Nathanvoodoo Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I recently used my Windsor Newton brushes to death. What are people's favorites of the more easily acquired brushes? Army painters? Citadels? As of yet I haven't found a local source for series 7 Windsors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taran.shannara Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 In the past I used Army Painter, Model Expo, Artist Loft (lots of these), Armory, and IMEX. I switched to using "da Vinci" brushes a couple years ago that I ordered from Michigan Toy Soldier. (also good for other stuff too). "da Vinci" was my substitute when I was not able to get series 7 Windsors when I heard good things about Windsor but they work as well and the Mich Toy guys said they were similar. A few months back though I wandered into a Dick Blick store and will be buying my brushes from here from now on. They have my "da Vinci' brushes, a cheaper "Blick" store brand also. I have been using then both and love them; They also have several Windsor series but since they cost more I passed on them. The brushes are the ones that cost $6-24 apiece but keep their point for a long time when taken care of. One can get coupons for Blick which makes them worth it in my opinion. I have been using the size 2,3,4,5 round and size 2,3 flat on 28mm and 15mm figures with Vallejo paint and oil paints. It took me years to get to the point of going out on a limb and purchasing the higher quality brushes but once I did I have been using them ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinx Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 https://www.rosemaryandco.com Best brushes i have ever used, The Pure Kolinsky Sable is in my opinion better than W&N and cheaper. Its all personal preference but i would suggest getting a brush or two and trying out these. Cheers Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanvoodoo Posted October 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 I'll have to check out those da Vinci brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalmer Posted October 15, 2015 Report Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hello there, Thanks for the links and information, it's appreciated. I have to educate myself on brushes as well, I go through them too fast and admittedly am pretty rough on them. Stay safe, don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanvoodoo Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I purchased a 5 pack of da Vinci brushes for 35 bucks - so far I'm very very happy. They perform just as well as my old Windsors for quite a few dollars less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indytims Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Is it sad that I received a pack of 3 W&N Series 7 Brushes for Christmas last year... and I've never opened them? It's like, whenever I look at them, I'm afraid I am going to -ruin- them... just like my airbrush. I am sure there is a 'phobia' associated with this somewhere. -Tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 W&N series 7 will change your painting life if you've never used a good brush before. Don't think of it as intimidating, think of it as a treat. It's more like a nice glass of scotch. You deserve nice things, Tim. You deserve it. I'll check out the DaVincis, but I just cracked open a fresh W&N. Nothing like that new brush snap. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanvoodoo Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 When I got into this hobby- the first Christmas that came to pass I received around 15 brushes- 2 of which were Windsors. Without knowing a thing about them I found them being the ones I ALWAYS grabbed. Good brushes make painting a lot more enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 https://www.rosemaryandco.com Best brushes i have ever used, The Pure Kolinsky Sable is in my opinion better than W&N and cheaper. Its all personal preference but i would suggest getting a brush or two and trying out these. Cheers Sam Yeah, I use Rosemary brushes too! They're awesome. I don't go with sable because I worry about how the animals get harvested, but their golden synthetics work wonderfully and have an excellent point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanvoodoo Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Yeah, I use Rosemary brushes too! They're awesome. I don't go with sable because I worry about how the animals get harvested, but their golden synthetics work wonderfully and have an excellent point. You ever watch the Werner Herzog documentary 'Happy People'? Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 No I've heard good things though. Are they the folks that harvest the sable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanvoodoo Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 It's about the Russians who live out in the taiga and trap sable. It's really a pretty good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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