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Miniature Pewter

What is the best type of brush for painting pewter miniatures?

Synthetic, natural sable, etc? Any specific brand names?
I am using Citadel and Reaper paints--water-based acrylics. I want a brush that will keep its shape over time.
I have been painting for a number of years and am finding that Citadel brushes are very limiting and not the best quality. I could really use advice from someone who has been in the hobby for a long time and has tried many types of brushes.

I have only been painting for the last two or three years, and the learning curve has been steep at times.

When it comes to brushes, like any tool, use the best You Can get. Winsor-Newton Series 7 sable brushes seem to be an industry standard. I have a few #2 Rounds and use them for just about everything. I have tried the P3 brushes, but I am only fond of the dry brushes at this point.

The new Citadel sable brushes are pretty nice, and relatively cheap compared to others. I picked up a few of the basic brushes and have expanded into the dry and fine detail brushes.

I think the sables hold their points and shape a lot better than anything synthetic.

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