Quality brushes?

[brian]

Just thought i'd give all you lads a heads up of a new brush brand i've been trying out.I've always used W&N Series 7 brushes and have tried quite a few different brushes over the many years i've been in this hobby,but nothing really came close to the Series 7,until now.
I came about a site, Artisan Quarters, while browsing and spotted that they sold 3 sizes of Kolinsky sable brushes,0,1,2 so i sent an order just for the number 1 as it's my favourite size and i've been using it daily for about a couple of weeks and i can safely say i've finally found a brush the equal of Series7, and depending how long it lasts could even be better than the series 7 brushes.
The hairs are slightly longer and slimmer than the series 7 and has a point like a needle.I use oils and of course thinners and this brush passed with flying colours.
I've just ordered their no2 and 0 and another size 1 today and i don't part with my money easily,so i have high expectations of these brushes.
Big plus £4.50p per brush (all sizes)
Big minus ,they have the unfortunate name of Brokentoad although it could have been worse e.g. F***** up frog!!!!!
Brian

 

[megroot]

Will look to your next posting when you tryed them longer.
is the handle short or long.
Is this the right link Brian: http://www.artisan-quarters.com/index.php?id_category=19&controller=category&id_lang=1

Marc

 

[Graham]

I bought a set of Brokentoad brushes a few weeks ago, they are reviewed in Figure Painter magazine (issue 14). The reviewer wasn't keen on the thin shafts? Handles? Whatever the wooden bit is called, but I find them really nice to hold.

 

[brian]

I think they're great brushes and if somebody had a problem with handles it would be easily solved by wrapping tape around the handle until it felt right for the painter.I love the point they sustain when i'm painting.
Brian

 

[brian]

I've now bought 4 of these brushes and they're brilliant!!!!!!

 

[billyturnip]

That's good enough for me!

Roger.

 

[DEL]

Just spent a couple of hours using them and so far better than so good.
Been working on detailing a couple of faces and they've held their points beautifully, good paint retention so you can work away without having to keep wiping and charging the brush.
Cleaned up very easily and retained a very nice point. Early days but it's a product I've got a good feeling about.
Took a minute or two to get used to the narrow handles but I have to say I've come to like them.
Cheers
Derek

 

[custer760]

Just ordered 20 brushes, if my painting isnt as good as Supersnads then he owes me some beers in Folkestone!!!! ;-)

 

[brian]

Just ordered 20 brushes, if my painting isnt as good as Supersnads then he owes me some beers in Folkestone!!!! ;-)

Your painting will be better than mine so you'll owe me a few beers!!!!

 

[DEL]

Both your paintings better than mine ...... buy me beer, it's only fair

 

[brian]

Hi Pete
Just remember who put you on to these brushes mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If i'm still British when i'm at Euro i'll definitely buy you a beer,but if i'm an independent Scotsman you'll get SFA!!
Brian

 

[custer760]

Brian, since Ive been living here in Germany now for 35 years .I dont care who buys me a beer,English or Scot.
Regards
Pete

 

[brian]

I didn't think you were that old Pete,must have moved to Germany when you were 5 Of course i'll buy you a beer mate but hopefully as a member of the U.K. as independence is not for me.
Brian

 

[brian]

Well,that's 2 weeks gone by since i bought these brushes and i can't fault them at all.I use them all the time except for all the undercoating.I'm deliberately giving them a hard time with oils, printers ink , liquin ,white spirit and washed with fairy liquid. As every brush has it's limitations,buti've not reached that point yet, they're as good as the day i bought them.If they can keep this quality going i'm saying cheerio to Series 7 and i thought i would never see the day i said that.When it comes to my passion for painting figures, money is never an object, i always buy the best that suits me.So it's just a bonus that these brushes are a lot cheaper.This is my honest opinion ,but you acrylic guys might see it differently.
Brian

 

[DEL]

When it comes to my passion for painting figures, money is never an object,
Brian

Good, you can pay for me to go to Monte San Savino next year and I'll tell you all about it when I come back.
Thanks in advance
I've worked solidly for 2 days with them and they're great so far.
Derek

 

[Nap]

Hi guys ,
These are certainly getting good comments ..mine should be here this week ....looking forward to trying them out with the Acrylics

Nap

 

[Mark Dollery]

Looks like Windsor & R & C have met their nemesis , I think I might indulge in a set & see if it is all true...
Mark D

 

[Snowy]

Thank you Brian. I shall have to order some.

 

[JonP]

All being well we will have some Brokentoad brushes and their pigments available on the Sphere stand at Figureworld on Saturday
(We will also have the usual selection if W&N series 7s too!)

 

[Nap]

Jon,

Nice one I am sure that they will fly off your tables ...hopefully my order from Artisan should be with me before FW

See you at FW

Nap