Polychromos® Artists' Color Pencils - Wood Case of 120

This is - by far - THE best colored pencils that I have ever used in my life! They are strong, yet smooth and soft... in other words, Goldielocks approved because they are not hard, they are not soft, they ARE "Just right". I don't think I will want any other kind of colored pencil, at least I cannot imagine wanting any other kind. Love these so much! Highly recommend. The barrel is a nice thickness, The case is both functional and pretty, and the size is perfect.

Little pricey. But great quality from the brand. Colors are good. Very smooth and blendable. Fun to use so many ways. Good thickness and sturdy.

I spent far too much money on inferior products trying to figure out what I do and don't like about colored pencils so I decided to stop dilly dallying and buy the big mama-jama with the fancy schmancy case and be done!! Haha. Although I'm a newbie to adult coloring, I'm accustomed to Prismacolor Pencils and, while they're nice, I could immediately tell the difference in these just by the way they feel in my hand. They're heaven. They require a much lighter touch, they're much more pigmented, the dark colors are truly opaque and all colors are more vibrant. I'm still in the learning curve of shading and blending but already getting good results so its just a matter of getting aquatinted. All the leads are perfectly centered and these pencils KEEP THIER POINT MUCH LONGER than PC's, which means less sharpening and a longer lasting pencil. The wood box came perfectly packaged without a scratch. Each pencil is nestled snugly in its slot and you never have to worry about them becoming jumbled in transit. The metal carrying handle rotates within its rounded hinge, so your hand never slips. Even if you dropped it, the metal locks are sturdy and fool proof so random spillage seems unlikely. Twist til it clicks and that's that. There's 6 additional pencil/pen slots and 2 more cubbies (appx 5x2) for erasers and supplies. If I could add anything to this set it would be a paler shade of blue, green, pink and purple. If you're like me and would rather have them than blend them I'd recommend adding Prismacolor 1086 Light Sky Blue, 1089 Pale Sage, 1018 Pink Rose and 934 Lavender. (Polychromos 9201-119 Light Magenta is similar to Prismacolor Lavender but much more pink than purple) I've also heard that Prismacolor White (Blanc) 938 is superior to the Polychromos white but I can't tell you why. This seller only gives one free shipping option with no tracking. My package was ordered 7/5, shipped 7/6, estimated delivery to SC was 7/19 - 8/27 and arrived 8/3 if that helps you estimate. They seem to have the best price so for me, it was worth the wait. Overall, I'd recommend this set to newbies who have the money and don't care to make the mistakes I did and artists who want beautiful storage and sturdy transportation, all-in-one. Money well spent!

The "headline" above was my artist wife's reaction to her birthday/Mother's Day present. I'm not an artist so I'll give you my "art appreciation" take aways: 1. the pencil set is as pretty as a rainbow, 2. the pencils appear to be well constructed and "substantial", 3. the wooden box is heirloom quality, 4. the presentation of the pencils in the box is impressive, 5. the box is easy to transport using the handle on the hinge side if the box. Lastly, as another reviewer commented, the two shelf presentation of the pencils as the box is opened allows the artist to visualize all the available colors at one time (my wife told me that being able to see all the colors at once was important to her). Anyway, it is an "investment" but well worth it IMHO.

I very much so enjoy these pencils. It's so nice to not have broken pieces of color when sharpening, the color goes down smoothly and blends beautifully! They are great for sharing with my family and I really like the carrying case, it keeps them organized and in place!

Love working with these colored pencils and this box is solid, making keeping the set together and organized by color easy. The set does take up a considerable space on my desk.

Like many others, I spent money on less expensive pencils thinking I was saving money. After a short time, I realized that I would have been better off spending the money up front and enjoying the experience of the pencils. They are beautiful, vibrant and easy to work with. I love that you can replace individual pencils as necessary. I also love the extra space on the bottom tier for a little extra storage.

I have been wanting this set for many years. It was a bit more money than I was ready to pay out, but I wanted the wood case set for living permanently in my studio. When it arrived, it was delivered in a ridiculously large cardboard box. ( 24 inches by 36 inches by 24 inches) when I opened it, there was no supporting packaging surrounding the case other than some bubble type wrapping around it. I thought for sure the box would be cracked, or damaged! Fortunately, the box was intact. A real testament to the quality of this definitely hard wood case! Even so, the case is large. I would estimate almost 30 inches wide based on the desk I set it on to photograph. I will need to re think where in my studio this will live. It is considerably larger than my other wooden pencil storage systems my other brands live in. I was hoping to incorporate this case with them. The pencils themselves, are exactly as I had expected, and I am pleased!

Polychromos are high quality and oil based so there is no bloom which I get with my wax pencils. The colours are bright, depending on pressure and layers, and they blend beautifully together. I rarely use a blending pencil. I've been using them for 9 months now and love the feel of the pencils and I can build colour with plenty of layers without scratching the tooth of the paper. They aren't as 'creamy' as my wax pencils but I've become used to polychromos and I prefer these now. They sharpen to a good point with regular sharpeners, without crumbling, but even more with a two point long sharpener... so detailed work is a breeze. So easy to see at a glance which colours are popular and need purchasing as free stock which are widely available. On the bottom layer there are three extra empty compartments, one with horizontal grooves for six more pencils, and the other two for erasers, pencil holders, or spare colours etc. Can't express how gorgeous this case is to keep these pencils protected! Simply stunning. It's an added bonus as it was my birthday treat... I would have been delighted with the tin set also. These pencils are a joy to use.

C'est un gros budget mais qui en vaut la peine. Les mines des crayons sont solides, les couleurs magnifiques et la boîte en bois très jolie. La boîte était bien emballée pour le transport. Je suis contente de mon achat.

Espectacular estuche de pinturas de colores, increible la olor que hace al abrirlo , si te gusta la papeleria sabes de lo que hablo. Los colores se ven de calidad y despues de muchos usos siguen todo como el primer dia. El estuche de 2 pisos en madera y con cierre desprende calidad por todos los lados.

The quality of product is excellent❤

A few color pencils were missing from the set. Quite devastated as it was a birthday gift for my son and when we open the set, everyone were quite devastated. Given the item is quite expensive, appalled and shocked that the set wasn’t checked properly prior to shipping.