Brad Sears Brush Appreciation

[bijou]

Brad has been making brushes for quite a while now and I feel is deserving of a thread commending the work that he does. Over the last 2 years, Brads designs and unique elegant combinations of resins has elevated his brushes to a unique level to where you know without looking at the logo that is a Brad Sears brush.

The brush to the right is a BS Knight 28 in Coral with a single Amber ring with the select 1804A2F knot, this brush has moderate backbone with the softest of tips. To the left is a 151 28 with the same 1804A2F knot, this brush has medium backbone with the softest of tips. I could not be any more pleased.

Now, this is a hard decision, which one do I want to buy?

Photo: Vivian Maier

 

[tortswon]

What is the difference, if any, between moderate backbone and medium backbone? Also, what is the color of the base on the brush on the left? Thanks!

 

[bijou]

Moderate to me is between soft and medium, a moderately soft flexibility to the knot. Medium backbone with soft strong tips will give a nice face massage The base BS resin color is amber.

 

[BigJ]

LOVELY!!

 

[Sharp_Obsession]

Brad has been making brushes for quite a while now and I feel is deserving of a thread commending the work that he does. Over the last 2 years, Brads designs and unique elegant combinations of resins has elevated his brushes to a unique level to where you know without looking at the logo that is a Brad Sears brush.

The brush to the right is a BS Knight 28 in Coral with a single Amber ring with the select 1804A2F knot, this brush has moderate backbone with the softest of tips. To the left is a 151 28 with the same 1804A2F knot, this brush has medium backbone with the softest of tips. I could not be any more pleased.

Now, this is a hard decision, which one do I want to buy?
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Photo: Vivian Maier

Buy them all. Brad deserves a lot of appreciation.

 

[maclean3]

Buy them all. Brad deserves a lot of appreciation.

There you go.
If you can only choose one, which one feels more natural in your hand when you pick it up? Which one puts the dumbest smile on your face when you rub it on your cheek? That's the one you want.

 

[FlScott]

I recently bought this brush about a month ago. It's an outstanding brush and puts a smile on my face.



It's a bit wet in this picture, I used it about an hour ago.

 

[maclean3]

View attachment 904417 I recently bought this brush about a month ago. It's an outstanding brush and puts a smile on my face.

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It's a bit wet in this picture, I used it about an hour ago.

That's beautiful!

 

[Sharp_Obsession]

Here are my two to start. I'm sure I'll order more.

 

[ackvil]

I have just one Brad Sears brush. It is with the Morris & Forndran 2XL Finest knot. For the price, I was disappointed with the brush. This was the only brush I ever bought that had a funk that lasted through several washings. The brush is OK - just not worth the money IMHO. Perhaps, the Brad Sears knot would be better.

 

[Sharp_Obsession]

I have just one Brad Sears brush. It is with the Morris & Forndran 2XL Finest knot. For the price, I was disappointed with the brush. This was the only brush I ever bought that had a funk that lasted through several washings. The brush is OK - just not worth the money IMHO. Perhaps, the Brad Sears knot would be better.


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Yeah, Brad's work on that is only the handle. Lee Sabini did the knot. I recently had a Simpson's Chubby 2 in Best that was awful with the "wet dog" smell. I am waiting on a M&F 2XL. I hope my experience is different. And both my Brad Sears were best smelling new brushes I have ever had. Nearly zero funk. Definitely below my tolerance level for a new brush.

By the way with the "wet dog" I found PAA Brush Soap and Johnson's Baby Shampoo do wonders. I also am confident a good dog shampoo would help tremendously.

 

[FlScott]

There was no funk with Brad's brush that I recently purchased.

 

[koolkankat]

I have 4 Brad Sears brushes and none of them had any noticeable badger funk. Will post pictures later.

 

[pbrmhl]

My latest Brad Sears is en route—a Cumberland Ebonite.

 

[DBlitz]

Beautiful brush! @pbrmhl

 

[boilerphan]

New M&F 2XL blonde badger incoming! Lemon drop with lapis.

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• boilerphan
• Sep 28, 2018

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• boilerphan
• Sep 28, 2018

 

[EB Newfarm]

Wow. Gulp- Lemon drop lapis. That is a beauty.

 

[r32nj]

Mine is on the way too.

 

[boilerphan]

Wow. Gulp- Lemon drop lapis. That is a beauty.

Thank you! I am quite pleased with it. Can't wait for it's arrive.

 

[r32nj]

Mine is on the way too.