Faithful is a very good option. However, the one I'm currently using is Soartex Fanver, which imo is also fantastic, though I do not think it's ready for 1.9 yet. Edit: Apparently, it is now It is found here
I use R3Dcraft, which is similar to faithful (I think) but requires a lot of memory for larger textures.
R3DCraft x256 Smooth = Best texture pack I've seen yet. I've been using it for actually 2 years now. Though, I hate R3D's fire texture since it covers up most of your screen. I swapped the fire textures with Sphax x256.
I like Chroma Hills: http://www.chromahills.com/forum/downloads.php http://www.chromahills.com/img/gallery/016.jpg
I love equanimity ♡ keeps all the mobs vanilla but makes the world a little more polished looking, more natural. http://www.minecraftforum.net/forum...2350986-1-8-2-1-7-10-equanimity-resource-pack