Uh Oh, now you've done it. u mentioned H&S. just kidding
Yes you are right. Very stiff , and very flooded. There are so many great airbrushes on the market.
To say one is better than the other is almost impossible to do. But, I'm gonna do it anyway.
IWATA is still the best . Nothing atomizes better than they do. Not to get anyone riled up. BUT try it for yourself.
pound for pound (psi) Iwata will spray softer, smoother , and finer than everyone else. With exceptions like the Olympos Special SP-B. I'm a big fan of many different makers.
The H&S is an incredibly well made airbrush. They seem to get the fact that alot of people use solvent based paint. If you have one and use acrylics. I don't think you can wear it out.
But, and a big but !
If i had to recommend an Airbrush to a beginner or even someone with experience. I would have to say, the Iwata HP-CS .35 gets my vote.
Best all around, most versatile & durable.
Reasons
1. The .35 needle/nozzle is large enough to handle paint thickness better.
2. The needle has a dual taper. So the tip is stronger & easier to clean off tip dry because it is thicker.
3. The removeable Head has a 3 Hole air flow design. similar to the Microns.
4. Handles finer detail very consistenly and better than you would expect, and gives very large coverage. All with one needle/nozzle design. (That is my gripe about the H&S.)
5. works remarkably well at very low air pressure.
Trigger response is extremely accurate which is very important. Especially to a beginner. Will help you build confidence & skill faster.IMO
But, bottom line. The fact that you don't have to worry about a beginner bending or damaging the needle cannot be beat.
SORRY for the testimony . I have one. But don't really use it. I prefer many other models. But iwata really nailed it with this model
