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Ok so I've started a poll to decide Dakka's favourite manufacturer. If you've tried a few companies and can't decide between two, I've enable multivoting.
Once we've sorted Dakka's favoutite brand name, we'll delve a litte deeper and try to come up with a conclusive list of different brush models.

I.e, if (when) Windsor and Newton do well, we'll poll the different series of W&N brushes.
We'll all then pitch in and make a definitive Dakka brush review.

I'm hoping that with community effort, we can use this info to create a one-stop-shop for the miniature painter to come and learn about great brushes.

Thanks guys!

Peace.

What about Kolinsky brushes?

W&N Series 7 are by far my favorite, with Raphael a close second (if cheaper though number 1)... and the NEW 'black handle' GW brushes as a distant 3rd place.

I actually have some dickblick Kolinsky brushes that I bought with intent to use for metallics but they kind of suck.

BTW: for folks in the US - ASWExpress.com is a great place to buy good brushes cheap... right now use code: J6D3 for 20% off.

at the advice of the owner of the gaming shop I bought a pack of army painter brushes. they are pretty good, but I don't have much to compare to since i was using a very cheap pack of brushes from Hobby Lobby.

W&N Series 7 hands down!

Oreren wrote:What about Kolinsky brushes?

I'm not familiar with the brand Kolinsky - perhaps you're thinking of the material Kolinsky Sable? A lot of the brushes in the list are made with Kolinsky Sable, so I think it's well represented.
I keep hearing good things about Loeb Cornell, I'm surprised there's not more votes for that in here. Thanks to those who've voted so far though.

Vallejo FTW!!

-=Scar=- wrote:Vallejo FTW!!

Odd thing with the Vallejo one I bought. Used them once and then the hairs started falling out like a chemo patient.

The cheap stuff at Micheals. Cheap enough to buy new ones in a month and still be cheaper then a single GW brush.