Princeton Real Value, Series 9100, Paint Brush Sets for Acrylic, Oil & Watercolor Painting, Syn-Gold Taklon (Rnd 1, 6, 12 Liner 2, ANG Shader 1/2, Wash 3/4)

The Princeton Real Value brushes are great for beginners and amateur artists. They are a well-made low-cost brush and hold up for normal use. The bristles maintain their shape and hold water, making them good for watercolors. They are easy to clean, nice to hold, and have a nice appearance.

GET THESE. I cannot stress enough how well made these are. Incredible quality for the price. They hold a point extremely well. I can get a thinner line with this 12 brush than with other small brushes I have.Tips for beginners:- get artist's soap and/or a brush preserver: it will do you wonders- keep the little plastic pieces that comes on the brushes, they are great for keeping the brush in shape and good for keeping the bristles protected (e.g. travel)

These seem perfect for the beginner.

We’ve looked all over for brushes not made in China. These definitely fit the bill. Good quality that doesn’t break the bank.

Great for the price

Happy to support a business NOT IN CHINA. Good brushes, good price.

My son used these brushes to paint his model plane, where lots of detail was needed. He used organic solvent based paints and the brushes held really well, no loss of bristles. I also cleaned them relatively easy using acetone. They look like brand new.

I like the feel of the brushes and they do well. However, when I was opening the package, one paint brush was broken where the metal meets the wood and it completely came off. The metal didn't fall off - the wood was completely snapped. So unless it is replaced or it can be fixed well (but I know it probably won't feel right), I probably won't buy them again.