Variety brush sets, especially those with just a few brushes, are a blessing for fill-in purposes. I.e., if you have a good range of brushes already but need a replacement or two, or perhaps want to try out a different stroke type, this type of set is just the thing. On the other hand, it is no substitute for a more extensive set for someone starting out. R&L offers these variety sets in, well, a variety of combinations, so finding what you want without having to buy unwanted brushes is pretty eSee full review