Redtree Badger Hair Paint and Varnish Brushes

They are styled after badger hair brushes and are NOT authentic badger hair.It's not a bad brush for the asking price but if you're looking to build a true varnishing arsenal think twice.

I was painting some 3"" pinstripes on the hull using Interlux polyurethane. This was my first attempt at trying the roll and tip method. The rollers were perfect and did not leave any sort of fibers. The badger hair brush was fantastic. I am completely amazed at the difference between a badger hair brush and any other brush I've ever used. The paint flowed perfectly and there was never a loose hair. This was the prefect combination. Now If I could only lay down a straight tape line, I'd be on cloud nine

Used big box store brushes for home varnishing projects. Bought these specifically for boat projects and they made a huge difference. Will buy again when the time comes.

I last used these brushes in applying Epithanes on a newly build Adirondack Guide boat by Phoenix Small boat builders in North Branford, CT. They have a comfortable fit for my hand and allow great product release in any alkyd product.

Best I have ever used. Take care of them and their multi season

I don't use it because they lied about what is made of. As many do. Quit calling Chinese Boar Hair Badger hair. They are NOT the same animal. You can't get Badger Hair from a Boar. Even in China!

Best brushes I have ever used. Big Thanks to shipwright Louis Sauzedde who talked about these in one of his videos. Glad I tried them their the Best

Was looking for a nice small badger hair brush for detail varnish work in smaller areas and overhead work. Jamestown sales said the 1"" badger hairs where not available and recommended this china bristle version mix to try. I told her I would give it try as I am a varnish brush enthusiast. The brush has a lot of bristles and is a little chunky. The bristles are tapered at end for a feathered edge but the short length of the bristles still give it a chunky look. Was loosing a few bristles with initial uses but I it is better now that I have all the loose ones pulled out. Although it is a 1"" brush it is still not that great for small detail work. Just not getting great flow out of it. I am interested if a true badger hair version of this brush would be any better? My search for a better brush will go on.

This is an excellent shellac brush and, at a fair price. Unlike some of the ""woodwoker supply houses"" that charge outrageous prices.

bought for use with roll & tipping. bad decision. brush quality is poor, bristles fell out, and the edge of the brush bristles isn't even so I was constantly getting brush marks.

I used this product for varnishing. It's possible to remove the whole bristles when they come off if you see them, but the pieces are impossible. These were 1/4 inch or shorter. I sanded and did another coat but had same problem. I strained varnish between coats to remove any dirt or bristles. Sorry, Jim (Janis was name on credit card)

Hands down the VERY BEST varnish brush I have ever used, and mister I have tried them all!! Holds an insane amount of material and flows the finish oh so smooth!!!!!

You get what u pay for. If your looking for a 'get it done', this brush is for you, but if you want the best, look else where.

Smooth and even for final coat painting & varnishing. Also good brush to use for roll & tip application, but unfortunately need to be discarded after use with 2-part epoxy paint, which I didn't realize when I started. I'd have used a much cheaper brush if I had.

The varnish distribution was very good using Epifanes.

The best varnish brush I have ever used, and I have used a wider badger hair brush for years.

I'm building a Herreshoff/Gardner Rowboat and I bought two brushes, one for varnish and one for paint. I haven't varnished yet, but the brush has worked very well for painting. Despite my lack of experience (I've never painted anything but a wall) the brush lays a consistent amount on the work surface and has produced a good surface so far. I'm very pleased.

Shipped in a box of exact size as to not allow any movement and bend the hairs on my brushes. Have not used them yet. And I will only use these for that expensive varnish that only flows best when applyied by a Badger.

my 2"" brush lost hairs left and right and seamed to ""chip' while applying high quality varnish. went back to foam brushes to redo the job. very disappointed with the product.

This Badger Hair brush threw very few hairs the first few uses I have on it. It does a nice job distributing varnish across surface. To avoid bubbles, brush needs to be loaded up with varnish so you are not pushing varnish out of brush...this 2 1/2"" brush holds a lot of paint so I would not recommend for small jobs.

Brush holds lots of paint and tipping leaves few lines when topside paint dries but be prepared to pick out a few brush bristles when brush is news.

I've been using this with Epifanes Gloss on doors. After a year of it, I have had it with bristles showing up in the varnish when it's too late to fix them. I'm shopping for another brush.

These are impostor badger brushes, they do not hold up well in comparison to the last batch I purchased here in 07. They puff up and lose their shape rapidly and the hairs are not as tightly packed as they used to be (so they do not hold as much material), and they are of a lower quality. I use these for interior shellac and varnish millwork. I am looking for a different source and brand now.

These are my all-around go-to brushes in my shop (except for bottom paint and red lead jobs). I use them until the bristles are worn down, which takes quite awhile. Nice for straight brushing, and rolling and tipping. I own fancier brushes but I've gotten some of my best paint and varnish final coats on with these. I would like it if the handles were a little more rugged. Otherwise, no complaints.

Excellent for use with varnish. Better quality than anything from the ""Big Box"" stores.

Looked like a good quality brush, but it dropped bristles all over the place.

Very fine britsle tips for tipping and holds a lot of paint for working large areas. Not to be confused with the ""badger brushes"" made of white china. Be careful what you buy. Great brush. Hope it lasts.

When I varnish my mahogany runabout, I roll on the varnish with a foam roller. Then I follow up immediately with the badger hair brush to eliminate the bubbles, and to even out the coat. With the exception of losing a few hairs on the first go-around, nothing beats the badger hair for a suberb finish.

The thing I like most about these brushes is that I can apply a complete brush stroke from top to bottom on a 6' cabinet. This eliminates the transition caused by refilling the brush half way through each stroke.

These brushes are absolutely SUPERB! I have used exactly ONE 1.5"" badger hair brush to varnish ALL the exterior teak (comanionway boards, coaming, winch pocket surrounds, folding cockpit table, ten-loop S&P handrails, and all the hatch cover surrounds) on my 30 ft sailboat. I have now finished six coats and intend to apply two more! The result is absolutely FABULOUS! Brush marks in the varnish disappear in 15 seconds, there are ZERO issues with air bubbles, and except for a few hairs coming off on the very first coat...there have been ZERO since. The brush applies varnish like silk, cleans easily and is soon ready for the next application. I will NEVER use anything but a badger hair brush for varnish again.