BEST FOR OIL-BASED PAINT: Purdy Black Bristle Series Medium-Stiff Sash Paint Brush. Providing a high-quality and smooth finish, most notably on woodwork, this Purdy brush boasts hog bristles that hold more paint and disperse it more evenly than other bristle materials. Presa Premium Set. For homeowners, handymen, painters, and extreme Do-It-Yourselfers in search. Probably the best Paint Brush in the world Lucas ProFinish. By admin 9 Comments. Lets make no bones about it, this is the best paint brush money can buy (or at least I have ever used). It applies paint evenly, cuts in perfectly and never leaves bristles behind. It is a genuine pleasure to hold in your hand and it feels rock solid. The flat brush in the photo has hog hair, which holds paint well and, being stiff, is ideal for leaving brush marks in paint should you wish to do so. The Round Brush- A round paintbrush is the most traditional brush shape, and what most people imagine when they think “art paintbrush.” A decent round brush will come to a lovely sharp point. That should result in your best brush. 2010 thoughts on best brush for oil paint. I would always have said Hamilton Perfection were the best brushes on the market. Chinese hog hair, stainless steel ferrules, and the most exquisite varnished handles. The bristles are long, and the more they wear down, the fewer brush marks they leave in the paint.

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I was kindly invited to the product launch of the Lucas Pro-Tools ProFinish paint brush back in December last year. It was a glittering affair at the McLaren factory and so certainly a memorable evening. I was also given a sample brush to try at the party and have been using it consistently for the past 7 months. This is the most field testing we have ever done for a review of a British made product.

The first thing to address is why is has taken me so long to produce this review. The issue is that the Lucas Pro-Tools paint brush is so damn expensive. At £60 each, I have to admit, I was struggling to justify the cost… but I think I now might be able to.

The first thing to note is that this brush is not really meant for enthusiastic amateur DIYers like me. It is a proper professional tool. My usual approach to paint brushes is as a disposable commodity. As such, if I spend £10 on a pack of 3 brushes I feel hard done by. So, I am really not the target market for this product and this is perhaps why I wrestled over the cost for so long.

The Lucas after 7 months use

The last few months have given me plenty of opportunity to test the Lucas to the limits. I have built a conservatory, added a loft conversion, redecorated the kitchen and touched up the paint in just about every other room in the house. The Lucas has been with me every step of the way and, while it is not looking as fresh as it once did, it is still as functional as when I opened the box.

The one thing I cannot quantify is how much of its current good form is down to the construction and how much is down to my reverence for it. I look after this brush better than any tool I have ever owned. Each brush comes with it’s own little comb which you are advised to run through your brush after every use. I diligently do just that, which actually makes cleaning far easier, and tuck it way in its supplied solid plastic cover. I am sure that this routine goes a long way to preserving the brush but let’s not underestimate the part that the quality of construction play in all of this.

Lets make no bones about it, this is the best paint brush money can buy (or at least I have ever used). It applies paint evenly, cuts in perfectly and never leaves bristles behind. It is a genuine pleasure to hold in your hand and it feels rock solid.

With a pure beech handle and seamless aluminium ferrule (the bit holding the bristles in) the ProFinish comes in a beautiful presentation box complete with a comb, guard cover and instructions.

So, is it worth the money? I surprise myself in saying this but I think it might be. It is only after all these months of use that I now understand the value of a good quality paint brush. If you are going to use it once or twice a year then the investment in the Lucas is likely not going to be a good one but if you are a regular user, or indeed a professional, then I can see how this would start to pay for itself after a while.

Ultimately, painting is my least favourite DIY job. The fact that the ProFinish has made it significantly less painful is actually worth a lot to me.

– James

The Best Paintbrushes for Emulsion in the World

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I’ve been a decorator for the best part of 30 years and I’m a real brush geek, trying loads of different brands from across the work. The Decorators Forum UK have asked me to name the very best paintbrushes for emulsion, these are my top 5. Most are available in the UK.

Richard

Richard is a Canadian paint brush manufacture. Currently they have a limited range available from Mypaintbrush. Or you can have access to the full range from Canada which means shipping over. They are what I’d call a premium brush. Very high-quality bristles & ergonomically designed. I love the sheer number of filaments in the brush and length of them. It holds loads of paint and lays of very well. What I don’t like is the density and length of the filaments when it’s wash out time! The amount of material it holds can make it a chore to wash out, taking significantly longer to clean. Also buying from the UK you only get access to a limited range. Price is in the £10-£15 area, so not cheap, but a very nice brush. A solid 8/10 for me. Easily one of the best paintbrushes out there.

Oldfields

Oldfields have been making paint brushes in Australia for over 100 years. They are master brush makers. I’ve been using Oldfields for over a year now. They have recently become exclusively available from Mypaintbrush. They are an extremely well made and designed brush. Available in beaver tail and long handled. Nice soft synthetic filaments, paint pickup and flow are also great. Long lasting and hold their shape incredibly well after washing out. What I don’t like; Not a lot honestly…Maybe a few more filaments in the oval brushes, but that’s just me being picky. Price wise I think they are bang on the money at 2 brushes for £15. I’d rate then easily at 9/10.

Zachary Royals

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Another Canadian paintbrush manufacture. Once again, I’ve been using them for over a year now. I was reluctant to put these forward initially due to the difficulties in obtaining them. As of writing this, they are only available from one UK Facebook seller, although you can buy them from Canada and have them sent over. Zachary Brushes have a super soft and thin filament blend, very similar to a Proform Blaze, but with zero twisting issues. They excel in cutting in too. They are easily one of the best cutting brushes I’ve ever used. They are a good brush in every way, but the cutting line the produce is very good indeed. I don’t like how hard they are to find/obtain in the UK. They need to try harder to secure a proper EU/UK distributor. Also, I find the filaments tend to hold on to the dry paint around the ferrule. Price wise it’s a bit all over the place. If you can get them UK supplied £12ish a brush, ordering from USA/Canada £35 for 3. I’d rate them a 8/10.

Premier

A massive USA brand, although better known for their rollers than brushes. They make rollers for a host of other brands; chances are high you’ve used their stuff and not known it. Premier have 3 main blends available. My preference is the Morton firm blend. It’s a great brush for your thicker paints like Dulux Diamond matt and Armstead Anti mould. Good pickup and laying off. Nice ergonomics and wash out very well. I don’t like the filming length, I feel it could be a touch longer. Currently only available from London Decorators’ Merchants, but I believe that’s going to improve soon. Price wise… £10 – £15 a brush depending on size. Solid 7.5/10

ProDec Ice Fusion

I couldn’t do a brush review without including Ice Fusion paintbrush! I got off to a rocky start with these. I was initially comparing them to the premium brushes I’ve talked about. I was left underwhelmed, an average brush. Not worth all the fan fair. Then I took a second look. I compared them to other brushes in their price range, Fox, Axus, Rolling Dog, Ciret etc… Now they make sense! Using them back to back with those the Ice Fusion blow the competition out the water. For me there isn’t another brush at this price point that comes close. £15 for a box of 3! They are a great everyday brush. Hold a fair amount of paint, lays it down well, washed out great and held there shape too. I love the move away from paper envelopes to the waterproof plastic… I don’t like the aluminium ferrule though. Price is great at £15 a box, solid 7/10.

And they are the 5 best paintbrushes for emulsion in the world as I see it. I hope you found it useful

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