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title: "Polychromos Tin - 12 Pencils"
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# Water resistant & smudge-proof 3.8mm thick, vibrant lead Unmatched lightfastness Polychromos Tin - 12 Pencils

**Brand:** faber-castell
**Price:** € 50.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with colors that last a lifetime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Polychromos Tin - 12 Pencils by faber-castell
- **How much does it cost?** € 50.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- faber-castell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted faber-castell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Expand Your Palette:** Available in sets from 12 to 120 colors, empowering you to build a collection as unique as your vision.
- • **Water & Smudge Resistant:** Create worry-free masterpieces with pencils that resist water and smudging, perfect for professional results.
- • **Durability Meets Precision:** High break resistance and a thick 3.8mm lead keep your pencils sharp and ready for flawless layering.
- • **Vibrant, Long-Lasting Pigments:** Experience rich, acid-free colors that stay brilliant over time—no fading, just pure impact.
- • **Versatile for Every Creative Space:** Ideal for home, school, university, or studio—whether sketching cityscapes or crafting pet portraits.

## Overview

Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils feature thick 3.8mm oil-based leads with high-quality, acid-free pigments offering unsurpassed lightfastness and water resistance. Designed for artists and professionals, these pencils deliver vibrant, smudge-proof colors that maintain sharpness and durability, available in versatile sets from 12 to 120 colors.

## Description

From the manufacturer Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils Break Resistant Leads Secural bonding process (SV) strengthens leads to resist breakage, while providing sharp fine lines and excellent point retention. Thick 3.8 mm leads Water-resistant Break-resistant Smudge-proof Permanent color Fade-resistant Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils - 12 Colors 12 Artist Quality Color Pencils in Reusable Tin Polychromos artists' pencils are valued internationally by professionals and semi-professionals for their unsurpassed quality. The high quality standards of the Polychromos colored pencils shine through, whether they are used for graphics, artistic free style or for the exact rendition of plans. Soft, vibrant color laydown Water-resistant and smudgeproof Break-resistant (SV bonded) leads High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colors Unsurpassed lightfastness (resistance to fading) Easily blended Made in Germany Vibrant, Easy to Blend Colors Buttery smooth color laydown. Polychromos Pencils an be easily blended for layered effects, highlights and transitions Polychromos Color Pencils have an oil-based technology lead for blending smoothly without the concern of waxy bloom that results with-wax based color pencils.

Review: Worth the price!!! - Okay, here begins the fangirling over my took-me-three-years-to-get-them Polychromos coloring pencils. I LOVE THEM!!! I did buy them a special fabric case, since I did not intend to keep them in the tin (which is actually a nice tin, by the way). I love colored pencils, and have a lot of different sets. Cheapies, mid-ranges, and my beloved Polychromos. I do tend to save these pencils for special artwork I plan to display. Color-fastness and all that good stuff. Once you sharpen these, you quickly learn they hold their points for a good bit of time. I use a lightish touch with them, but it goes beyond that I'm not pressing hard; they are made to last, and they do. They blend well, layer well, have rich pigmentation, and have a good-sized lead so they aren't going to get you through one picture and need replacing. The colors are gorgeous, with a full range. They are not super-hard, but you can't call them soft, either. They are what you would expect an oil pencil to be. But these are a high quality oil pencil, so I applaud their functionality as versatile colored pencils. As stated, they are vibrant, layer and blend, and feel really good in the hand. They do cost a bit, and it took awhile for me to fit them into the budget. I'm poor, so some will just order these and not have to do without some other supply they need more. These are worth the price, and a plus is that they are available open stock. I find that very attractive. If you are not sure you will like a harder pencil like a Polychromos, try buying one of the small sets, or a few pencils open stock, and see if you like them. If you do, start saving and looking for sales. You won't regret it. Quality is worth paying for.
Review: Polychromos are awesome 💘🫠💖 - This product from Germany Faber-Castell Polychromos are one of the best colored pencils in the world with the highest lightfast or light resistance that will last you a lifetime 💘😍🫠💖. I tried them up, they color wonderful as is was an extension of my own desires and designs to color with love and intent when coloring the things I want the most if anyone learns the important fundamental of color theory and layering also the fundamental if drawing, it will be key for having great art. These colored pencils are base of pure Oil and high quality pigments for any desired color of the user chooses to color with… smear resistant it is, durable yes depends of how harsh you use you own set but that doesn’t mean it will be total resistant for harsh treatment ( all art tools must be treated with respect same with art itself and you will be rewarded with patience and grace). These Polychromos do wonders, its biggest weapons compared from the rest of the market is their ability to layer as many times as you want with the right quality paper and tooth to meet the desire results and maintain a sharp point in depth for amazing precision could compare with, the lead pigment last 3 times longer and has strong lead than any other brand I tried for example Holbein, Caran D’ache or prismacolor premier. Derwent lightfast and Derwent Chromaflow may be the exception and could be rival but somewhat of a lesser yet worthy of a match when it comes only with the advantages with pure Oil colored pencils that are renowned for the Polychromos which are translucent which helps layering colors with amazing color combinations in the world of art 💖. The Polychromos are a wonderful set of 120 colors for any level from beginner to professional for those who can afford it or worthy if anyone knows who to use them to the fullest potential. For the price is totally worth it and no regrets because these are a true gem 💎✨🌟🔵🧊🌘 🔮 I hope everyone enjoy this drawing I had done using with Polychromos both a sketch as guideline then a fully colored. She is a Heavenly Venerable Divine Dragon 🐉 Valkyrie archangel a powerful mage and someone which she is not joke to mess with. Thank you to anyone who finds this review helpful!! 🌟 Remember always love 💗 what you like to do and never give up!!!

## Features

- THICK 3.8 mm lead, soft, vibrant colour laydown. High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colours
- UNSURPASSED lightfastness means the colours won't fade over time compared to other brands
- WATER RESISTANT and smudge proof, High break resistance due to secural bonding process (SV)
- IDEAL for home, schools, college, office, colouring books, professional artists, pet portraits, landscape drawing, cityscapes and more
- AVAILABALE in a range of 120 colours as well as in tin sets of 12, 24, 36, 60 and all 120

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007OECJY |
| Additional Features | Blendable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,514 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #65 in Drawing Pencils |
| Body Shape | Rectangular |
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
| Brand Name | Faber-Castell |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 9,773 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Fine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04005401100126 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | H |
| Included Components | Instruction Guide |
| Ink Base | Oil |
| Ink Color | Assorted |
| Item Diameter | 8 Millimeters |
| Item Dimensions | 41.34 x 72.83 x 4.72 inches |
| Item Type Name | Artist's colouring pencils |
| Item Weight | 181.66 Grams |
| Line Size | 3.8 |
| Manufacturer | Faber-Castell |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Name | Faber-Castell 110012 |
| Model Number | 110012 |
| Pattern | Single |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Coloring, Sketching, Art Projects |
| Style | Polychromos Colour Pencil |
| Theme | General Art |
| UPC | 499999197363 844998168140 785525742023 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 90 Days |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |
| Writing Technique | colour_pencil |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Faber-Castell
- **Color:** Multi
- **Ink Color:** Assorted
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price!!!
*by W***Y on July 3, 2025*

Okay, here begins the fangirling over my took-me-three-years-to-get-them Polychromos coloring pencils. I LOVE THEM!!! I did buy them a special fabric case, since I did not intend to keep them in the tin (which is actually a nice tin, by the way). I love colored pencils, and have a lot of different sets. Cheapies, mid-ranges, and my beloved Polychromos. I do tend to save these pencils for special artwork I plan to display. Color-fastness and all that good stuff. Once you sharpen these, you quickly learn they hold their points for a good bit of time. I use a lightish touch with them, but it goes beyond that I'm not pressing hard; they are made to last, and they do. They blend well, layer well, have rich pigmentation, and have a good-sized lead so they aren't going to get you through one picture and need replacing. The colors are gorgeous, with a full range. They are not super-hard, but you can't call them soft, either. They are what you would expect an oil pencil to be. But these are a high quality oil pencil, so I applaud their functionality as versatile colored pencils. As stated, they are vibrant, layer and blend, and feel really good in the hand. They do cost a bit, and it took awhile for me to fit them into the budget. I'm poor, so some will just order these and not have to do without some other supply they need more. These are worth the price, and a plus is that they are available open stock. I find that very attractive. If you are not sure you will like a harder pencil like a Polychromos, try buying one of the small sets, or a few pencils open stock, and see if you like them. If you do, start saving and looking for sales. You won't regret it. Quality is worth paying for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Polychromos are awesome 💘🫠💖
*by M***N on February 24, 2026*

This product from Germany Faber-Castell Polychromos are one of the best colored pencils in the world with the highest lightfast or light resistance that will last you a lifetime 💘😍🫠💖. I tried them up, they color wonderful as is was an extension of my own desires and designs to color with love and intent when coloring the things I want the most if anyone learns the important fundamental of color theory and layering also the fundamental if drawing, it will be key for having great art. These colored pencils are base of pure Oil and high quality pigments for any desired color of the user chooses to color with… smear resistant it is, durable yes depends of how harsh you use you own set but that doesn’t mean it will be total resistant for harsh treatment ( all art tools must be treated with respect same with art itself and you will be rewarded with patience and grace). These Polychromos do wonders, its biggest weapons compared from the rest of the market is their ability to layer as many times as you want with the right quality paper and tooth to meet the desire results and maintain a sharp point in depth for amazing precision could compare with, the lead pigment last 3 times longer and has strong lead than any other brand I tried for example Holbein, Caran D’ache or prismacolor premier. Derwent lightfast and Derwent Chromaflow may be the exception and could be rival but somewhat of a lesser yet worthy of a match when it comes only with the advantages with pure Oil colored pencils that are renowned for the Polychromos which are translucent which helps layering colors with amazing color combinations in the world of art 💖. The Polychromos are a wonderful set of 120 colors for any level from beginner to professional for those who can afford it or worthy if anyone knows who to use them to the fullest potential. For the price is totally worth it and no regrets because these are a true gem 💎✨🌟🔵🧊🌘 🔮 I hope everyone enjoy this drawing I had done using with Polychromos both a sketch as guideline then a fully colored. She is a Heavenly Venerable Divine Dragon 🐉 Valkyrie archangel a powerful mage and someone which she is not joke to mess with. Thank you to anyone who finds this review helpful!! 🌟 Remember always love 💗 what you like to do and never give up!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply the best
*by J***A on March 30, 2026*

The pigments in these pencils are SUPER bright. And they're so smooth to draw with-- way, way better than any wax based pencils. People compare Polychromos to Prismacolor a lot, and I have to say both are very high quality. But I much prefer Polychromos. It's not even close. But it depends on what kind of art you like to do. Polychromos gives finer lines but prismacolor is soft and easy to blend. Besides the performance, these pencils are so pretty. And so is the metal tin. Definitely worth buying if you're an artist/have artist friends. It might look pricey at first, but if you ask me you're paying for top-notch quality.

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