Description

The gold standard for professional colour pencils. The Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencil Studio Box presents 36 of the finest oil-based colour pencils available, housed in an elegant gift box worthy of their quality. Each pencil contains the highest quality acid-free pigments, delivering unsurpassed lightfastness and brilliant colour that stands the test of time.

The thick 3.8mm lead is both break-resistant and water-resistant, producing a smudge-proof finish that makes Polychromos the preferred choice for professional illustrators, fine artists, and colourists worldwide. The smooth, rich colour laydown allows for precise detail work, layering, and burnishing techniques that bring artwork to life.

Features

• Highest quality acid-free pigments with unsurpassed lightfastness
• Thick 3.8mm oil-based lead that is water-resistant and smudge-proof
• Break-resistant through SV bonding technology
• 36 carefully selected colours in a premium studio gift box

Perfect For

• Professional illustration and fine art
• Detailed botanical and natural history illustration
• Adult colouring and artistic hobbyists seeking museum-quality results

Professional Tips

Build colour gradually with light layers for luminous effects. Use a colourless blender pencil or odourless mineral spirits to create smooth, paint-like finishes. The oil-based formula allows for excellent layering without wax bloom, and the break-resistant lead sharpens to a fine point for intricate detail work.

Set Includes: 36 Polychromos colour pencils in a studio gift box
Skill Level: Professional
Surface Compatibility: Drawing paper, illustration board, toned paper, mixed media surfaces

Specifications

• Weight: 200gr
• Usage: Indoor & outdoor

Pros and cons

• Sustainably produced
• Ideal for everyday use
• May discolor in direct sunlight