Why do some?

[OKpig]

Okay why do some stripers using Dagger brushes; after loading the brush then PULL BRUSH THROUGH TWO FINGERS? Then pull lines.:think1:
Pig is me, looks like I rolled in it again.........Oh well

 

[TAZ]

I'm not positive on this, but possibly it's to firm up the brush?

 

[JD Miller]

They like the taste of paint when they lick their fingers afterward

 

[TAZ]

Probably to make sure the brush is set the way they want it before striping.

 

[JT Airbrush]

As a pinstriper, I can say its just another method for palletting the brush. Most stripers pallet on an old magazine or out of a paper dixie cup. Some like to pallet between their fingers because they can feel the consistency of the paint better and get the edge of the brush nice and sharp. I don't like getting paint all over my fingers and can get the same results palletting on a magazine. It's really just what you're used to and what works for you. Btw, there is a difference between a dagger brush and a sword brush. Most stripers use a sword style brush in which the top of the brush and belly of the brush are different. A dagger brush is symmetrical, meaning it the top and bottom of the brush are the same.

 

[TAZ]

Good post JT - thanks for the clarification