Anyone use them, and are they any good?
Thanks,
Carl.
Thanks,
Carl.
Davinci Series 36 Paintbrushes.
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Kevindunne
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Try rosemary's brushes.....excellent stuff....rosemarysbrushes.uk I believe...
Ron Tamburrini
A Fixture
Splash the Cash Carl
Go for a series 7 Winsor& Newton ,will hold a point for ever ,Well almost
Ron
Go for a series 7 Winsor& Newton ,will hold a point for ever ,Well almost
Ron
I've been using Rosemary's for a good few years, they don't seem the same some how.
Ron you can keep them, over priced and no better than Rosemary's.
Cheers,
Carl.
Ron you can keep them, over priced and no better than Rosemary's.
Cheers,
Carl.
Kevindunne
A Fixture
have used WN Series 7 for decades but the quality seems to be slipping.
Thanks again Kev.
Double the price, but not double the quality.
Carl.
Double the price, but not double the quality.
Carl.
kagemusha
A Fixture
Hi Carl, I have a few that I got in a sale and find them very good.
Regards
Ron
Regards
Ron
Thanks Ron.
Took the plunge and ordered a couple,
Carl.
Took the plunge and ordered a couple,
Carl.
kansas kid
A Fixture
Hi Carl:
I've been using Winsor Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Pure Red
Sable brushes since college days. Ha, which was 1956-60!
Whew, where the time go? . . . Duh. . . where was I? Oh
yes, I prefer not to buy those expensive brushes on line.
We have a professional art supply store near my house
and I purchase them there, when they have the 50 % off
sale. But my point is that I personally examine each brush
before I decide if the Fiber and the "point" is true enough,
usually by moistening my finger tips and checking the
point of the brush w/ a little moisture. I really don't want to
buy those kinds of expensive brushes without actually looking
at them first. Not sure this note is any help however.
The Miami Jayhawk
I've been using Winsor Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Pure Red
Sable brushes since college days. Ha, which was 1956-60!
Whew, where the time go? . . . Duh. . . where was I? Oh
yes, I prefer not to buy those expensive brushes on line.
We have a professional art supply store near my house
and I purchase them there, when they have the 50 % off
sale. But my point is that I personally examine each brush
before I decide if the Fiber and the "point" is true enough,
usually by moistening my finger tips and checking the
point of the brush w/ a little moisture. I really don't want to
buy those kinds of expensive brushes without actually looking
at them first. Not sure this note is any help however.
The Miami Jayhawk
Thanks Rick.
Going from my experience of W&N, I don't know how they justify the price.
I don't think they're any better than, others less than half the price.
I think you're right, there's always a risk buying blind.
Thanks again for the input,
Carl.
Going from my experience of W&N, I don't know how they justify the price.
I don't think they're any better than, others less than half the price.
I think you're right, there's always a risk buying blind.
Thanks again for the input,
Carl.
Einion
A Fixture
I'm quite a fan of daVinci brushes Carl, my favourite specifically being the Maestro series. I expect the quality of these would be good or very good, if not stellar.
If you're a fan of rounds with a lot of spring the Rosemary & Co. brushes aren't a good stand-in as they're noted for being a little softer than the norm.
Einion
If you're a fan of rounds with a lot of spring the Rosemary & Co. brushes aren't a good stand-in as they're noted for being a little softer than the norm.
Einion
Thanks Einion.
Carl.
Carl.
Tommi
A Fixture
Would have to agree with you there Einion about the Maestro series. I use the series 10 with acrylic paint and find they have the best flow characteristic’s than any of the other brushes I have tried including others within their range and also has the edge on the W&N series 7. I still like to use the Series 7 for my oil work as I find they have better flexture and smoothness when working with oils, maybe also it’s just something I have got used to after using them for years, bit set in my ways.
Cheers
Tommi
I've tried all sorts of brushes over the years and have to come to the conclusion that W&N series 7 are the best IMO.Only thing you've got to look out for is the point can have one stray hair at the tip which is extremely difficult to spot with the naked eye.If your going to paint that 54mm eye you'll end up with a question mark instead of a dot.I usually order them online but contact the seller to check this fault with each brush or he gets them back.
Brian
Brian
Tommi
A Fixture
W&N also do a series 7 with shorter bristles and more of appointed tip which is an excellent for painting the different parts of eyeballs from 54mm upwards, I have found this to be the best brush for the job whether it be oils or acrylics, they normally come in a plastic tube.
Tommi
Tommi
Hi Tommi
They tend to wear out quicker i've found, but they turn into good blending brushes when they do.
Tommi
A Fixture
I only use them for eyes so mine will last for years
Tommi
There's always one with the witty remark.Why didn't i think of that ,i must be slipping Carl.Unless you start painting flies.
Carl.
Brian
John Long
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I like the Series 7 the best, but I use blended Leow Cornell brushes from Michaels for most general applications and reserve the better brushes for when it really counts. I have a few DaVinci brushes and find them a close second to WN S7's. I bought a few Rosemary brushes a while back and found them lacking for oils. Perhaps they work well for acrylics, but they lack the stiffness I need for my style of painting.
