Alright so when I got my tax return I got hit with SBAD pretty hard. I'm almost done with it though! I have a BK8 on the way from feelunique.com which I feel like will end up taking forever, but these are my brushes so far. Omega 636, vintage Kent BK4, Simpson Commodore X3, Rudy Vey High Mountain White 26mm/52mm, Rudy Vey CH Style 2 band finest XH 28mm/54mm. I think I have one last purchase in me, and I'm not sure what it's gonna be yet. I'm debating whether to try a Rooney, another Simpson, or perhaps a Thater. I like bigger knots 26-28mm and shorter lofts, low 50's. Grade of hair? Probably anything except Pure. I was quite surprised by the 2 band finest and Simpsons Best. Much softer than I expected! Suggestions are welcomed - I use VDH soaps and bowl lather. Anyway I'll shut up for now here's the pic: