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Yeah I like them, but keep them for the neat stuff. W&N Series 7 is often recommended but frankly is silly money. I like these
https://www.handover.co.uk/series-66-handover-pure-sable-watercolour-brush-medium-hair/
and
https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/kolinsky-sable-triangular-brush-no-01-cml-cml3355-01-p6595/Keep some cheap brushes for base layers, contrast paints, dry brushing etc but I use a size 0 or 1 from either of those 2 for nearly everything. I like the AS Handover ones in particular as they are slightly longer than most so hold more paint. And generally be aware of brush keeping tips, not getting paint in the ferrule, getting some brush soap for cleaning and that.
Sumo
Good stuff in here recently. Keep it coming!
Brushes: Are the posh sable ones worth it? I'm naturally relucatant to ask for anything expensive but my mum wants to give me something for xmas and it might as well be something I'll use so was thinking a nice brush and some brush soap so I can look after it.
Currently I use a set from amazon that cost about £7 which do ok but there are times when I find a brush that held its shape better, kept the nice point, or held more paint might be useful.
Looking at Windsor and Newton and they are significantly more for a single brush. If they are a "look after it and it'll last for your grandkids to use" type quality then I can see the value.