@Leia Tan
As long as the hair is Kolinsky sable, the performance is going to be pretty similar regardless of brand.
Both Reserva and Optimo can taper to sharp point. Reserva hair is firmer, will go back to its point slightly easier, and is better for painting details. Difference between Reserva and Optimo is subtle.
Do consider Da Vinci and Rosemary as well if the pricing is competitive.
Size 6 is good for print small areas, for A4 and A5 sizes. Size 2 is good for details. For larger brushes, those are mostly for covering large areas so you don't really have to get expensive Kolinksy sable for them. Consider a squirrel brush or a Da Vinci Casaneo synthetic brush.
I usually will skip brush sizes. E.g. Get 2, 6 and 10. Or Get 4, 8 and 12.
@Leia Tan
As long as the hair is Kolinsky sable, the performance is going to be pretty similar regardless of brand.
Both Reserva and Optimo can taper to sharp point. Reserva hair is firmer, will go back to its point slightly easier, and is better for painting details. Difference between Reserva and Optimo is subtle.
Do consider Da Vinci and Rosemary as well if the pricing is competitive.
See the brush prices on Jackson's Art too because they have free international shipping for brush purchases above £20.
Size 6 is good for print small areas, for A4 and A5 sizes. Size 2 is good for details. For larger brushes, those are mostly for covering large areas so you don't really have to get expensive Kolinksy sable for them. Consider a squirrel brush or a Da Vinci Casaneo synthetic brush.
I usually will skip brush sizes. E.g. Get 2, 6 and 10. Or Get 4, 8 and 12.
Silver Black Velvet is a good brand too.