Best type of brush to use with acrylics ?

[Goodwrench3]

Hi --

Years ago, I always used red sable brushes with the Testors and Model Master enamel paints.  They worked great.

Now, with the Tamiya and Testors acrylics, the paint seems to want to dry on the bristles of the red sable brushes.  Is it better to use synthetic brushes with these acrylics ?  Other tips ?

Thanks

 

[espo]

I have been using brushes made by the Atlas Brush Co. that I buy at the local hobby store. What I do is get several sets of 2-3 in different sizes and each set is used for a specific brand of paint. The acrylic brushes are first cleaned in water followed by that brands thinner or brush cleaner. The Model Master lacquer brushes are cleaned directly with their Lacquer Thinner. Lacquer does not play nice with water and will turn into a mess. I may be over doing this, but I also have not had any problems since I started  doing it this way.