To get the best results when painting, make sure you choose the right brush. Brush quality and the right brush for the job will make all the difference in what your trying to accomplish. Here are a few guides to help you find the right brush.
Will you be doing oil, water or acrylic painting?
When using water-based you will need a synthetic bristles. Natural filaments, like Chinese bristle, soak up water and become floppy. For oil-based finishes, you can use brushes made with either synthetic or natural filaments.
What are you going to paint?
Will it be a canvas, wall, wood, ceramic, paper and the list goes on.
How thick is your paint or finish?
Water-based paints tend to be thicker than older paints. These finishes require a stiffer brush. Brushes made with 100% polyester or with a combination of polyester and nylon are stiffer than 100% nylon brushes. Also, if you are painting during warm weather, use a brush with some polyester as nylon tends to soften at higher temperatures.
Other factors.
Other things to consider in choosing the right brush are thickness and handle design. Thicker brushes carry more paint (fewer trips to the paint can) but are heavier. If you want a lighter brush, look for a thinner version. .
Handle designs vary widely. Sash brushes are designed to be twirled in your hand as you paint. They use rat tail handles (round) or sash handles (long and oval-shaped). Beaver tail handles are designed to be held in your fist as you paint across long surfaces, like siding. The more detailed the painting job, the more maneuverable the handle should be.
Conclusion
As a general rule of thumb if I could only buy one brush for each paint type, it would be a Round for a watercolour, Flat for acrylic and a Filbert for oil.
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