Time for some new brushes any suggestions??

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demonherald

New member
well the little ones up with a stomach upset and now\'s he\'s back to sleep I\'m as awake as can be so thought I\'d put a quick question up...
Yes I know there are a million threads on peoples favourite bushes but a lot of the same answers....
I\'m currently using windsor and newton series 7 and 7 miniature but my favoured weapon of choice is Vallejo brushes.. I\'m guessing it has a lot to do with technique but the vallejo ones generally perform better...
I am looking to try a few different brands and was wondering if there are any that anyone can particularly shout about...

I\'m looking for something that can hold a decent amount of paint and can kep a very very fine point...mainly for some freehand work but also to just expand my arsenal a bit....

any suggestionparticularly with a bit of a review possibly would be massively appreciated...
cheers
 
Ebonbuddha

Ebonbuddha

Active member
Vallejo Kolinsky Sable are good too.

Ther was one CMONer who like Davinci. I think they were called Davinci.
 
Wren

Wren

Member
If it\'s possible that what you like about the Vallejo brushes vs. the W&N is the longer, thinner silhouette, then I do recommend you try a Da Vinci Maestro brush. Trying the size 1 would be my recommendation, it\'s a nice general size brush. For detail work I still tend to lean on my W&N 00, but the tip on the Maestro is fine enough I could do more with it than I do if I was more patient.
 
Dragonsreach

Dragonsreach

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Staff member
W & N do a slightly less expensive Water Coour Brush with an Ergonomic shape to the handle.
I picked up a couple along with Matty1001 when we met in Newcastle back in June.
I\'ve used mine and think that they are a good brush for Basic work and main highlighting, but not quite as fine as the Series 7 for fine detail or freehand.

Not tried any others brushes as I\'m a bit old fashioned about buying brushes online. I prefer to do an \"in shop\" test & inspection. There is (or was) a very good Artists Shop in Manchester town centre, not far from Picadilly Gardens. Looks like I might have to have a wander to see if it\'s still there.;)
 
Einion

Einion

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http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums/viewthread.php?tid=16945
There\'s a thread linked on from this one too that I\'d recommend a quick peek at.

Einion
 
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demonherald

New member
cheers Guys ..Wren you\'ve hit the nail on the head and I\'ll definitely grab me a Davinci maestro or two Einion cheers for the links.....
DR I\'m much like you I prefer to walk in and try them but finding them is another story..
thanks again guys appreciated....
 
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