Faber-Castell Polychromos are high quality artist grade coloured pencils. The down-side, they are a expensive, and the 36-pc set is limited in its colour selection so I decided to upgrade and purchase the 60-pc set (still cannot fully afford the full 120-pc set). 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, 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. Out of 120 colours (the full range), 102 are rated *** (Excellent), 16 are rated ** (Very Good) with only 2 are rated * (Good).
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 are superior quality coloured pencils; 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 and are highly recommended for artists of all ages and skill-sets. If price is not an issue fellow artists- get the 120-pc set. Do it!
| Manufacturer | Faber-Castell |
|---|---|
| Place of Business | Woodbridge, ON L4L 5Z9, CA |
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
| Model number | F110036 |
| Colour | Multi |
| Closure | Click-Off Cap |
| Grip type | Round |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | H |
| Material Type | Wood Stainless Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 36 count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Line Size | 3.8 |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Manufacturer Part Number | F110036 |
