Jackson's Art Technique: Comparing Masking Fluids has a systematic approach. I should replicate their test card for my own purposes.
I purchased Winsor & Newton Watercolor Art Masking Fluid in "Slightly Pigmented" because it was recommended by several people at a watercolor painting demo in a local store. It didn't have bubbles without shaking. It seemed separated before I opened it, so I shook it up. Later I read on several sites that shaking can cause aggregation of the latex, strings and lumps--not nice for a masking fluid. It does smell unpleasant, but if it's not immediately under your nose, it's not too bad. I didn't find that it was too runny for how I used it, nor did I see any tearing or bleeding as a result. I do need a finer brush for application however, or maybe a silicon tip applicator.
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