Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First of all - Winsor & Newton is an excellent brand on every level, especially for the quality and presentation of their products. As a fine artist, my absolute favorite brush is a Winsor & Newton Series 7. However, this seller is sending fake-outs, factory rejects, or something similar. The #2 brush arrived, crushed, in an envelope. The hairs were splayed, the ferrule was bent, the handle was scratched up, and the tube that holds the brush was just taped at the ends, instead of having the end caps they normally come with. The hairs are the biggest problem, though. Even after using Masters brush soap to condition the splayed hairs, the brush is useless. Winsor & Newton pride themselves on the brushes holding a sharp point, but the hairs of this knockoff brush want nothing to do with each other, splayed out in every direction, and refusing to hold paint. I will be ordering Winsor & Newton brushes again, but not from this seller.