Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I don't know about everyone else, but I have been finding GW's brushes are getting poorer and poorer quality. The last set of Citadel brushes I bought, flayed as soon as I dipped them in paint. Can anyone recomend a good brand/make of brush? CTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywalker Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 i go with army painter myself, they seem to be pretty good quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatoth Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Da Vinci, if you can get them over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urb Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 And the reigning champ of all brushes, W&N Series 7. Minitature line if you can get them. By far the best brushes I've ever used. I still have a GW brush from 10 years ago that I do 90% of my work with. No sense in base coating with a Series 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbreakable Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 What sizes of the W&N Series 7 brushes would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urb Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Depending on task... Ultra fine detail 000 (eyes, or fine script) Medium detail 00 (like highlighting) Anything else can be accomplished with a lower grade brush. Something to keep in mind. All the brushes have the same tip so the actual detail they can paint is similar. the difference is the smaller brush is easier to maneouver around smaller spaces where the bigger brush holds more paint which allows for more consistency over longer strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbreakable Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks, think i'll pick up a pair. Not sure if I should try the miniature or standard ones though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urb Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks, think i'll pick up a pair. Not sure if I should try the miniature or standard ones though. Any store that sells w&n series 7 should have test paper to try the brushes. It's just water but it gives you a great idea what stroke you get from each brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cain Tiberius Kondrad Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks for the replies guys. I am not sure where I can get Winsor & Newton locally. Think I'll go with ArmyPainter until I can find the others. CTK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks for the replies guys. I am not sure where I can get Winsor & Newton locally. Think I'll go with ArmyPainter until I can find the others. Just a quickie ... I went with the standard W&N Series 7 brushes over their "miniature" range - as far as I can tell, the "miniature" ones have a shorter head, and that's it - the point isn't any finer. The Series 16 brushes are also very good. I went with Series 7 sizes 000 to 0, and Series 16 sizes 1 & 2 (because they're cheaper :)). W&N sell their brushes directly. I've also bought stuff from Heaton Cooper (Grasmere) in the past, although I think they're a little north from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Regarding where to buy locally... I'm all for supporting local stores, but after weeks of peregrination searching for another sculpting brush and some acrilyc inks... I'm gonna start going to the net. I use Da Vinci (both synthetic and natural ones) and they are beyond my current painting level. Once I wear them out, I'll probably get WN7, allegedly the best you can get... but 10-15 Euros a piece, better get them when I can actually appreciate the difference! As for miniature vs regulars... I agree with Firedrake's idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Regarding where to buy locally... I'm all for supporting local stores, but after weeks of peregrination searching for another sculpting brush and some acrilyc inks... I'm gonna start going to the net. Agreed - my nearest town has a large art college in it. I went through the phone book going through all of the art shops, trying to track down W&N brushes and/or brush soap. Only 1 shop had W&N brushes, or had heard of brush soap - from the reaction of the others, I'm sure they thought I'd made it up! Sadly, they've since closed down. :tu: Sadly, mail order is often the easiest way of finding specialist items, although I normally look around locally first ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urb Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Right the miniature line bristles are shorter allowing for more control over a smaller space. Less flex and all. Brush soaps are a must. Treated properly a good brush should last a lifetime which is important to consistency. Every brush has it's own personality to speak. I'm still looking for a good replacement for my general brush. Currently that's my GW fine detail brush from 10 years ago. It's starting to let go. I admit I totally abuse it. Some advice for those who are new. Use the biggest brush you can to get the job done. I've noticed a trend for new painters to use the smallest brush they can, myself included. For the TT you shouldn't need anything smaller than a size 0 brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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