Brushes

[DEL]

Pretty much run out of brushes and have been really disappointed with the last few WN series 7 I've bought.
Any recommendations for brushes most suitable for oils and available in the UK.
Cheers
Derek

 

[valiant]

Try this guy, Del, David Jackson. He hand makes brushes and is 4th generation to do it. He and his father supplied brushes to many of the ceramic manufacturers in my local area and he now attends many of the model shows (but not at the moment, obviously!).Nice guy, excellent brushes - [email protected] and his mobile is 07482350956

 

[Nap]

Hi Del

I have Rosemary and Co brushes ...series 22 and 33 both short and long handles are available

Pure Kolinsky and excellent customer service and very reasonable prices ....great catalogue as well which they will send

Website Rosemaryandco.com

Nap

 

[fogie]

A little while back Kimmo mentioned these - I bought three and although a bit
pricey are first rate

Mike

 

[OldTaff]

Del, you might have a look at "Handover" Kolinsky sables from Historex....I've used them for years, alongside many others, and always found them to work well. Reasonable prices, too, especially when compared to W&N series 7's, which, frankly, I've never liked. (Oops, cat among the pigeons again).

Alan

 

[arj]

The last time I was buying Rosemary & Co. brushes from El Greco, Celine suggested I try the Da Vinci range:-
https://www.elgrecominiatures.co.uk/collections/da-vinci-brushes
I bought a few, including one synthetic.
I'm still using the first Da Vinci after two months and remain happy with its performance.
The synthetic is also performing well.
It's always possible that I'm not as discerning as others.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[DaddyO]

Del, you might have a look at "Handover" Kolinsky sables from Historex....I've used them for years, alongside many others, and always found them to work well. Reasonable prices, too, especially when compared to W&N series 7's, which, frankly, I've never liked. (Oops, cat among the pigeons again).

Alan

I've used these too (although I usually buy direct from Handover with gold leaf and other work stuff) They do a great range of brushes for all types of paints

 

[brian]

Raphael 8404

 

[Helm]

I've used Rosemary and the chap Valient mentioned, both good quality and service. Still can't paint worth a damn but I can't blame them for that
Steve

 

[Blind Pew]

Rosemary.

 

[PropBlast]

I've used a few brands over the years from cheap to expensive. My favourites are Hwahong from Korea and Monty's Miniatures (Pete Stone). Wish I could hold of some more of Monty's as they were some of the very best I've ever used.

 

[Davidf]

Hi Del

I have Rosemary and Co brushes ...series 22 and 33 both short and long handles are available

Pure Kolinsky and excellent customer service and very reasonable prices ....great catalogue as well which they will send

Website Rosemaryandco.comView attachment 393744

Nap

I tried them. Was very disappointed.

Da Vinci I've found have been the best for 10 zero and smaller.

 

[Nap]

I tried them. Was very disappointed.

Da Vinci I've found have been the best for 10 zero and smaller.

Hi David

Sorry to hear your comment you should drop them a email and give feedback

Nap

 

[Tecumsea]

Hi del, I've tried rosemary's, series 7, and David's. They all hook easily and are too soft for small scale figures but ok for larger scales and busts. I paint mainly 54 and 75 mm so need brushes for fine detail. Like Brian l find the rafael 8404 good but have just discovered rubloff brushes from russia available on Amazon great for detail and hold their point well.

Worth a try and if you don't like them I'll buy them off you...lol

Keith

 

[DEL]

Hi del,
Worth a try and if you don't like them I'll buy them off you...lol

Keith

Sounds good Keith. Of course if you do buy them from me they'll be at a premium given the accrued provenance

 

[OldTaff]

And the weight of all the loose change in his sporran drags his sagging knees ever lower

Alan

 

[Forté]

Rosemary & Co but look at their shorter hair synthetics. Don't really need sable for oils. Look at their filbert and cats tongue shapes too.

The series 33, 22, and 8 kolynsky sable will be too soft for oil painting unless you're applying as a glaze really. But they have a massive range of hair types and shapes. Plus the prices and delivery (in the UK at least) is excellent.

And don't bother with the Artis Opus ones. They're rebranded from other companies with a price mark up and lots of hype advertising.

 

[Ronaldo]

I too have been disappointed with the last WN series sevens I have bought , but they still beat the pants all other imposter so called pure sables

 

[DEL]

And the weight of all the loose change in his sporran drags his sagging knees ever lower

Alan

Ah well I suppose it's better than sagging knees thanks to the weight of Welsh Rugbys misplaced unfullfilled expectations

 

[OldTaff]

The word is "Touche", Del, but that was a "Gotcha"

Alan