Author Topic: Rosemary's series 33 Pure Kolinsky Sable Brushes (Read 19460 times)

matakishi · « **on:** January 28, 2010, 11:19:00 PM »

Back in September these were recommended by several members on a thread here so I went and bought a few to try them out. I promised at the time to report back so, after five months and 200+ figures I can confirm that my testing is complete.

The verdict? They really are good, excellent value and a joy to paint with. Buy them!
I've posted a quick review on my site but it pretty much says the same thing but with the costings and a note about the savings over synthetic brushes.

http://www.matakishi.com/reviews.htm

Captain Blood · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:02:39 AM »

A nice review Paul.

They really are great. Just as good as - if not better than - W&N sable, and at about a third of the price! And with lovely, friendly, fast and efficient customer service. Rosemary deserves every success.

Orctrader · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:07:50 AM »

Another convert

Quote from: Captain Blood on January 29, 2010, 10:02:39 AM

...Just as good as - if not better than - W&N sable...

I think they're better. But brushes are a very "personal" thing.

Captain Blood · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:11:27 AM »

Yes, credit where credit's due OT - you are indeed the True Prophet of Rosemary's Brushes...

I bless the day you put me onto them

dodge · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2010, 11:12:22 AM »

Quote from: Captain Blood on January 29, 2010, 10:11:27 AM

Yes, credit where credit's due OT - you are indeed the True Prophet of Rosemary's Brushes...

I bless the day you put me onto them

absolutely the best brushes I ever bought and they are still going over a year later as good as they were and I'm very bad at looking after brushes and I mean bad

dodge

Bugsda · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2010, 01:23:07 PM »

OK I'm sold, I'm going to order some tomorrow

Calimero · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2010, 02:01:04 PM »

I own 4 Rosemary’s brushes; a 1, a 0, a 2/0 and a 10/0… I barely ever used the last two because the point on the 1 and 0 is fine enough and keeps it shape. I really like them

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2010, 07:12:38 PM »

Looks like a virtual trip to Antenociti is in order.

Thanks for the review

Captain Blood · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2010, 07:36:20 PM »

GM - you can get them direct: http://www.rosemaryandco.com/index.php?osCsid=c823b407b9c1bacff7f294964c5d880f

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:26:27 PM »

Thanks Cap'n. Useful URL to have. Then again, Antenociti does have lots of other lovely stuff

Orctrader · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2010, 09:09:31 PM »

I think there may be some confusion here. Antenociti sells the Brush Soap. Rosemary sells the brushes.

Gluteus Maximus · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2010, 09:17:08 PM »

Quote from: Orctrader on January 29, 2010, 09:09:31 PM

I think there may be some confusion here. Antenociti sells the Brush Soap. Rosemary sells the brushes.

I'm easily confused

redzed · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:06:28 PM »

everyone should own W&N Series 7 no 00, 0, 1.
If only so as to compare them to other brands.
No one ever says 'Are 'x' brushes as good as Rosemary's/Foundry/GW etc'
It's always- 'How do they compare to W&N series 7.

Rosemarys are fine, a solid set of brush's, they're 90% as good as W&N, but they aint as good or better. Bristle fatigue is more drastic on Rosemary's and 'coming to a point' isn't as complete or regular when compared to series 7. Also the 'flow' is more even with W&N.
If you're not a full-time (or display only) painter, then Rosemary's are great value, unbelievable value really. I wish they had them when I started.

They're the second best after Series 7, but they're way, way cheaper.

Svennn · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:20:49 PM »

Quote from: redzed on January 29, 2010, 10:06:28 PM

everyone should own W&N Series 7 no 00, 0, 1.
If only so as to compare them to other brands.
No one ever says 'Are 'x' brushes as good as Rosemary's/Foundry/GW etc'
It's always- 'How do they compare to W&N series 7.

Rosemarys are fine, a solid set of brush's, they're 90% as good as W&N, but they aint as good or better. Bristle fatigue is more drastic on Rosemary's and 'coming to a point' isn't as complete or regular when compared to series 7. Also the 'flow' is more even with W&N.
If you're not a full-time (or display only) painter, then Rosemary's are great value, unbelievable value really. I wish they had them when I started.

They're the second best after Series 7, but they're way, way cheaper.

I agree with this but would add that my personal experience is that W&N 7's do not have the same quality control as they used to. Get a good one and it is unbelievably good but I have had a few that have been inferior. I have used W&N 7's for around 25 years and am certain that they are not as good as they used to be.

Bugsda · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2010, 02:02:17 AM »

I haven't used anything but series 7s in the last 30 odd years but I've just bought some Rosemary's.

If I've just done 7 quid in cold blood I'll hold you all responsible

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