Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Round Series 1271R:

I used Gainsborough's many years ago also, but the ones made in India are not even to be compared with The Old US made ones which I still have...the same goes for The Degas Filberts also...when manufacturing went to India the QC went with it. WHat I cannot figure is that Prismacolor also took their Premier line there but still put out a superior product. they discontinued those sadly....

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

As a beginner in oils, I wanted the variety of brushes my teacher recommended, but I was still unsure about whether I'd stick with oil painting. The Grumbacher brushes from Blick were a affordable choice, and I'm going to stick with painting.

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Bright Series 1271B:

Inexpensive, responsive. Don't buy local when it's so easy to shop Dick Blick online!

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

If this product was ever great, it's fallen a long way. I purchased 4 of these brushes based on the stellar reviews and the amazing price. I regret not using that money to invest in one decent brush like the 2 Escoda Teijin brushes I purchased in the same order.

The flat, round, and filbert immediately lost their shape and left hairs in my acrylic paint. The point of a flat brush is to be able to make crisp, precise edges. I could not have done so to save my life, with the flat I bought. After rinsing the brushes and trying to reshape them, more bristles came out. I realized it was a lost cause.

Maybe this line of brushes was once of great quality as other reviews vouch for, but that just isn't true anymore.

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

My first set of these brushes got me thru college many years ago. Thats when I first began to master the stiff bristle. Thats when I realized Grumbachers superiority to the other brands as I compared. I don't really need to say anything after a person views what I produce with these tools. James Clayton Hamm

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

the flats and brights were great right from the door
fan lost shape after first use but after reshaping 2 times it now holds its shape
filbert was miss shaped from the door because of sizeing from factory but after reshaping it also now holds its shape
hair is very very good
if it wasn't for me having to reshape the fan and filbert i would have given 5*
the flat and bright are awsome i really love them

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

I ordered 11 brushes, after reading four 5* reviews. They looked perfectly pointed.I washed 3 to remove glue, there was no shape left. They looked like brooms.Little bristles fall in the paint. I gave up in one hour. Sorry

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

I have been using grumbacher brushes for several years, and am still extremely happy with the quality and the price.

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

I started painting with Gainsborough brushes 40 years ago and am pleased to discover that their quality and handling are as good as I remember.
They offer solid handling and quality at a very affordable price.

Comments about Grumbacher Gainsborough Brushes:

Over fifty years of using Gainsborough brushes has me singing its praises. When a brush washes up and retains a flat shape each time, it means I want to keep using this brand. I highly recommend it to my students. Happy that it is now available.