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  Robert |
Also, I haven't tried the new Aquabee sketchbooks but Joe's site says they are less toothy that the original. Since i use them to sketch in wolfe carbon pencil and overlay watercolors over the sketch, I fear they may no longer suit my needs, since toothy is a good thing when it comes to carbon pencils. If you have ordered the new version from joes and wish to comment on how it might work with a carbon or charcoal pencil, please do so. Thanks. | ||
Robert |
Oops--i checked--It is the #8404 Raphael #14. these retail for over 350 bucks. The brush depends upon the technique you use, but Ted Nuttal uses this as his sole brush. No other brush does he own. I ordered it. It is really nice. I was using the rosemary and before than the series #7 w/n. This is better! http://www.dakotabrushes.com/index_wc_round_fks_raphael.asp | ||
Robert |
I just purchased a Raphael #8040 (I think) Kolinsky sable #14. By far the best brush I've ever used. far better even than the Rosemary kolinsky that it replaces in my studio. At $150 it is actually a worth it, since it replaces essentially all other brushes except for a rigger and large wash brush. | ||
VJo |
The "mix" brushes have sable, squirrel and synthetic bristles which I find gives an even flow of the paint. They seem to hold more paint then the "Spin" series. | ||
Howard |
VJo, What do you prefer about the Mix brushes? Howard | ||
VJo |
I have both the Cosmotop Spin by DaVinci and the Cosmotop Mix (which I prefer)....seems to hold the paint well and still have some body. I was recently at an evening sponsored by DaVinci and had the opportunity to try out several types of their brushes. I think both the "Spin" and the "Mix" are quite good value for the price. | ||
James Vanders |
I, too, have tried Cosmotop Spin Brushes and think they are great. Honestly, I can't tell the difference in those and The Dreamcatcher brush and they are priced really really nicely - especially for the quality. I've never actually used Aquabee Sketchbooks, but I have heard nothing but great things about them. | ||
kimarielle |
Howard-I bought an Aquabee at Robert's suggestion, and it works great. I haven't done that much in it yet, so I can't give you a comprehensive review. It does buckle some if you use lots of water, but not too bad. I'll try to report on anything worth mentioning as I use it more. | ||
Anonymous Painter |
Yes, I have the #6 quill, and rounds #30 & #40. (I've tested, but not actually used, the latter.) The quill is wonderful -- holds plenty of water/paint, keeps a point, nicely resilient. Like all non-sable (nylon) brushes, Cosmospin brushes do tend to dump their load on first touchdown, but it's not as bad as with other synthetics. It hasn't been a problem in practice; I just figure there's going to be a puddle where I start, and plan to spread it from that point. I've used the quill at life sessions, and it works well for drawing -- very responsive. Never used the Aquabee, but I've heard good things on this board (another thread, I think). | ||
Howard |
Anyone use the Davinci Cosmotop Spin brushes? If you have, what's your opinion of them? Also, anyone use the Aquabee Sketchbook 800? If you have, how well does it work with watercolor? Howard |
