Best bristle brushes: Italian Art Store Series 692-made in Germany-- outstanding, strong yet very soft bristle brushes reminiscent of the old Grumbacher Deltas, no longer made. Nos. 2, 4. 6, 8, 10, 12.
Best cat tongue/filberts, for small areas: Rekab 600 Series, Nos. 6 and 8. Available best price at Italian Art Store.
Italian Art Store Order: (800)643-6440, online
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Best sable for detail : Dick Blick Sable Rounds, Detail, Nos. 2 and 4, Catalogue # PO5836-1002 and 1004 respectively. Inexpensive and terrific, super-control detail brushes. Dick Blick order (800) 828-4548 online
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