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Robert Jones, Napa

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A cri du coeur from a former colleague of ours - he's ordered a consignment of Ivory brushes (small sizes, for detail) from Rosemary & Co: for whatever reason, they're slow to deliver and haven't responded to emails, he says. So - need being urgent - he's asking about alternatives. I must say I found this difficult, because the thing about Ivory brushes from R & Co is that they're pretty well unique. I have suggested he try Jackson's own Akoya synthetics for acrylics, and there is the ProArte range: but I haven't tried the former myself, and the latter don't have quite the snap and spring which are characteristic of Rosemary's brushes. Anyone have any other ideas? We're looking for fine detail brushes which are firm without being stiff and unresponsive, flexible without being floppy. I haven't needed to buy many acrylic brushes for a while now - and those I did buy are somewhat more flexible than Phil prefers (they were Rosemary & Co brushes too - Golden Synthetics in this case, plus Shiraz riggers). All thoughts gratefully received (and I'm hoping the Rosemary & Co issue is just a temporary shortage, because many of us depend on them).

Syd Edward

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heres my choice Robert ..Pro Arte Acrylic 202 , sizes 0 1. 2 3.& 4....A daVinci ussuri sable 1522 size 4 has snap and comes to a nice point. They are all good for wee pernikity details or tree branches or a flys eyelashes.and details of that nature.. regards Syd

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Keith Orange

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Rosemary brushes are good, I'm just about to order some today. It's the style called Shiraz, which has longer, softer bristles than the Ivory. I wouldn't bother emailing them, I would phone instead.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Thanks, I'll pass these ideas on. Maybe his brushes have arrived by now, of course. T'is often the way when you ask for an alternative to something you can't get - the thing you couldn't get turns up.
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Robert Jones, Napa

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Stop press: They turned up: lost in the post, but on being approached Rosemary & Co swung into action and sent a replacement shipment within 24 hours, I'm told. I've passed on all your suggestions to Phil (Kendall, of course) in the meantime; and fully intend to benefit from them myself. Has anyone tried the Jackson's Akoya brushes? They look interesting - might be worth a punt.

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I have tried Ivory Brushes but i found Mont Marte brushes are better than them for me and are easily available on different art supplies stores. Everyone has its own way of working so different artists like different kinds of brushes or supplies.