Raphael brushes

[brian]

I've been using W&N series 7 brushes for about 20+years,but have noticed a drop in quality consistency,but after reading a thread on this forum,i had a go at using Raphael 8404 kolinsky sable brushes,and i'm over the moon with them.I've only had them a couple of weeks,and i'm an oil painter ,so they had to like white spirit thinners.So far they are amazing,as they keep a point so well.
Time will tell about their longetivity, but up to now ,they've got to be the best brushes i've ever used.
Got them from Jacksons Art Supplies online.
Brian

 

[billyturnip]

Good to know Brian, cheers.

 

[Nige]

Cheers for that Super. On another note I popped into the local Hobby craft store today and they were selling off all of their Artist quality Georgian oil paints at £2 a tube.

 

[billyturnip]

Cheers for that Super. On another note I popped into the local Hobby craft store today and they were selling off all of their Artist quality Georgian oil paints at £2 a tube.

Is that in Aberdeen Nige?

 

[Nige]

Is that in Aberdeen Nige?

Inverness mate. Don't know if its just this store though so its worth popping into your nearest one on the off chance.

 

[billyturnip]

Inverness mate. Don't know if its just this store though so its worth popping into your nearest one on the off chance.

Just wondered if it was Aberdeen as I'm up there a week on Thursday, I know it's a way off but it might be worthwhile popping in on the off chance. Cheers.

 

[Nige]

Don't know how long the clearance has been on for. They are also getting rid of the Gouache and watercolours as well. Plenty of those left.

 

[megroot]

Thanks Brian,
Gonna try them when you'r done with your expirement.

Marc

 

[oldtrousers]

Yes, I've been using the Raphael 8404s for almost a year now and totally agree!

 

[Alex]

they will keep their point, don't worry about it. I use them all the time with acrylics and they are amazing. I love their thick belly.

 

[theBaron]

For folks here in the States, we can get them from Richard Blick, too:

http://www.dickblick.com/products/raphael-kolinsky-red-sable-fine-pointed-round/

I need to replace a brush I have mislaid somewhere, so maybe I'll get one of these and try it, too.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Buckledresin]

another vote for 8404's excellent brushes

 

[brian]

Have been using a size 1 and size oo for about 3 weeks now,and they've been in and out of white spirit on a daily basis,and they're still perfect.
Best brush i've ever used!! and i don't say that lightly.
How they will be with you acrylic boys, i couldn't say,but well worth checking them out

 

[Nap]

Hi Brian

Going to try these for Acrylics ..what are the actual hairs in length and thickness like compared to Series 7 ?

Nap

 

[yellowcat]

I have been using Raphael brushes since the eighties and they are absolutely fantastic for oil, enamel, designer gouache, egg tempera and watercolour.

 

[theBaron]

Just a little followup on what I said earlier about Richard Blick. I stopped by the local DB over lunch yesterday and found that they did not have the Raphael sable brushes in the store. I have to order them online. Not a problem, just a minor inconvenience. If I can have them sent to the store for pickup, I can save on shipping (being Dutchy!).

Prost!
Brad

 

[brian]

Hi Brian

Going to try these for Acrylics ..what are the actual hairs in length and thickness like compared to Series 7 ?

Nap

About the same thickness and a wee bit longer,but not by much

 

[Chrisr]

I am currently using them as well, and I can back up Brian's recommendation. Very good indeed. Give them a go Nap, I doubt you will be disappointed.

Chris

 

[Nap]

Cheers Brian and Chris ....I have got 2 of each size 0 and 1 on their way ( from Jacksons as they were cheaper! )

Looking forward to trying them

Nap