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As far as brushes go, quality and cost are not directly correlated. I've had brushes from $5 to $350 and a $20 brush can be of better quality and deliver better performance than a $70 brush, or a $50...

Yes, indeed, brushes are not like these other things as they are very resistant to abuse from just normal use, and are one of the lower cost equipment.

And boar brush isn't the lowest cost either....

I don't think it's possible to recommend you one or the other based only on the fact that you are new. It depends on what your priorities and tastes are. I wouldn't presume that low cost is your top...