I’ve updated the Oil Paint Brands material to reflect the recent quality decline of several brands: LeFranc, Rembrandt, and Daniel Smith. All three have fallen from the ‘mid-range, good value’ category to student grade. Avoid except for sketches or grounds.
One consequence is that Windsor-Newton has tightened its grip on the all-important mid-range category. The others in this category are Blue Ridge and Doak. Williamsburg straddles the cusp between mid-range and high-end. I placed an order with Blue Ridge today and will report after I’ve used them awhile. Their lead whites are good.