gobob Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I bought some Sapphire brushes by Robert Simmons today. It's a sable/synth blend. They are very nice!! Anyone else try these out? I was just curious about performance and general lifetime. I normally use Loew & Cornell synths, but they're crapping out. I never expected them to last long anyways. Also, does anyone know where I can get Sable brushes? Besides Reaper, obviously. I mean more not on the internet. I didn't see anything that stuck out to me at Michael's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angorak Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 See if there is a local art store that stocks Windsor & Newton Series 7..might be more expensive than getting them from Dick Blick online but you said not online so there's my input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobob Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 I just figure that with shipping, shopping online vs. store shopping evens out if I'm testing brands (I.E. buying one brush to test). See if there is a local art store that stocks Windsor & Newton Series 7..might be more expensive than getting them from Dick Blick online but you said not online so there's my input BTW, thanks! I never heard of Dick Blick online. I'll have to check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastman Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I bought a Sapphire to test a few months ago: I use it often and the point is like-new. Raphael gets first place, Sapphire and W&N tied for second. When my Loew & Cornells die I'll replace them with Raphaels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vutpakdi Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I bought some Sapphire brushes by Robert Simmons today. It's a sable/synth blend. They are very nice!! Anyone else try these out? I was just curious about performance and general lifetime. I normally use Loew & Cornell synths, but they're crapping out. I never expected them to last long anyways. Also, does anyone know where I can get Sable brushes? Besides Reaper, obviously. I mean more not on the internet. I didn't see anything that stuck out to me at Michael's. At my nearby Michael's there were some low end Winsor and Newton sable brushes in the rack. I picked up one as a test travel brush and was quite disappointed especially when comparing it to a Series 7. The brush just felt very soft and had almost no spring. Dick Blick shipping is a little painful ($8 or so for up to $30 of merchandise), but their prices on Series 7 brushes are really good, so buying from Dick Blick can be worthwhile if you group orders a bit rather than buying a brush at a time. If you are going to get something from Dick Blick, you should also consider one of their porcelein palettes. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobob Posted June 15, 2006 Author Share Posted June 15, 2006 Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted June 15, 2006 Reaper User Share Posted June 15, 2006 And, just as a quick note, I've never had a problem when ordering brushes from either Dick Blick or italianartstore.com (where I get my beloved DaVincis). They always come neaty inserted in a long plastic baggie with tube-ules (bristle protectors!) intact. Though of course it's best to be able to pick out brushes in person, it's nice to know that at least a few online distributors take the trouble to preserve the expensive stuff! --Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vutpakdi Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 And, just as a quick note, I've never had a problem when ordering brushes from either Dick Blick or italianartstore.com (where I get my beloved DaVincis). They always come neaty inserted in a long plastic baggie with tube-ules (bristle protectors!) intact. My most recent Winsor & Newton Series 7 order from Dick Blick came with bristle protectors on the brush *AND* the entire brush in a larger, brush sized tube. Pretty nifty change from 6 months ago (when I just got the bristle protectors with multiple brushes in a baggie. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastl Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 *Arise old thread!* I just got an order from Dick Blick and the brushes were in tubes, with bristle protectors and wrapped in cardboard for shipping. Pretty darn secure. I figgered that there might be people with holiday cash to spend and questions about buying their brushes online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 And, just as a quick note, I've never had a problem when ordering brushes from either Dick Blick or italianartstore.com (where I get my beloved DaVincis). Hi Anne, Which DaVincis do you get? I know it's maestro, and I got one from dickblick once and I didn't like it as well as W&NS7 (although I did get a 10/0, which I think was a mistake for testing), but maybe I also got the wrong style. link to DaVinci Maestro List thanks! /ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted December 29, 2006 Reaper User Share Posted December 29, 2006 DaVinci Maestro, size 1. It's an incredibly versatile brush, a little longer and thinner than the Series 7's so it feathers like a dream, and I can do eyeballs with it even though it's huge. I also like the size 0, which is comparable to a Series 7 00 or a Reaper 0/5. --Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Series 10? /ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadier Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 ok well i know this is a bit off but i had a question regaurding brushes. i am looking at getting a new set since i have been using GW i mean i have done well with them but like everything they broke down so if you can refer a good set that would be great. also one thing i am wondering is if you guys know of any brushs that are quight stiff i noticed at least for fine detail if the brush doesn't bend and fan too much it helps me but the only reason i had a brush that did that is its one of my crapped out GW and well that brush finally got to the point that i can't use it Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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