STAEDTLERColored Pencils Set (72-Pack) - Ergonomic Triangular Barrel, Smooth 4mm Lines, Wood - 72 Vibrant Colors in Tin, for Artists & Students

I hesitated to buy these pencils for months because of the negative reviews but a very reasonable price for a trustworthy brand eventually convinced me to take a chance and I’m glad I did. Consistent with the reputation of the Staedtler brand name, they are excellent quality pencils that perform very well. The color selection is lovely and varied, the pencils keep a sharp point, are great for fine lines and small details, sharpen well, and provide a smooth application. Last but most important, the Staedtler customer service is outstanding. They demonstrate that they value their customers through clear and steadfast actions. Regrettably, I cannot say that about Amazon. After extensive experience indulging in an embarrassing amount of colored pencil set purchases from professional artist quality to hobby brands, I have learned that the problems regarding colored pencil damage with quality brand names is due to Amazon’s negligence in shipping these fragile and breakable items in thin plastic bags even after numerous repeated requests to pack and ship appropriately. It is interesting to note that I ordered a set of 24 count Amazon colored pencils for $2.99 and they arrived triple wrapped in bubble wrap, packed in a thick strong protective carton and shipped in a second carton with some paper as a cushion. Contrarily, every other set of colored pencil sets I received, including Caran d’ Ache, Prismacolor, Derwent, Faber-Castell and all others were shipped in thin plastic envelopes.

Great pencils and very sturdy!They are very solid, govee a good color, and just feel good in the hands

Vibrant colors, no issues sharpening, and no issues with breaking

I’ve been using a box of mismatched colored pencils for years and decided to get a whole new set. I really like the Staedtler ones I had so ordered these. They have the same triangular shape but the ones I wanted are soft (on the outside) and the wood seems to be different. They work pretty well though and as you can see offer a ton of shades. They do erase better than other pencils.Update: A pretty big negative for me is I noticed every pencil is stamped with the same number - I think 1278 - and no color name. There’s no way to keep track of colors you’ve used or like - what is the point of every pencil having the same number? Also a few have had the whole too come off when sharpening. Still pretty good colored pencils.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Loved! The box is super convenient because it keeps everything organized. Has every color you need!

really nice pencils, 3 sided makes holding easier

These obviously aren't artist quality but for their price I'm pleasantly surprised. They're not scratchy on the paper and they do let you blend colors more than expected. My one complaint is that they weren't sharpened properly by the manufacturer and I had to sharpen all of them before using them. One of the 72 pencil's wood cracked when sharpening but that's not a serious concern for me.

These are good pencils at a good price point. They are very blendable and easy to layer. The only thing I didn't like is that there are no color names or color numbers on the pencils