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This gets into a whole different topic ;). Dru mentioned the same things about the V1 vs V2 in a conversation we had. Using them side by side, I get why he says that. Part of my theory there is that he uses a brush so much that they "break in" relatively fast compared to what others will feel out their own brushes. In a production environment, springs are generally not stress relieved after winding, so will soften over time as the stress is relieved. The more you use it, the faster the softening will occur :thumbsup:. In regard to the lube, yeah, tolerances within a brush are not such that something like a light machine oil will be of any use as a lube. Certainly not needed, and really offers zero benefit. I feel differently about a lube that will stay where you put it, or offers an actual benefit to moving parts, or seals. Again, not really needed, though...

Just as a side note... the work I have done with my HP series of brushes, the parts that I made, springs, etc, makes them as soft, or softer to use than a Micron. Super smooth.
I use the K33 balm on the needle and trigger plunger— I find I have strip clean every few months though :) what you do with airbrushes is incredible!
 
Not to mention once the chrome is worn off contact points. Chrome on chrome is actually not real smooth. In a "broken in" brush youll have have mainly brass on chrome....quite a common setup for bushings....smooth hard metal against brass.
 
@DaveG can correct this if I’ve gotten this wrong... But I think you could use the parts from a Creos / Mr Hobby PS770 to convert the .23 to .18, which would probably be the cheapest way of converting if that’s what you wanted to do.
Probably the way to go if you really wanted to go to .18 on it.

and heres the thing...if a smaller nozzle size necessarily means more detail (it doesnt) than .2's and .23's could always do greater detail than an .18.

Personally i can a a smaller crisp line from my .2 than the .18, its close, but the .18 is softer.

Reality is ".18" is an outright lie that I think was just more believable than saying its a .35 but weve hit a sweet spot with that size and this head design so it can do detail as well as a .2 or .23 but it'll flow easier and have a bit more range.
 
Probably the way to go if you really wanted to go to .18 on it.

and heres the thing...if a smaller nozzle size necessarily means more detail (it doesnt) than .2's and .23's could always do greater detail than an .18.

Personally i can a a smaller crisp line from my .2 than the .18, its close, but the .18 is softer.

Reality is ".18" is an outright lie that I think was just more believable than saying its a .35 but weve hit a sweet spot with that size and this head design so it can do detail as well as a .2 or .23 but it'll flow easier and have a bit more range.
Think your right.I might regret selling the 0.23 brush.Should start using it more
 
Reality is ".18" is an outright lie that I think was just more believable than saying its a .35 but weve hit a sweet spot with that size and this head design so it can do detail as well as a .2 or .23 but it'll flow easier and have a bit more range.

This really only applies to the Iwata and Procon, and what they have come up with on the Micron and PS770. The Olympos .18 nozzle is different, as are all the other brands (particularly European ones,) that are listed as being smaller than .2. The Iwata and Procon are each a little different from one another, but very, very close.

I will eventually have a report finished that will have visual results for every Japanese Micron style airbrush under the sun, using a half dozen different types of paint, at (at least) 9 different air pressures.
 
This really only applies to the Iwata and Procon, and what they have come up with on the Micron and PS770. The Olympos .18 nozzle is different, as are all the other brands (particularly European ones,) that are listed as being smaller than .2. The Iwata and Procon are each a little different from one another, but very, very close.

I will eventually have a report finished that will have visual results for every Japanese Micron style airbrush under the sun, using a half dozen different types of paint, at (at least) 9 different air pressures.
Look forward to reading that.I just done a comparison between my CM-C Plus V2 and my SB V2.Being honest think I am quite surprised as the difference is very minimal never really compared them side by side.
 
Look forward to reading that.I just done a comparison between my CM-C Plus V2 and my SB V2.Being honest think I am quite surprised as the difference is very minimal never really compared them side by side.
Same happened to me after I bought my CM-SB, I realized that my CM-C could do the same, the only difference was the size of the brush, I prefer smaller ones but don’t like me the balance with the side cup of the SB, luckily @DaveG came to the rescue and point me the Olympos-200A/B and the MP-200A, man I love those little brushes!!
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Same happened to me after I bought my CM-SB, I realized that my CM-C could do the same, the only difference was the size of the brush, I prefer smaller ones but don’t like me the balance with the side cup of the SB, luckily @DaveG came to the rescue and point me the Olympos-200A/B and the MP-200A, man I love those little brushes!!
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Lovely brushes.I tend to agree I find the CM-C Plus quite a heavy brush much prefer the SB.
 
They are all good airbrushes.
I have used the Olypos HP 100b for a long time. (0.2)
When I used a V1 micron B for the first time it was disappointing.
Only after a few weeks did I begin to see the benefits.
It took even longer with the CM / sb V2.
It just takes time to get used to a new airbrush.
Even if you buy exactly the same airbrush.
 
Your right still having thoughts about selling the CM-C Plus and buying the CM B much prefer a smaller brush.
 
The CM / sb is the smallest iwata.
To be honest, I don't use the CM / B that often anymore.
The difference between the 2 is too small.
If I buy another airbrush it will probably become an eclipse 3.5. So that I can spray heavier paint.
 
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