to resonate freely with maximum clarity.
• Specially formulated for gut strings for maximum clarity and resonance
• Creating a bright and clear sound
• Enables playing fast easy with clarity
• Gentle but clean attack with smooth traction
• Allows the string to be played more intensely without distortion
• Reduces the ‘squeak’ often encountered using modern rosins on the gut.
• Wrapped with soft and beautiful Premium Australian Leather
Pirastro Goldflex Rosin is a premium, gold-coloured rosin with gold dust, offering a slightly harder texture for excellent grip and a refined sound. Packaged for easy, clean application—perfect for all string players.