I've never needed a device like this in my many decades of painting. But the nature of paint seems to have changed"¦ all brands seem to be targeting HVLP spray application or something "“ paint dries faster and harder on the brush these days. Even worse, it still dries underwater! I used to toss brushes in a bucket and clean them at the end of the day"¦ the paint would stay soft and easily removed. Not any more it seems.

So a brush comb is definitely needed! And this one is perfect "“ the flat (or square) "teeth" of the comb are much more effective than the round wire found in other combs "“ the edges of the square teeth really help work the paint off the bristles"¦ especially if you angle the comb as you use it. The stainless steel and quality plastic handle are great as well.

I highly recommend a brush-cleaning liquid as well "“ I'm using the Brush Flush product and am liking it. If you work it into the brush, then wrap the brush in a snack bag and leave it overnight it should clean with little effort"¦ it takes time to work "“ it's not like mineral spirits or other solvents.

Anyway, buy this comb without hesitation. There's another brand with a similar build, but with a third radius for scraping rollers that fits the tiny trim rollers perfectly. I have both brands, use them both, and like them both!

I started using my dog's tick comb to clean my brushes (hate those paint globs that remain stuck to the upper end of your brushes? Me too, that's why I started combing my brushes). After realizing how well combing the brushes works, and ruining my dog's comb, I discovered there are purpose built brush combs. This is the kind of tool few know exists, but everyone should have. Not only do your brushes remain in tip-top shape, but you clean them up in a fraction of the time (and waste a whole lot less water doing so).

I'll be the first to admit that painting is a messy business -- the biggest hassle being cleanup.
But if you spend money on good brushes (and you should), it's worth investing in this painter's tool.
The comb part is finer, and not as harsh as the one I picked up at our local Ace Hardware store (the metal part of the latter being stamped, so it had sharp edges that would damage the brush's bristles).

One additional feature of the tool is that it has two curved sections -- one for standard-diameter roller covers and one for the smaller ~1/2 inch variety

Well-made, and should last a lifetime -- at least for as much more painting that I'll do.

While I don't mind tossing out rollers, I spent good money on some of my new paint brushes and I wanted to ensure I could keep them in great shape for a long time.
This comb does a terrific job of getting deep into the bristles and pulling out paint. It's faster, easier, and more thorough than cleaning a brush by hand. Highly recommended.

I do like the all metal design, it has proven to be much more rigid/sturdy compared to others that I have owned in the past! At times it seems like it don't comb out some brushes as well as the combs with a little bit thinner of "bristles" but It works at getting my brushes cleaned out which is good enough for me! The roller squeegee works well on my rollers that have naps on them, it doesn't work quite as well on foam rollers as I have found that it is a lot easier to rip them compared to some of the rubber ones I have used in the past, but given the all metal design, this is to be expected! There are a couple of improvements I can think of but when considering this price point, I really don't know how you could do any better to be honest! I would definitely recommend this!