I enjoy a variety of tools & companies in my art supplies.  Personally, for me it's less about a name & more about the result I want.  When I walk into a store or peruse products online, I make my purchases based off of the question 'what will I be able to do with this?' As a result, my desk & studio space (...my living room) is full of various companies.  When listing my tools I go less by brand name & more by type. Below are some of my regular go to items.