PurityThruFire Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 All I ever used to hear about was W&N Series 7, now I hear a lot of people talking about DaVinci Maestro brushes. So my question is, what's the deal with these DaVinci brushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I heard a rumor that Anne likes 'em. Funny you should mention it -- I was just looking at some online, wondering if I had found the 'right' ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurityThruFire Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 I heard a rumor that Anne likes 'em. Funny you should mention it -- I was just looking at some online, wondering if I had found the 'right' ones. Funny you should toss that link out there as I just threw caution to the wind and ordered a 2/0, 0 and a 1 of the series 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilesuck Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 By the description, they are the same type of hair that series 7 uses. just a different manufacturer, so you may get a different way to form the brush, or different glue type so they preform just a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Funny you should toss that link out there as I just threw caution to the wind and ordered a 2/0, 0 and a 1 of the series 10. It's all about the timing... I almost pulled the trigger on a couple of these tonight myself, then balked at the shipping cost. Blick is better on shipping by $5 vs. Jerry's, but still, without anything more solid than a rumor to go on, I hesitated. You are more daring than I. Care to write a review when they arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurityThruFire Posted August 21, 2007 Author Share Posted August 21, 2007 I dont so much mind the shipping, especially when the brushes are a good 50% - 60% off, besides, I ordered more stuff anyway, I needed some hogs bristle flats for *gasp* drybrushing and those cool-as-hell disposable paper pallettes. It's really tough for me to write reviews for art equipment because I have no f'ing clue what I'm talking about. My definition of liking a brush is when it "feels right". I'll certainly give it my best shot when I get them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All-Terrain Monkey Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 They have a different length and barrel thickness to them than the Series 7's, so they act a little differently. I love'm, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I dont so much mind the shipping, especially when the brushes are a good 50% - 60% off, besides, I ordered more stuff anyway, I needed some hogs bristle flats for *gasp* drybrushing and those cool-as-hell disposable paper pallettes. It's really tough for me to write reviews for art equipment because I have no f'ing clue what I'm talking about. My definition of liking a brush is when it "feels right". I'll certainly give it my best shot when I get them though. Ahh...I'm broke, so a couple of discounted brushes was all I could approach. The shipping made the per unit cost go over my tiny limit of 'discretionary spending' left after Gen Con. The good news is, sales happen frequently enough. I'd prefer not to order online, but I have yet to find a store around here that carries anything like this. Ask for Kolinsky sable around here, even in the 'fine art' supply stores, and you'll invariably get directed to red sable. Well, that or a completely vacant stare. I'd certainly appreciate that kind of review, since I'm in exactly the same boat. I'm cool with knowing if the paint flows smoothly & consistently from the brush, if it snaps back to a sharp point, holds an edge when flattened a bit, good value for the money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrush65 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) The Da Vinci Series 10 is a very fine brush, one of my favorites. In comparison to the WN 7s the DV Series 10 has a thinner belly giving it a longer narrower profile with excellent snap. Da Vinci Series 11 brushes are made in the English style like the WN 7. I picked some up several years ago at the recommendation of two German mini painters I knew. They have given me good service so far. I also have a couple of their spotters (retouch) which offer points more in line with the WN7 minis. The handle on the Restauro is very comfortable. DakotaDaVincis Dakota has pics and info on much of the Da Vinci line. Edited August 21, 2007 by thrush65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 They have a different length and barrel thickness to them than the Series 7's, so they act a little differently. I love'm, personally. Who needs more of a review than that? *points above* If one of the great painters out there likes them, that would be a good reason to try them at the very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Yes, thank you, another celebrity endorsement has been duly noted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldarchy Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 hmmmm me thinks I may need to try them at some point. I seem to be one of the few remaining painters who loves WN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastl Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I'm still in the infatuation phase with my W&NS7 brushes and do not yet feel the need to stray. Actually they're doing everything I want them to do so there's no reason to try another brush. Yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmcl Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Agreed. I need to try one in person before I buy any. I use my one WN7 #0 for everything, and it's not likely to crap out for another year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helltown Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I know the best way to get clobbered now would be to say that I really don't like sables... so, I'll just say that until Russian weasel butt fur drops in price, the W&N7's that I've got will likely be the only sables in my brush jar. I really do prefer synthetics, they might not last for centuries like sable but then again Russian weasels might not either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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