"I was quite pleased with the performance --- both brushes have plenty of snap! I thought the
Cats Tongue was most responsive and held lots of water. It's unique shape - curved to a point -
provides a flow of 'shapes from nature' when put to the paper."

Carlton Plummer AWS Noted artist (espec. Main rockbound coast), teacher.....MA

"I've used Kalish Finest Brushes for 4 years now and have no other brushes on my painting
station as I've found them to be so superior in all regards that other brushes pale by comparison.
As an oil painter, the "feel" of a brush is all important and until I found Harry and Ruth's brushes
I dispaired ever finding the kind of brushes I used to be able to buy when I started painting 40
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I no longer look anywhere but Kalish for my brushes. Thank you. A very satisfied customer."

Dean Morrissy Famous author and illustrator of childrens' books.....MA

"I was very skeptical about trying your brushes. After using a well-known brand for years,
yours proved to be superior. I love your brushes - thanks!"

Rosalyn Leach Daisey Noted artist - bird carving/painting, author, etc......DE

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Soni McF.....CA

"This letter is to thank you for manufacturing and marketing such a fine watercolor brush. In the past,
I have tried nearly every brush on the market including W..., I..., L..., S..., G..., R..., and a few others.
In the course of the years I have been painting, I have never found such quality in a brush as in your line.
The fullness of the body surpasses all others, and the fine tips enable me to brush the finest detail."

Barbara C.....WA

"I've had a chance to use a few of your brushes - very nice! Thank you for making available these
brushes at such modest prices. Clearly visible under a 20X loupe are the many long, tapered hairs
and very few of the blunt, square-ended hairs in the body of the brush that dominate the structure of
nearly all other brushes that I have seen."

Gordon M.....CA

"I LOVE my Kalish Brushes. They have wonderful balance, hold up beautifully with all my techniques,
maintain gorgeous sharp points, are a dream to use, and are much superior to the Series 7
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Fritz P.....CA

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but all your brushes are consistantly the best quality I've found. The quick and personal service
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and Full Body. After using your brushes, my old brushes seem like blunt sticks."

Gregory M.....CA

"I'm from Canada and we were a little worried that they wouldn't get here in one piece. I can tell you
that they perform just as good as ever. They are by far my favorite brushes. They're of superb quality
and I wouldn't paint without them anymore. Keep up the good work!"

Bernard P.....Canada

"I could not be more pleased. They are superb! I am a portrait artist working in oil, and your brushes
are just the thing for the control and fine detail I need. I'm glad I found you."

Jim S.....TN

"I've been testing fine oil brushes for the last few months. Brushes were tested from some, if not all,
the finest brush manufacturers in the world. For years I have purchased brushes from retail stores asking
for the best brush to do the painting job I was involved with, & paying for the best.
I have found your brushes to be the BEST brush for me. The Kalish Finest Brush has the best balance,
best hair, and best feel."

John V. O.....CA

"Your brushes are the finest quality that I have found. This is amazing in that they are also among the
least expensive that I have found. Thank you for the great brushes."

John F.....GA

"Your Kolinsky brushes are great for Egg Tempera as well as watercolor --- I will have all of my
students get them. Thanks for doing a great job on the Cats Tongue brush. And thanks for being
so nice to my students."

Rose M B.....CA

"I've been turning out my best watercolors ever. In fact, I might as well get rid of all my other brushes
because there's no effect I can't create with the versatile cat's tongue. Every watercolorist should try it."

Joan E. K.....OH

"It is a rarity and a pleasure to do business with people who strongly believe in their product, with good
reason I might add. Count me as an enthusiastic proponent of your (and now my) brushes."

Randy O.....MO

"These are the best brushes I ever worked with --- top notch quality and extremely reliable. My
students always comment on how nicely you treat them and how helpful you are when they are ordering."

Ingrid A.....IL

"I have been an artist and a conservator for 15 years - used many brushes --- yours exhibit superior
spring, holding power and shape integrity. I want to take a moment to tell you how much
I have enjoyed your brushes."

Donald L.....VA

"I have to compliment these brushes for making my detailed paintings possible!
My latest commision of a racehorse crossing the finish line would have been a nightmare
without my Series1 Size 1."

Joan C.....NY

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Chuck H.....FL

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Jan F.....VA

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Jan W.....MN

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does it all by itself --- it is truly amazing --- tried others- wasn't satisfied."

Betty M.....NM

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FROM OUR READERS


Kudos for the Cat's Tongue

Thanks for publishing Carlton Plummer's
review of the kolinsky cat's tongue brush by
Harry Kalish Finest Brushes (tel: 800/322-5254)
in the Autumn 1999 "Studio Staples". His
enthusiaum for the brush was infectious and
I couldn't wait to try it. I promptly ordered a
1/2-inch cat's tongue brush, and since using
it, I've been turning out my best watercolors
ever. In fact, I might as well get rid of all my
other brushes because there's no effect I can't
create with the versatile cat's tongue. Every
watercolorist should try it.
Joan E Korber
Manchester, OH