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THE FOLLOWING ARE UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS
2002 - 2009
THEY WERE INSPIRED BY SATISFACTION ONLY
1996 - 2001
Louis Legri Centreville, VA
"I'm a comic artist from Italy, if you can remember me.. There are few days I'm using your amazing brushes
and I can stop inking! Ah! Such a pleasure for wrist, for eyes! Wonderful lines! They carry a right amount
of ink without I'm forced to pick it up so often from the pot and they never release to much or too low volume
of it. They can keep the point fantastically - its incredible!!! - and give some fabulous curves! Thank you for
your perfect job! Thanks to workers in Ireland. Also shipping, brushes and sale slip, was perfect. I want just
say that Kalish brushes are, without doubt, "the finest brushes in the world" !
Luca Denti Nuoro, Italy
“Thanks for the brushes. They are wonderful to use. I am enjoying them greatly. The #12 is a gem.
Absolutely delightful!!”
Paul A. Fryman Grayson, KY
“Brushes are first quality as advertised.”
Louis Munro New Orleans, LA
“The new brushes are great—the Kolinsky round especially is wonderful”
Dick Cost Ft. Kent, ME
“I am writing to tell you that in my many years as a designer and illustrator, I have used a number
of the finest Kolinsky Sable brushes crafted, including Winsor Newton, Raphael, Isabey and Lucco.
But the finest by far are the Kalish Kolinsky brushes. Their shape and responsiveness are superior.
Their lasting quality is unsurpassed.”
Linda Funk East Blue Hill, ME
“I received a Kolinsky one and a half inch brush today. This is the best wide brush I have ever used..
I am very happy with this.”
Akiko Yamamuro Blackburg, VA
“I just got my brush order. They are so beautiful; when I ran my hands through the bristles, it made
me cry”
Cheri Le Clear
“ I believe that they are the finest brushes that I have ever used”
Jacqueline Maloney Putnam, IL
“I received my 3 sable brushes 2 days ago. I am so thrilled with them. I paint a lot of miniatures
size 2x3 inches….it is so much easier to to push and pull the paint around the canvas.”
Pauline Butts Folsum, CA
“I love the brushes. They make painting much easier.”
Rose F. Ptasynski Torrance, CA
“Thank you for the beautiful brushes. I look forward to buying more soon.”
Cynthia Siegel Aptos, CA
“I’ve been using sable brushes with my Vibrabrush for over 15 years. These are the best quality
that I’ve used.”
Bill Williams Williams Dental Studio Jersey City, NJ
“I just wanted to tell you that the brushes are MAGNIFICENT!”
Michael
“Just a note of thanks for the FINEST BRUSHES. Hardly a day goes by without thinking of you.
Thanks.”
Joseph Crocifisso Helena, MT
“Thank you for the brushes – they work wonderful. The size 17A-2 works just right. The staining
brushes are nice too. We’ll be ordering more soon.”
Hoard Dental Lab Great Falls, MT
“Thank you – the brushes are great!”
Eline Barclay Addison, ME
“Harry, I just got my #17A-6 and put it to use. It is terrific. The best I’ve used in 30 years. I was
technical director for two major porcelain companies and lectured and demonstrated internationally.”
Craig Kielich Newport, RI
“Thanks for making such a fantastic brush. I’d be lost without them – been using them for years.
Truly amazing.”
Sergio Roffo Scituate, MA
“Kalish brushes are the finest I’ve ever had the pleasure to use, bar none. My studio produces medieval
illuminated manuscript style art and there is nothing better for painting faces of angels the size of match
heads than a series 8 size 000. Thanks Mr Kalish for a wonderful product!”
Hilarie Cornwell Chico, CA
“ I want to commend you on your extraordinary brushes. I have tried many other top brands and can say
without a doubt that they are the best. I recently discovered your ‘spotters’. They are perfect for the very
fine, precise work which I do.”
Susanne McGinnis New York, NY
“Your brushes are supurb!”
Sue Brownlow Germantown, TN
Thank you for the prompt service and the 10% teacher discount – how nice of you to give me a discount
without my having to ask for it. The brushes are fabulous, but you already know that. Anyway, thank
you very much for your wonderful product and service.”
Michelle Wilson Boulder, CO
“Thank you Harry. Harry Kalish made a new series of brushes for me called, Series 8B SHORT CHISEL.
I highly recommend them for all media. This brush matches the best qualities of the Fabulous “5” and
Sortie series of old. The perfect brush is here again, long live the king.
Don Jusko Maui, HI
“Hello, I’m just saying thank you for those excellent brushes. These are amazing bristle brushes that I
got from you, and have just placed an order for some sable. Thanks again. I’ve been spreading the word
about you folks.”
Johnny Truant
“Your brushes certainly are the finest and most responsive brushes I’ve ever used. Many of the techniques
I teach in painting flowers, the students are unable to duplicate ….. until they try my Kalish Spotter!”
Carol Saunders Gibsonia, PA
“They are wonderful brushes.”
John Segal New York, NY
“Your brushes are excellent, the best I’ve ever used in dental ceramics. It’s not often that I find such
superior tools.”
Dick Mallory – Mallory Dental Arts Berkeley, CA
“ I cannot thank you enough for what pleasure your beautiful brushes have brought someone like me. I’ve
been painting as a professional for almost 10 years now andI have found the quality of kolinsky sable
watercolor brushes to have been on the decline since I started. I have a box of ‘dead soldiers’ to prove it.
Finally a light on the horizon! Mr Kalish’s brushes are simply the finest brushes I have ever used.”
Bryan Collins Oradell, NJ
Frank Webb AWS DF Famous artist, author, teacher (workshops, videos).....PA
"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
years ago. If you are a serious artist or just a hobbyist, you really OWE it to yourself to try these
-- you'll never go back!"
Ernest Robertson Premier painter of Alaskan Landscapes, Seascapes, and Mt. McKinley.....AK
"I am writing to tell you how very pleased I am with your brushes and service. I am a professional
artist and I demand a lot from my brushes. The Kalish Brushes are first rate and perform beautifully.
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
"Can't thank you enough - love your brushes! These are the brushes I've been looking for!
They're so easy it's scary, delightful...like soaring...floating...etc."
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
from W... You have a very happy customer for life."
Fritz P.....CA
"I've never seen such quality at any price, and artists are fortunate to have a company so dedicated to
supply them with the world's best! Until I began using your brushes, I thought another brand was all I
could expect... now I know better. Truly the best Old-World craftsmanship for today's artists!"
James B.....CO
"I have found your brushes delightful to use. The Designer Line (Series 7) is my very favorite,
but all your brushes are consistantly the best quality I've found. The quick and personal service
makes it a rare pleasure!"
Dolores H....KS
"Your Kolinsky Brushes are the finest! I have never used such a great brush. Excellent Control
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
"Your brushes are really excellent! --- I've been telling all other fine artists about them."
Chuck H.....FL
"I love your large Kolinsky brushes --- I can paint a full sheet WC using only the 1" Oval Wash."
Laura S.....NJ
"I love these brushes --- I am proud to promote your wonderful brushes."
Jan F.....VA
"The brushes are excellent --- I need another 4 dozen --- they sell like hotcakes in all my workshops."
Jan W.....MN
"It is as if magic happens when I use this brush --- it is as though the brush knows what to do and
does it all by itself --- it is truly amazing --- tried others- wasn't satisfied."
Betty M.....NM
"I love your beautiful Designer brushes --- I can actually draw with the long point."
Pat F.....CT
