Purdy Pro-Extra Glide Paint Brush vs Linzer GOOD 3-Piece Polyester Brush Set

Buy the Purdy Pro Extra Glide if you want one brush that holds a lot of paint and keeps its shape on latex, primers and rough surfaces. Buy the Linzer GOOD set if you want three sizes for trim, edges and flat work in one purchase. The Purdy is the better-built brush: stiff nylon, polyester and Chinex filaments, handcrafted, and owners report it cleans up and lasts. The Linzer set is polyester with plastic handles, and its far larger rating count shows it is a common, dependable starter set, but it is not a step up in bristle quality.

• Choose the Purdy Pro Extra Glide if you are painting walls, siding, brick or concrete with latex and want a single 3-inch brush that holds paint and keeps a clean edge.
• Choose the Linzer GOOD set if you need a 3-inch flat brush plus 1-inch and 2-inch angle brushes for trim and cutting in, and you want a reusable set for rough surfaces.