Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

I have Simmons Signet Brushes that are years old and in better shape than the ones I purchased December 2011. Very disappointed, they fray at the edge.

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

Signet white bristle brushes my favorite for over 35 yrs to create oil paintings, also a set I have for acrylic paintings. '2011 I'm using the same Signet brushes I purchased 1970 - 1990's. Not abusing the brushes when painting, laying them horizontal instead of leaving them to stand in thinner and/or oil, and carefully cleaning the brushes when I am finished for the day, Signet brushes should remain in good shape for years.
Obviously, other reviewers of these brushes haven't cared for their brushes, abused the brushes when they used them & left them to stand in terpentine, oils, etc., for hours, & never cleaned them or stored them properly. So, they blame it on the brush & give a poor review. Too bad. They have to buy more brushes of another brand. What a shame to miss the value & quality of Signet brushes.

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

I like this kind of brushes for oil painting. You will not find others with this high quality for such a fairprice.

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

I purchased several large flat and bright Simmons Signet brushes to use with traditional oils. They wore down so fast it was almost like acid was eating them down. Really unbelievable. Was something in the brush reacting to Turpenoid? I have never used another brand of natural hair brush that wore down so fast. Switched to Winton Bristle Brushes which last at least three times as long.

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

I have relied on this brand for a few years. Painted some of my best things with them. That was years ago and the quality has drifted. They are keeping me from producing my best works. 10 years ago the brushes were better than average. They held their shape and had good balance. Now the balance is catch as catch can and they do not hold their shape. There are a few good ones in the rack but by the time you figure it out you have purchased them and used them too much to return. I would say most of them are lemons now.

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

These brushes are durable, resilient & hold a ton of paint.... love them!

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

The Broad brush in this series is very nice. Broad yet not over thick, which is nice as it doesn't eat a lot of paint that would be left unused on thicker brushes of the same size. One caution, however, is the first brush I bought (not thru Dick Blick) is constantly shedding so there is some quality control issues. But, the other two I have bought thru DickBlick are just fine.

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brushes:

Brushes tend to retain their shape and don't splay like so many others I've tried, i.e.they retain their shape better than more expensive brushes I've used.

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Filbert Series 42 and 43:

These brushes are superior to many more expensive out there yet are beautiful to use and perfectly constructed

Comments about Robert Simmons Signet Brush Packs:

I have about ten of these brushes and I'm a huge fan. They are well made, comfortable, and seem like they would cost much more. The only complaint I can come up with is that they occasionally lose hairs on the canvas, but not nearly like many other brushes in this price range that I have tried.

I use these for oil painting and they take paint very well and are easy to handle. I've had some of these brushes for quite a while now and they've held up beautifully. Definitely would recommend!!!