Pentel Color Pen Set, Set of 36 Assorted Colors (S360-36)

by Pentel

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.5 x 6.5 inches ; 0.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001E6F108
• Item model number: S360-36
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #798 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #6 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Drawing > Drawing Media > Markers
  • #8 in Toys & Games > Arts & Crafts > Drawing & Painting Supplies > Coloring Pens & Markers
  • #84 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing > Scrapbooking
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Vivid, water-based ink colors for a variety of applications. Durable fiber tip produces find lines. Generous ink supply is excellent for decorating posters. Snap-fit cap prevents tip from drying out. Ideal for artists, designers, students and children. Colors include: black, red, blue, green, lemon yellow, light gray ochre, turquoise, olive green, pale orange, steel blue, dark brown, carmine, magenta, dark gray, yellow, gold ochre, beige, dark green, silver gray, raw umber, dark red, Prussian blue, dull orange, heliotrope, grayish green, marine blue, emerald green, coral pink and baby blue.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

107 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Pens BUT..., May 24, 2009

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K. Babcock "Queen of Mixed Media Art" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentel Color Pen Set, Set of 36 Assorted Colors (S360-36) (Office Product)

These are great markers/pens - I'm on my third set, so obviously I like them - but there are a few caveats. As a mixed media artist, I've found several reasons to be cautious of these markers if you are using them for more permanent or "fine" art purposes.

For just coloring or for kids, these are absolutely perfect. These are extremely vibrant, the ink lasts forever, they don't dry out quickly if you leave a cap off, they travel very well, the color selection is fantastic, and they are priced extremely well.

If, however, you are using them for a mixed media project - or will be using more than one technique on your project - you will run into some problems. (Then again, these aren't touted as "fine art" markers - or priced as such.) The colors are great - but filling in large spaces will be problematic because they are "streaky". They leave a very definite line with each stroke - so you will end up with a project that looks like you colored it in first grade. Secondly, altho these start out with a fantastic nib, it degrades quickly - and you wind up with a lot of little "fuzzies", fine "hairs" and the tip of the nib becomes "floppy" even tho the rest of the nib remains firm. This causes problems when trying to fill in small spaces, or writing. (Leaves a lot of tiny stray marks.)

Also, these are definitely not waterproof - or water resistant. One drop of water will destroy whatever you've colored. Since water will leave a distinct mark on the paper, I thought maybe they would work well if blended with water. I colored and then used a waterbrush and a regular brush with a little water, to try to blend the "streaks" away. NOT a good idea. You just wind up with a mess. (They aren't advertised for this use - but I thought it might work.)

The other issue with these is the color fastness. The colors fade and wash out over time. I used them in one of my moleskin journals - and several years later, the colors have disintegrated a lot. They weren't exposed to sunlight (the journal was closed and on a bookshelf) - so I don't know what the level of acidity is...but I'm guessing it's on the higher end. (Which strikes these for scrapbooks, just FYI.)

I'm not getting rid of mine anytime soon - I love to use these for adding color to sketches, doodling, coloring with my kids, lending to my kids for school projects, making garage sale signs, etc. I just wouldn't use these in any of my art projects or swaps. (I live in a really dry climate and worry the color breakdown would be worse somewhere humid.) Definitely not for work that will be sold.

You won't waste money with these - they are great marker/pens for around the house...for drawing or coloring at school or using at home, these are total perfection! If, on the other hand, you are looking for a good "art marker" or "art pen", pass on these. These will be a huge disappointment - and there are much, much better options out there.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful wonderful wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!!!!, February 28, 2005

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Pookie "married to the army" (Germany) - See all my reviews

I have had a set of these markers for over 9 years and they're still going strong! They seem to have an endless ink supply, except for the black, which has been used to it's last drop. They are very comfortably shaped, great for doing fine detail work. Vibrant colors, and a good variety of colors. Wonderful markers!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the money!!!, November 11, 2006

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Kathy Lou (Happy Valley, PA) - See all my reviews

My daughter "found" these pens which I had had for years...
she adopted them and used them almost daily for every type of art project.
They travel very well so they have also been on many trips with us.
The pinks ran out after about two years of use...
after about three years of use a few of the other colors began to show signs of running out.
I was AMAZED they lasted as long as they did!!!
We are now on a second set.
My daughter is nearly 8, and she still LOVES these markers.
I highly recommend them to ANY one of ANY age who loves markers with great vibrant, long-lasting color!!!!