Customer Reviews

Sanford(R) Prismacolor(R) Professional Thick Lead Art Pencils, Assorted Colors, Set Of 120

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I've tried a variety of different kinds of colored pencils overtime including derwent and faber castell and although these pencils are good too, I believe Prismacolored pencils are certainly the best ones on the market. These pencils with their soft leads are easier to blend then the two brands and don't come off as easy if you accidently rub your hand on your work (very important to me). They come in a lot of different sizes (12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120) and the price tag is always quite high for colored pencils but it is something you won't regret buying. The only flaw I can tell about them is sometimes I get a pencil with flawed wood, and it just won't sharpen! I usually lose a lot of this pencil to sharpening but I manage. (this is rare) Highly recommended to everyone who loves to draw!

These pencils are the absolute best! Indeed, they are very expensive, but they're well worth it! You'll be very inpressed with these- I promise!

I have used these pencil in combination with watercolor and by themselves on illustration board and strathmore drawing paper with great results. If you are a fan of colored pencil drawing, you will enjoy the rich color and workability of Prismacolor pencils. My set did not have a colorless blender included, but I recommend getting several if you want a smooth blended result. You can also erase pretty well with an electric eraser.

As a professional illustrator and art teacher, I can tell the difference between mediocre and fine.... Prismacolor is a professional grade manufacturer, provides a rich, smooth color that's easily blended and works well over marker or watercolor. They also make a student-grade which is lower quality and price but still way above average. As an art teacher I have to buy quantity and so can't afford high quality; the only colored pencils that I've found that are decent quality, don't consistently have crappy wood or lead issues are Sargent - their watercolor pencils are marvelous. As for the reviewers who gave 3 stars, chances are they have not used enough varieties to be able to tell the difference between the different qualities.... If the price turns you off and you're only using this for an occasional fun project, a lower-grade, inexpensive pencil will be more than sufficient - no need to waste your money.

I have Prismacolor pencils. I don't have the larger set. I have the 72qty. I have been using these pencils for years. I love how well they blend. I also like how you can apply different layers to your drawings.(like when you're doing hair I use an average of 5 or 6 different colors just to make it look like natural hair.Then you have the variety and depth of the skin tones you can create. I use mulitple shades/colors and layer them to give nice undertones to the skin.

This is my second purchase of this set and I couldn't be more pleased! A wonderful variety of colors and they are true to their name. I can definitely see the difference from the cheaper sets. The Prismacolor pencils hold up very well not breaking with the least bit of pressure like the cheaper ones seem to do. They last about twice as long too. Colors are as vivid as you want and as soft. Blending/shading is a snap! I just have to say it again, I couldn't be more pleased!! The box is nice too! Easy access. Pencils right at your finger tips!

This is a comprehensive set of most of the colored pencils offered by Prismacolor. After buying one set for myself, I have since purchased three more sets as gifts. Obviously, I am completely satisfied with this product.

I bought these pencils on the recommendation of my art instructors because they blend colors very well. I also bought a box of generic pencils from Wal-Mart for about $5. I use the WM ones primarily because I didn't find a dramatic difference in the few drawings that I did.