Polychromous Colored Pencil Set In Metal Tin 60pc

I love these oil-based professional colored pencils. They glide on easily, have vibrant colors, and are easy to blend. The leads are long lasting. The applied color has good light-fastness. The set of sixty pencils gives you a good selection of colors, and with its superior blending capability, the color palette you can create is endless. Another bonus I find with the Faber Castel pencil line is that the colors are consistent across products. This means that the color names and pigments for the Polychromos oil pencils are the same as those for their Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils. The set, packaged in a metal tin, arrived in perfect shape. For those who are considering purchasing the wax-based Prismacolor Premier colored pencils, which cost less than the Polychromos, I'll provide a little comparison here, since I own both. There have been many complaints about product control with the Mexico-manufactured Prismacolors. Lead breakage is a problem, especially if you drop a pencil. This is because the lead is not glued to the wood. The barrels may be chipped or warped. The lead cores are sometimes off-center too. But in the German-manufactured Polychromos, quality control is excellent, the lead is attached firmly to the wood, and I have experienced no lead breakage or other anomalies. The Prismacolor pencils have softer leads than the Polychromos and wear down far faster. That being said, I enjoy using both brands of pencil. They both have bright colors, and they even blend together well. If I have to give any negative comment, it's that the Polychromos pencils (and the Prismacolors as well) have round barrels, so they roll around on a table easily. A hexagonal shape would have been better not only to control the roll but also to hold them more firmly. But that's such a minor complaint that it doesn't detract from my five-star rating.

I was skeptical of these pencils because many in the online art and coloring community seem to think they are among the best colored pencil lines you can buy. Was there really a difference between more expensive pencils and some of the cheaper sets? Well after buying and trying them, I'm pleased to say that the hype is real. The color application is smooth, even, and incredibly layerable . They are a pleasure to use, because they are nicely designed, looking and feeling premium in the hand. I believe these pencils do well on lightfast tests as well.

After owning a 48 set of PrismaColor Premier Colored Pencils for over 4 years, I was sick of having the soft leads break all the time. I spent so much money replacing pencils that I had whittled down to stubs in just a few sharpening. I had been aware of Faber-Castell Polychromos for a while, but did not consider them until I became fed up with my PrismaColors. Enough about PrismaColors, and more about the Polychromos. I know. (I think comparing them to PrismaColors is useful because most people looking to buy colored pencils are having trouble choosing between these two in particular) Pros: -Great selection of grays -Perfect variety in a 60 set--do not need the 120 -Tips NEVER break. In all my time using these, not one tip has broken, and I can always sharpen it to a perfect point -Best price you will find for artist quality oil-based colored pencils Cons (very minor): -Not as "full" as some wax-based colored pencils. The colors don't stick to the page the same way, but it's something to get used to -The initial arrangement of the colors in the box is not ideal, so I made my own color chart and rearranged. -As with many colored pencils, some of the lead colors do not match the paint on the wood -The white is somewhat of a disappointment. Not nearly as bold as the PrismaColor white I would definitely recommend them, but I am yet to decide if I'm completely in favor of these over the PrismaColors. They are a little bit different to work with, so it may just be that I need to develop my technique more, but I do think that the PrismaColors were easier to work with FOR ME. That being said, I understand that PrismaColor is having some quality control issues (the wooden casings snap very easily when being sharpened, the lead is not centered in the casing, and the leads are more prone to breaking due to the lacking quality). If you have not already found a brand that you are comfortable with, definitely buy these. If you are still comfortable with your PrismaColors, it could be tough letting go despite the imperfections that are completely non-existent in Faber-Castell colored pencils..

Does not get any better. Absolutely love these pencils. They feel amazing, they color amazing and they even look amazing. They hold an edge well, not too soft and very vivid

These are my absolute positively best colored pencils! They are oil-based . They are so velvety and smooth! They blend well! They make the best pictures! I will buy these again till the day I die.

Beautiful simply one of the best color pencils! Artist and true professional grade and lightfast quality you can rely on. This 60 count set offers enough variety with plenty of colors choices for a starter set though I highly recommended the full set! They feel great in the hand, cores are strong and points deliver fine detail without breaking.

I’ve always believed in quality over quantity, and the Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' color pencils truly live up to that standard. These pencils are oil-based rather than wax-based, which means the points stay sharper for longer and require less frequent sharpening. The barrel design is sleek and aesthetically pleasing, and the overall feel is distinctly premium. While I don’t have extensive experience with colored pencils, I’ve noticed that blending isn’t quite as smooth as with my wax-based artist-grade pencils — not a flaw, just a difference in how they handle. Once you get used to their texture and layering, they perform beautifully. The included metal/tin case is sturdy and keeps the pencils well organized, though its length makes it a bit inconvenient for travel. If portability matters to you, I’d recommend investing in a zip-up pencil case with individual slots. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, it’s worth investing in high-quality materials from the start and the Polychromos are a great example of why quality really does matter.

I absolutely love these pencils and would definitely recommend them to anyone who has been using colored pencils for a while and wants to try something different. They have a harder lead than prismacolors and can be harder to blend since it takes more layers however they apply very smooth and beautifully. While prismacolors feel easier to use these polychromos look much better on paper in my opinion, than prismacolor. As someone whos been using prismacolor for years I really like and enjoy using the polychromos as well . I don't know if I would say prisma is better or worse but the polychromos feel more professional, and they seem to produce smoother looking blends. Edit: Some ( 1-2) pencils break while sharpening. Almost all of the pencil sharpen well and don't break and even the ones that did only broke in specific spots leading me to believe it might be due to how I stored them . They are still great pencils overall.

Beautiful color pencils.🎨🤩🐯🦁 But if I could go back in time, I would buy the 120 pencil set 😁 Insta - artmagicbyraisa 😼

Ma fille avait besoin de ce type de crayon ,(demander par son professeur )

Love these colour pencils! Love the quality, how they can be sharpened easily, how they are great for details and how they don't smudge while I work with them (unlike another well known brand from US).

Faber-Castell Polychromos is a beautiful artist quality coloured pencil set. The down-side, they are a expensive; a full set of these is costly which is why I had to settle with a 60-pc set for now (but plan on upgrading again in the near future). This set has a wonderful range of colours, and these pencils are delightful to work with. I am currently in the search for the perfect coloured pencils and I have purchased the main brands along with their water soluble counter-part. All have their pros and cons; as expected, the pricier ones - usually artist grade pencils, are the better products with some exceptions, and the Polychromos are becoming my favourite. Although I still like the Prismacolor due to the range of colours available, its smooth application, and much lower price point (in Canada), the Polychromos are just as dynamic, smooth, with beautiful, vibrant pigments. Another plus and this sets it apart from the Prismacolors: these are durable due to a slightly thicker pencil. Their rich pigments blend and layer well, mixes well with other brands, leaves no wax bloom, and you are able to get a sharp edge with very minimal breakage- actually I've had ZERO lead breakages while sharpening these, unlike Prismacolor, and the Derwent Coloursoft's. The lightfastness of the pigments is outstanding and surpasses Prismacolor; 102 are rated *** (Excellent) , 16 are rated ** (Very Good) with only 2 out of the 120 are rated * (Good). If you are not on a budget and can afford these sets (I recommend the larger sets), these are highly recommended for artists of all ages and skillsets. The only colours where other brands gave the Polychromos a run for their money is the black and White. This is where I found the Prismacolor edged out the Polychromos slightly (although all take a back seat to the exquisitely Black and White Stabilo ALL). Still the Faber-Castell Polychromos is a high quality coloured pencil set; smooth laydown/application, vibrant, professional output, great durability, and a dynamic colour selection of 120 colours. These will enhance all of your coloured pencil art pieces. This handsome 60-pc set contains the pencils within 2 trays- stacked, inside a durable tin, and a small booklet is included. Love it. If price is not an issue fellow artists- get the 120-pc set. Do it!

I have wanted artist grade pencils for a long time. I had a small set of 12 of s other brand not the same as these, but had in mind one of two choices, these or prismacolour. I read reviews on amazon and on artists websites gleaning knowledge on each. After some time it became obvious to me that prismascoliyr was the way to go. When I received the package I hoped they arrived intact, and wasn't disappointed. The pencils are set out in groups of 10 in one row of three in two tiers, 60 pencils in total. I had hoped they'd be in colour wheel order but they weren't, that wasn't an issue I merely changed them to how I wanted them ordered. They were all nicely pointed and had the names etched clearly on the barrel of each pencil, with good range of each colour. I was impressed with how vivid the colours were and how well they blended with each other. These are oil not wax pencils and so I wasn't sure how they'd react. I had bought a blending pencil from a different make, but for initial colouring they worked well together blending with each other in the family colour groups. I tried with blending those from different colour groups and was happy with how they blended too. The nibs are sturdy and strong, not brittle at all so took a good session of colouring, with only one tip breaking a tiny piece off. This I feel was more down to that that pencil was slightly too pointed to a too fine tip but the breakage was minimal and didnt affect my use of it as was still a nice sharp point. None I used broke, all appear to be made with high quality in mind. All the wood looks clean and new duty no dry or cracked wood, no gaps, no imperfections. The colours are vivid and true. With such a decent range of each colour, it's possible to colour match with most things you will wish to draw and colour. Those that you don't have, will be easy to mix and blend from those in the palette. Highly recommend.