bit cash sensitive at mo so the abc brushes set has got my vote for now many thanks to all !!! and cleaning soap ?? cant seem to find that at moThe usual recommendation for brushes are sable, such as Winsor & Newton 'Kolinsky Number 7' range, but I'm not keen on them. I find them a bit too soft, and tend to show wear fairly soon, no matter how carefully I look after them - or perhaps that's just me?
My preferred choice is Winsor & Newton 'Sceptre Gold 11'. They are sable - synthetic mixture, with very a similar performance to all sable, but slightly springier/stiffer, and more resilient
Also for detail painting I use Winsor & Newton 'University', which are all synthetic, and springier again, but still a usable paintbrush
Typical prices for a size 1 are - #7 = £9 or £10; SG11 = £4 to £4-50; Uni = £3
For detail work you will want the smaller sizes. The very fine brushes are sized 00000; 0000 etc, up to 0, usually written as 5/0, 4/0 etc, plus size 1. You don't need the full range, perhaps missing out some of the ?/0 sizes
However, there's only one way to find out what type and size you like, and that's to try a few, but I would include some Sceptre Gold 11
They are available from The Range hobby & household stores, or Surf t'Net
Also, have a look on t'Net & YouTube for 'Masters Brush Cleaning Soap' - it's excellent
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