Testing My Handmade Brushes

I've now made three brushes using badger hair, quill ferrule, oak handle and waxed linen thread. Last night I tried painting with them.  I used minium (red lead) paint on Pergamenata scrap for my tests.  Over all they worked ok, painted much like an abused modern store bought brush would.  I might be able to clean them up with some time, but really I need to get better on shaping the hairs during construction. But, I'm pleased with my attempts so far.

Isaac