Paintbrush set, pu leather

I am just starting my watercolor and gouache painting journey. I was looking for an inexpensive, but good quality brush set. I purchased this brush set because of the travel case and the low cost. The handle is light, and the classic design makes it appealing to the eye. It’s not as short as other travel sets, but I prefer a long handle to help me adjust my pressure. Again, it’s light so it doesn’t mess with precision. The crimp is made of wire on the round brushes, and flat brushes have a crimped metal ferrule. The ferrule on the round brushes appears to be made of plastic. I haven’t experienced any rusting on the metal ferrules or the wire crimps as of writing this (about 3 weeks after purchase). The brushes are synthetic taklon, which is a common fiber to use in synthetic brushes. It holds a lot of water, and generally reforms well after drying. The pointy tips have not de-pointed, which is something I’ve experienced with other synthetic brushes. I have experienced very minimal fraying as well. Maybe a few bristles out of place, but nothing crazy or unmanageable. Overall, I feel these brushes have been a fantastic beginner set. The large flat brushes have been great for washing my paper with water, and I’ve been able to use almost all the brushes so far. My only complaint is that the wire crimps occasionally snag the cloth I use to dry my brushes, but it has been so mild that it doesn’t detract from my rating. If it becomes an issue I can use pliers to press them back into the ferrule. In my photo you can see an example of the very minor fraying I’ve experienced, as well as more detail of the crimp and ferrules. Also! The brushes are very stiff when they arrive. Watercolor brushes often have a stiffening agent added to the bristles for protection during packaging. To remove it, swirl the brushes in water (don’t force them against the bottom of the cup), and gently swipe them against the side of your water cup to wash the stiffening product out of the brush.

The simplicity in its design and variety of shapes suitable for small and big watercolor paintings.

These brushes have been terrific quality and I have repurchased. I keep checking this maker as they expand their variety and am excited to add to my collection. Their prices are very fair and I love the improvement of my watercolor painting. They hold a lot of water/paint and maintain a good point when properly maintained.

This is an unexpectedly good set for little money, and I think it's worth it. Excellent size, high-quality construction, good medium elasticity, thin tips... I work a lot with watercolors, and of course I have expensive brushes, but I use more than half of the brushes in this set regularly. Even at first glance, the inexpensive case turned out to be very convenient, especially for plein air painting. I highly recommend it for beginners; it's a significant savings, a versatile set, and surprisingly good quality.

Top quality paint brushes in a travel smart pouch