Amazon Customer 5 I wanted a range of brushes for broad strokes and fine details and these brushes were a great choice. I have used them everyday since I got them and they have maintained their integrity. The covering of one of the smaller brushes did start to peel but this will only be an issue if you leave them soaking in water. I would recommend these for painters who want a good set of brushes to start with until they decide to start building a more expensive and focused brush set.