Polychromos Tin - 60 Pencils

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’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.

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..

Absolutely beautiful & excellent quality. Worth the extra week to save & buy. Trust me, you'll save in the long run. These are the best out there, imo.

I LOVE these color pencils. Faber-Castle never disappoints! perfect addition to my art supplies. premium quality pencils.easy to blend, easy to sharpen and erase.

These pencils are incredibly smooth, blend like a dream, and offer rich, vibrant pigments that make artwork pop. The oil-based cores provide excellent layering without waxy buildup, making them perfect for detailed work and professional-quality results. The metal tin is a nice touch for organization, keeping the pencils secure and easy to access. The durability of the leads is also impressive—they resist breaking even with heavy pressure. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this set is a fantastic investment.

As a relative novice to coloured pencils, these were a considered and relatively expensive purchase - there are a lot of options out there, at varying price points, and a lot of opinions too. Having used relatively cheap pencils before, I must say these pencils are a delight to use. Not only do they look good and feel good in the hand, they perform better than I could have ever hoped for. The colour range in this set 60 is about perfect - I did subsequently buy the ivory, sky blue and cinnamon (or light flesh) pencils to augment the range a little, but I don't think I'll need any more. The way the colours lay down on the paper is fantastic - you can go from delicate application to intense colour very easily without ever feeling that you're going to rip through the paper. And the vibrancy and intensity of the colours are absolutely superb. Blending and layering with these pencils is so easy. The colours just melt into each other. Burnishing is simple too - they react well to application of a white or burnishing pencil and solvent. I really can't fault these pencils. If, like me, you've spent an inordinate amount of time reading reviews and debating which pencils to buy, just buy these. You will not be disappointed.

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!

This is so pretty and I can’t stop looking at it! First I must be upfront about the fact I already own 2 x the 120 set, as well as the 60 set. Despite having the bigger sets this is probably my fave set as it has all of my fave colours in one easy to transport roll. The roll itself is fantastic quality too

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