This is great starter palette for those wanting to try the Diamond FX range. Up until now, I used a cheaper brand of paint and I'm falling out of love with them. Diamond FX were recommended to me by fellow painters and I have to say, I'm very impressed!!!! It applies really well with a good pigment and hardly any brush reloading is needed. I will be buying more from this brand and have just ordered a couple of split cakes. LOVE IT!