Chocolate, shoes, and tools all have one thing in common: you get what you pay for. Paint brushes are just like any other tool, the better the quality the higher the price tag. Good brushes are a good investment, whether it is a nice brush for cutting in walls, or a thin tipped detailed brush, in my experience quality cost more, but it also lasts longer.
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You can fight with a bad brush and use it 2 or 3 times before you give up and buy a better brush – or you can buy a good one to start with and save yourself the headache. I kinda prefer working headache free.I have dozens of paint brushes in every shape and size imaginable – and from every price range. The ones that are always in the bottom of the box (and never get used) are the cheapest ones. Occasionally I will buy a pack of them, but normally I buy individual brushes so that I can pick and choose the exact ones I need.
Since we’re specifically talking about sign painting, I thought I’d share my favorite go-to brushes. For lettering signs, I use two different ones. I tend to be drawn towards chunky, thick fonts, and filling those in is much, much easier if you have a wider brush. My choice is DecoArt Traditions Filbert brush in size 12. I love this brush because it has smooth bristles for good, even application. It doesn’t work well for precise angles, but fills in like a dream.
My favorite for detailing small angles and lines is a store brand brush from Plaza Arts (we have a store in Nashville), it is a Liner size 1. The smooth bristles (notice a theme?) makes getting into sharp corners a dream. It’s easy to handle and works incredibly well.The thing I love about both of these brushes is that they clean up very easily, maintain their shape for a long time (I’ve had my Plaza brush 2 years), and both react well to basically any kind of paint I use.
The Fairfax doesn’t do itty, bitty tiny lines, but Inever do painting that requires miniscule lines – I want to be able to see those lines on a sign across the room. If you need thinner, you can get brushes that are much thinner, though.
Brushes really do make a big difference when painting details (like fonts), so that the paint goes exactly where you want it to. Natural bristles make a lot of difference in the reaction between the brush and paint – so I always choose those over synthetic.
Want to learn more about painting signs? Be sure to see the other posts in this series:
Learn how to paint the letters with Sign Painting 101: Lettering Tips and Tricks
Choose the perfect paint with tips in the Sign Painting 101: Picking Paint
Series 820 - White Bristle Cutter
Made from the finest White Chungking Chinese Hog Bristle. These natural flagged tips are hand-cupped and set in the required shape for clean sharp edges. Used for all Sign and Banner work.
Series 821 - White Bristle Short Fitch
Best Paint Brush For Lettering
Made from the finest White Chungking Chinese Hog Bristle. These natural flagged tips are hand-cupped and set in the required shape for clean sharp edges. Used for all Sign and Banner work.
Series 822 - White Bristle Long Fitch
Made from the finest White Chungking Chinese Hog Bristle. These natural flagged tips are hand-cupped and set in the required shape for clean sharp edges. Used for all Sign and Banner work.
Series 823 - White Bristle Angular Fitch
Made from the finest White Chungking Chinese Hog Bristle. These natural flagged tips are hand-cupped and set in the required shape for clean sharp edges. Used for all Sign and Banner work.
Series 900 - Aqua Flow Lettering
Made with a unique blend of Squirrel Hair and Black Taklon. These lettering brushes are best suited for use with Watercolors and all water-based products. Developed for use with the new One Shot Paint.
Series 910 - Aqua Flow Filbert
Unique blend of Squirrel Hair and Black Taklon. Used for blending and strokework. This brush is loved for its soft texture and ability to hold a lot of water. Best suited for water-based products but can be used in all mediums. Ideal for use with One Shot Paints.
Series 920 - Aqua Flow Wash
A unique blend of Squirrel Hair and Black Taklon. Wonderful brush for China Painting. Ideal for watercolors and all water-based products. Used by Sign Painters with the new One Shot Paints. Its soft texture is great for painting on glass, rice paper, silk and for sumi painting.
Series 930 - Aqua Flow Signwriter
A unique blend of Squirrel Hair and Black Taklon. Ideal for use with all water-based products. Great for use with the new One Shot Paints. These brushes hold their chisel edge and shape. Great for backgrounds and other large pieces.
Series 960 - Aqua Flow Rounds
Unique blend of Squirrel Hair and Black Taklon. Developed for use with Watercolors and all water-based products but can be used in all mediums. Used by Sign Painters with the One Shot Paints. Works well when used on glass, silk and sumi painting.
Series 990 - Aqua Flow Dagger
Unique blend of Squirrel Hair and Black Taklon. Ideal for use iwth Watercolors and all water-based products but can be used in all mediums. The Sign Painter will love this when used with the One Shot Paints. These Daggers are used to make ribbons, leaves, borders, and all types of linework.
Series 2000 - Grey Squirrel Lettering Quills
Best Brush For Sign Painting
Made with the finest Grey Talahutky Squirrel Hair available. Mounted with Synthetic Quills for uniformity. Used for all types of lettering. This Grey Hair is suitable for painting on all surfaces.
Series 2010 - Grey Squirrel Hair Round Liner
Made with the finest Grey Talahutky Squirrel Hair available. Mounted with round nickel plated ferrules. These Liners are great for outlining letters and scrollwork. This Grey Hair is suitable for painting on all surfaces.
Series 2015 - Grey Squirrel Flat Liner
Made with the finest Grey Talahutky Squirrel Hair available. Mounted with flat nickel plated ferrules. This Grey Hair is suitable for painting on all surfaces.
Series 2020 - Grey Squirrel Letter Round
Made with the finest Grey Talahutky Squirrel Hair available. Mounted with round nickel plated ferrules. This Grey Hair is suitable for painting on all surfaces.
Series 2060 - Grey Squirrel Stroke
Made with the finest Grey Talahutky Squirrel Hair available. Mounted with flat nickel plated ferrules. A great single stroke brush for lettering on trucks and banners. Holds a sharp chisel edge. This Grey Hair is suitable for painting on all surfaces.
Series 2100 - Brown Squirrel Lettering Quill
Made with the finest Brown Kazan Squirrel Hair available. Mounted with Synthetic Quills for uniformity. Ideal for painting on glass and very smooth surfaces for a sharp, clean, professional look.
Series 2110 - Brown Squirrel Quill Liner
Made with the finest Brown Kazan Squirrel Hair available. Mounted with Synthetic Quills for uniformity. Ideal for painting on glass and very smooth surfaces for a sharp, clean, professional look.
Series 2170 Single Thick Gilder's Tip
A 4' wide, 55 mm long, single line of Squirrel Hair. Used for the application of Gold Leaf.
Series 2190 - Squirrel Sword Striper
Made with Pure Squirrel Hair with short handles. Used to pinstripe cars, trucks, and vans. Also used for banding, ribbons, and more.