Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

http://www.rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/pure-kolinsky-sable/pure-kolinsky-pointed

Just been checking out these brushes online and they look like pretty good, cheaper alternatives to Windsor and Newton.

Anyone ever used them before, and If so, what sizes would be the closest equivalents to a GW standard brush and detail brush?

I use them for the majority of my painting. They're great. Not quite as good as W & N 7 series, a little less durable, but there's really not much between the two. 33 series are definitely the ones you want.

I don't know about analgous to GW sizes, but a size 1 will do you for most of your painting, a size 0 for particularly fine work. A 2 can be handy for basecoating an some detail work. Provided you don't duff up the points of course.

I've heard nothing but praise for Rosemary and Co. as quality, affordable brushes --- brilliant customer service and incredibly fast shipping. Even in the U.S. their shipping is excellent.

I've got plenty of brushes to burn through before I need new ones, but Rosemary and Co. are at the very top of my list.