Manufacturer | Newell Rubbermaid Office |
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Brand | Prismacolor |
Item Weight | 1.54 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8.15 x 1.15 x 10.25 inches |
Item model number | 3599TN |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Assorted |
Closure | Snap |
Grip Type | Contoured |
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | 2H |
Material Type | Wood |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 72 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Fine |
Line Size | 0.7mm |
Ink Color | Assorted Color |
Manufacturer Part Number | 3599TN |
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Brand | Prismacolor |
Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |
Color | Assorted |
Ink Color | Assorted Color |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Soft, thick cores are perfect for shading and shadows
- Lightfast, richly saturated pigments
- Ultra-smooth, even color laydown
- Thick, robust leads resist cracking and chipping
- 72 premium colored pencils
- Assortment may vary.
- Artist quality colored pencils for every level of expertise
- Colors are easily blended, slow to wear and waterproof
- Soft, thick cores create a smooth color laydown for superior blending and shading
- Package contains one 9 3/4 by 8 1/8 by 1 1/8 inches tin with 72 pencils
- Made in USA
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Giftable | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
For beginners | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.7 |
Sheerness | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | prina | Pattern Professional |
point type | Fine | Fine | thick | Medium | Medium | Fine |
material | Wood | Wood | — | Wood, Alloy Steel | 120 Oil Based Colored Pencils, Sketchbook, Pencil Case, Drawing Tutorial | Plastic |
closure type | Snap | Snap | — | Snap | zipper | Capped |
grip type | Contoured | — | — | Contoured | — | Smooth |
From the manufacturer
About Prismacolor
For over 75 years Prismacolor has set the standard for art products of unrivaled quality. Using only the finest materials and collaborating directly with artists to anticipate evolving needs, the Prismacolor portfolio has the tools artists need to flawlessly complete every project. From colored pencils to art markers and pastels, Prismacolor helps artists express their limitless imaginations.
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 72 Pack
Artist Quality Colored Pencils
Bring your artistic vision to life with Prismacolor Artist Quality Colored Pencils! With a range of 72 vibrant colors, you are sure to achieve your masterpiece accurately and completely. Inside the box you’ll find colored pencils featuring soft cores that are the artist’s choice for blending, shading and layering. At the same time, Prismacolor art pencils feature pigments of unparalleled quality and leads that are thick and durable. This empowers you to effortlessly transition between forceful lines, delicate blends and smooth shadows.
- Soft core is perfect for shading and shadows
- Richly saturated pigments
- Lightfast
- Smooth, even coverage
- Thick, durable leads resist breaking
- 72 vibrant colors
Prismacolor Premier
Creations come alive with Prismacolor. Featuring inspired colors and pigments of unrivaled quality, you can express your art in its purest form.
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Soft Cores for Smooth CoverageCores are both creamy and thick for unbeatable blending, smooth color laydown and reduced breakage. |
Superior Blending and ShadingEffortlessly combine colors to create unique shades that match your imagination. |
Vibrant, Intense PigmentsWith 72 shades packed with brilliant, lasting pigments, you’ll have the right one to bring your illustration together. |
Adults Love Coloring BooksEnjoy hours of calming and creative fun with a set of adult coloring book pencils that help you fill in every detail with precisely the right color. |
See What's Inside:
One each of: Cream, Ginger Root, Lemon Yellow, Canary Yellow, Yellowed Orange, Yellow Ochre, Spanish Orange, Goldenrod, Sunburst Yellow, Sand, Orange, Pale Vermilion, Poppy Red, Carmine Red, Crimson Red, Crimson Lake, Magenta, Process Red, Mulberry, Pink, Blush Pink, Light Peach, Beige, Peach, Dark Purple, Lilac, Parma Violet, Violet, Imperial Violet, Violet Blue, Ultramarine, Copenhagen Blue, True Blue, Lt. Cerulean Blue, Peacock Blue, Cloud Blue, Indigo Blue, Light Aqua, Aquamarine, Parrot Green, Yellow Chartreuse, Chartreuse, Lime Peel, Spring Green, Apple Green, True Green, Grass Green, Olive Green, Dark Green, Sepia, Jade Green, Putty Beige, Light Umber, Burnt Ochre, Sienna Brown, Terra Cotta, Tuscan Red, Dark Umber, Dark Brown, Warm Grey 20%, Warm Grey 50%, Warm Grey 70%, Cool Grey 20%, Cool Grey 50%, Cool Grey 70%, Black, French Grey 20%, French Grey 50%, French Grey 70%, White, Metallic Silver & Metallic Gold coloring pencils.
Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils | Prismacolor Premier Verithin Colored Pencils | Prismacolor Premier Art Stix Colored Pencils | Prismacolor Premier Watercolor Colored Pencils | Prismacolor Premier Mixed Media Set | Prismacolor Scholar Colored Pencils | |
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Pre-Sharpened | Yes | Yes | NA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Good for Shading | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Water Soluble | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Core Material | Soft | Hard | Soft | Hard | Mixed | Hard |
Total Available Colors | 150 | 36 | 48 | 36 | 48 | 60 |
Recommended Uses | Blending and shading | Sharp details | Thick color laydown and layering | Unique textures and effects | Traveling or use as a starter kit | Developing artists, school projects |
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ASIN | B000E23RSQ |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #630 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #2 in Wooden Colored Pencils |
Date First Available | June 2, 2007 |
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Product Description
Bring out the soft side of any illustration or art project with Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils featuring soft cores. Inside the box you’ll find 72 coloring pencils featuring creamy cores that are the artist’s choice for blending, shading, and layering. Prismacolor colored pencils have pigments of unmatched quality and leads that are strong enough to be sharpened to a precision point. That means you can effortlessly switch between powerful lines, delicate blends, and silky shadowing.
From the Manufacturer
Designed to handle detailed work for advanced students and artists, these Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils feature high grade pigments for rich color saturation. Other features include soft, thick cores for superior blending and shading, and a color coded woodcasing for easy identification. The soft cores also resist breaking. Designed with professional artist quality for every level of expertise, these pencils come in an assorted set of 72, and include a convenient tin case.
What's in the Box
Set of 72 assorted Prismacolor Premier Colored Woodcase Pencils, and tin case.
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Customers like the colors, quality and ease of use of the pencils. They mention that they blend seamlessly, allowing for a range of shades and effects that add depth. Some are also satisfied with value, blending, and softness. However, some customers disagree on durability and sharpening.
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Customers are satisfied with the color of the pencils. They mention that the colors are amazing and blendable, allowing for a range of shades and effects that add depth. The pigment holds the color even with multiple layers, and the pencil is sturdy. The case and everything is beautiful, and you can create some awesome art.
"...Either way you can create some awesome art, building up one light layer after another, and don’t be shy about creating your own ‘color recipe’..." Read more
"...The pigments are incredibly vibrant and blend seamlessly, allowing for a range of shades and effects that add depth and dimension to my work...." Read more
"...the soft pencil lead, easy to sharpen wood exterior, and the bright variety of colors...." Read more
"...lead (not too hard but not so soft they wear down fast) They are nice pencils and this is a nice set as it is all in one box with 3 layers to it...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pencils. They say that the quality control is better, the pencil is substantial in the hand and exudes a sense of professionalism. The design is a perfect blend of form and function, and it adds a touch of elegance. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...of these pencils; they feel substantial in the hand and exude a sense of professionalism...." Read more
"...The quality is great and the price is definitely more reasonable than some other high-quality brands. They are so much fun to use!" Read more
"...The brand is well known of course so you would expect a great level of superior quality. However, is it equivalent to the monetary value?..." Read more
"...PACKAGING:The packaging is beautiful, protective and useful...." Read more
Customers like the value of the pen. They say it is well worth the price, it came on time, and is in great condition. The brand is well-known, so you would expect a great level of quality.
"...Cost Effective: My old Prismacolor sets are up to 120 colors...." Read more
"...on the higher end price-wise, the results they deliver are well worth the investment...." Read more
"...The quality is great and the price is definitely more reasonable than some other high-quality brands. They are so much fun to use!" Read more
"...The brand is well known of course so you would expect a great level of superior quality. However, is it equivalent to the monetary value?..." Read more
Customers like the softness of the writing instruments. They mention that the pencils are soft and smooth, and the prismacolors just feel so much nicer to draw with. They also say that the colors blend well and take less strokes to put the color onto the paper.
"...The soft and creamy texture of these pencils makes coloring a breeze – they glide effortlessly on paper, making it easy to achieve smooth gradients..." Read more
"...a small box at Hobby Lobby and absolutely fell in love with the soft pencil lead, easy to sharpen wood exterior, and the bright variety of colors...." Read more
"This is my first time trying these pencils. They are soft and creamy, the color is very pigmented. There wasn't any issue with the sharpening...." Read more
"...Used dry they tend to be pigment dense, are softer and blend better than Verithins, but are harder and hold a point better than Soft Cores -- making..." Read more
Customers like the blending of the pencil. They say it blends well with a colored pencil or a colorless pencil, has a medium hard lead, and offers a variety of blending options. Customers also appreciate the pigment, which holds the color even. Overall, customers are happy with the sturdiness and quality of the product.
"...The pigments are incredibly vibrant and blend seamlessly, allowing for a range of shades and effects that add depth and dimension to my work...." Read more
"Beautiful Colors. Blends well and they have a medium hard lead (not too hard but not so soft they wear down fast) They are nice pencils and this is..." Read more
"...They lay down beautifully, blend easily, and the variety of color combinations is unlimited...." Read more
"...of the time when I colored the pencils lay down smooth, and blending was not an issue...." Read more
Customers find the colored pencils easy to work with. They mention that the soft cores make them smooth and easy to blend. They are perfect for beginners and are fun to use.
"...They are so much fun to use!" Read more
"Beautiful Colors. Blends well and they have a medium hard lead (not too hard but not so soft they wear down fast)..." Read more
"...a magnetic flap and flips back to work as an easel, propping up the pencils for easier selection...." Read more
"...colors are very shade-able, blend easily with each other and are easy to work with...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the pencils. Some mention that they're resistant to breaking, and the durable cores make shading and blending effortless. However, others say that breakage is more of a problem with these pencils than used to be the case, and that the core does crumble easily. The plastic holders in the tin box seem flimsy.
"...One downside is the plastic trays inside the box - they are a bit flimsy, so you have to use two hands and flat surfaces or you could accidentally..." Read more
"...I'm particularly impressed with the durability of the leads – they're resistant to breaking, which means less frustration and more time spent..." Read more
"...they do not come without flaws, #1 and most widely known is the breakage issue, the lead basically falls out if you sharpen them too much and before..." Read more
"...The tin can it came in was damaged (slightly) which indicated that it was returned because of it...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sharpening of the pencil. Some mention that they all sharpened fine, no broken tips or leads, and that they allow you to have better control over the sharping. However, others say that the pencils breaks easy and doesn't sharpen very well, which seems to lead to a lopsided sharpener result. Some customers also mention that the soft pencils can be difficult to keep a sharp point, and the sharper can go wrong with cheaper pencils that use soft wood.
"...and absolutely fell in love with the soft pencil lead, easy to sharpen wood exterior, and the bright variety of colors...." Read more
"...half my pencils have this problem, which seems to lead to a lopsided sharpening result...." Read more
"...There wasn't a lot I disliked about them. They sharpened well, law down smooth overall and I ended up with some nice coloring pages...." Read more
"...A few of them have had to be sharpened several times trying to obtain a point that will not snap at the slightest pressure when coloring...." Read more
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1) The Prismacolor box: Inside the brown Amazon delivery box was a colorful shrink-wrapped Prismacolor cardboard storage box with the pencils inside on removable plastic trays. The Prismacolor storage box that the pencils come in is much nicer than I expected. It has a magnet closure. It makes this set a VERY presentable gift for an artist. The storage box I received looked new. The storage box is pretty sturdy (but not sturdy enough/secure enough to travel with - I’d recommend a different box for that). One downside is the plastic trays inside the box - they are a bit flimsy, so you have to use two hands and flat surfaces or you could accidentally dump the pencils out of their plastic trays when using.
2) The pencils: Mine look new. I didn’t lift/inspect every pencil other than read its name, but I didn’t see any broken points or cracked pencils or used pencils. ( I took the time to read every name & there were no duplicates which some negative reviews mentioned). There was a black pencil and a white pencil (at least one negative review mentioned those being missing). I didn’t see anything visually that would make me think these were fakes. When I bought these on Amazon, the seller was listed as Amazon, so maybe the negative reviews with suspected fakes were from a different seller. All I know is that I’m grateful to not have experienced those problems.
3) Quality: Some of the negative reviews said these not as good as the old Prismacolor pencils. I have Prismacolors from waaaay back when it was owned by Berol and from the 90’s when it was Sanford. I’m including a photo of a few of the new ones from this set and a few of the old ones from the 90s (thirty years ago!). The new ones and the old ones all sharpened with a hand crank AFMAT pencil sharpener specifically for color pencils. You can see both old and new got super sharp long points. Nothing broke on the new ones. No Prismacolor pencils, old or new, should be sharpened with a regular pencil sharpener- that thrashes them and you get breaks. That’s because Prismacolor pencils are SOFTER so they blend better. I’ve included a photo of my hand crank AFMAT colored pencil sharpener with this review (I bought that pencil sharpener on Amazon also, works great). When you use Prismacolor you need to use whisper-gentle pencil strokes in many many layers to build up colors or pencil tips can break. Goes with the territory, no big deal, expect it. Save your broken tips for those times you press too hard, there’s uses for them :)
4) I did a few quick tests in addition to the sharpening test, and included a photo for that as well. I randomly picked some ‘dull’ colors from the new set, plus Lilac that I had handy from my old Prismacolor set, and created a quick color recipe sheet that I included a photo of with this review. Looking at the sheet you can see these sorts of tests:
- how intense the colors are in a few light layers verses many layers, super light pressure verses a little harder pressure;
- how the colors work blended in different combinations;
- how the colors look blended with the white Prismacolor pencil that came with the set
- how the colors look blended with a Prismacolor colorless Blender (purchased separately on Amazon see photo);
- how the colors look blended with a COPIC colorless marker Blender (purchased separately on Amazon see photo);
- how the colors look blended with off the shelf mineral oil;
- how the colors erase with an AFMAT battery operated eraser (purchased separately on Amazon see photo);
- how the old lilac Prismacolor pencil blends with the new ones
I hope the ‘color recipe’ sheet helps you see that even ‘dull’ colors can be pretty exciting! The recipe sheet was done on cheap standard printer paper, but ideally for these pencils you’d use better paper - I included a photo of the Bristol paper I’ve bought on Amazon.
5) Cost Effective: My old Prismacolor sets are up to 120 colors. I was replacing them and supplementing them buying one or two new ones at a time - you pay more per pencil that way. It just made sense to get the 150 pencil set.
6) Prismacolor vs Faber Castell Polychromos: I have them both, love them both. You can combine them but technically they have a different ‘base’ and Polychromos lets you know how light-fast their colors are right on each pencil. Price wise it’s hard to beat the 150 Prismacolor set. Either way you can create some awesome art, building up one light layer after another, and don’t be shy about creating your own ‘color recipe’ pages and experimenting how one light layer of one color looks on top of a light layer of another color. Write down the colors you used like I did on the photo - even a muddy color can be useful someday! Enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2022
Detail:
1) The Prismacolor box: Inside the brown Amazon delivery box was a colorful shrink-wrapped Prismacolor cardboard storage box with the pencils inside on removable plastic trays. The Prismacolor storage box that the pencils come in is much nicer than I expected. It has a magnet closure. It makes this set a VERY presentable gift for an artist. The storage box I received looked new. The storage box is pretty sturdy (but not sturdy enough/secure enough to travel with - I’d recommend a different box for that). One downside is the plastic trays inside the box - they are a bit flimsy, so you have to use two hands and flat surfaces or you could accidentally dump the pencils out of their plastic trays when using.
2) The pencils: Mine look new. I didn’t lift/inspect every pencil other than read its name, but I didn’t see any broken points or cracked pencils or used pencils. ( I took the time to read every name & there were no duplicates which some negative reviews mentioned). There was a black pencil and a white pencil (at least one negative review mentioned those being missing). I didn’t see anything visually that would make me think these were fakes. When I bought these on Amazon, the seller was listed as Amazon, so maybe the negative reviews with suspected fakes were from a different seller. All I know is that I’m grateful to not have experienced those problems.
3) Quality: Some of the negative reviews said these not as good as the old Prismacolor pencils. I have Prismacolors from waaaay back when it was owned by Berol and from the 90’s when it was Sanford. I’m including a photo of a few of the new ones from this set and a few of the old ones from the 90s (thirty years ago!). The new ones and the old ones all sharpened with a hand crank AFMAT pencil sharpener specifically for color pencils. You can see both old and new got super sharp long points. Nothing broke on the new ones. No Prismacolor pencils, old or new, should be sharpened with a regular pencil sharpener- that thrashes them and you get breaks. That’s because Prismacolor pencils are SOFTER so they blend better. I’ve included a photo of my hand crank AFMAT colored pencil sharpener with this review (I bought that pencil sharpener on Amazon also, works great). When you use Prismacolor you need to use whisper-gentle pencil strokes in many many layers to build up colors or pencil tips can break. Goes with the territory, no big deal, expect it. Save your broken tips for those times you press too hard, there’s uses for them :)
4) I did a few quick tests in addition to the sharpening test, and included a photo for that as well. I randomly picked some ‘dull’ colors from the new set, plus Lilac that I had handy from my old Prismacolor set, and created a quick color recipe sheet that I included a photo of with this review. Looking at the sheet you can see these sorts of tests:
- how intense the colors are in a few light layers verses many layers, super light pressure verses a little harder pressure;
- how the colors work blended in different combinations;
- how the colors look blended with the white Prismacolor pencil that came with the set
- how the colors look blended with a Prismacolor colorless Blender (purchased separately on Amazon see photo);
- how the colors look blended with a COPIC colorless marker Blender (purchased separately on Amazon see photo);
- how the colors look blended with off the shelf mineral oil;
- how the colors erase with an AFMAT battery operated eraser (purchased separately on Amazon see photo);
- how the old lilac Prismacolor pencil blends with the new ones
I hope the ‘color recipe’ sheet helps you see that even ‘dull’ colors can be pretty exciting! The recipe sheet was done on cheap standard printer paper, but ideally for these pencils you’d use better paper - I included a photo of the Bristol paper I’ve bought on Amazon.
5) Cost Effective: My old Prismacolor sets are up to 120 colors. I was replacing them and supplementing them buying one or two new ones at a time - you pay more per pencil that way. It just made sense to get the 150 pencil set.
6) Prismacolor vs Faber Castell Polychromos: I have them both, love them both. You can combine them but technically they have a different ‘base’ and Polychromos lets you know how light-fast their colors are right on each pencil. Price wise it’s hard to beat the 150 Prismacolor set. Either way you can create some awesome art, building up one light layer after another, and don’t be shy about creating your own ‘color recipe’ pages and experimenting how one light layer of one color looks on top of a light layer of another color. Write down the colors you used like I did on the photo - even a muddy color can be useful someday! Enjoy!
The soft and creamy texture of these pencils makes coloring a breeze – they glide effortlessly on paper, making it easy to achieve smooth gradients and bold strokes alike. I'm particularly impressed with the durability of the leads – they're resistant to breaking, which means less frustration and more time spent creating.
The color selection in this set is outstanding. It includes a wide variety of hues that cater to every artistic need. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils will undoubtedly enhance your creative projects.
I appreciate the high-quality construction of these pencils; they feel substantial in the hand and exude a sense of professionalism. While they are a bit on the higher end price-wise, the results they deliver are well worth the investment. If you're serious about your art, these pencils are a must-have addition to your toolkit. My artistic journey has been elevated to new heights thanks to Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils – I can't recommend them enough!
The brand is well known of course so you would expect a great level of superior quality. However, is it equivalent to the monetary value? In my opinion,they are not. Though they get the job done, I would EXPECT them to. They are pencils with color. For the price I would expect the best colors and a longer lasting pencil than a cheap brand. Is the color absolutely outstanding and better than any I've seen? Is this pencil the longest lasting I have seen ? Is this the best pencil you can get? No, not really. Is it out of reach for your budget and is this brand necessary for it's intended use? Unless you EXPECT an artist quality or you are just into Name Brand use, then I would select a cheaper brand. I got these for my daughter to use as she is quite the artist and intends it as a career someday. She says this pencil is "meh" for the same reasons listed above. It did meet her needs but she said pencils of much cheaper cost also met her needs. She said that she requested these because they were recommended to her and though she uses them occasionally she said each time she uses them she is thinking of the cost per use and not her artwork. She said she constantly puts them away thinking she will use them when the name brand matters or she needs a color she can't find in her cheaper sets. Because she can get the same quality work with much less expense she chooses to keep these put away. So, having such an item that is constantly being set aside for when it "might be needed" makes the item useless in my opinion. It's like wearing a pair of shoes until they are in tatters because you are saving your others just in case you might need them. I prefer that my daughter have interest and enjoyment in her creation not having to worry about what it costs. With that aside she still says that for the price she truly expects that they should be able to do MORE than what you would expect of them. She said ,for instance, a Crayola colored pencil is expected to have great color, last a while, not be so hard that they tear up the paper, or so soft that they wear down fast. All things expected of the Prismacolor brand. Yet the Prismacolor costs ten times what the Crayola brand costs. So she says that Prismacolor color pencils should do 10 times MORE than Crayola brand pencils and she said that though they are good they are not ten times better and other than the fact that Prismacolor has more colors available, the pencil itself is not really superior. So, in conclusion, if you need specific colors that only Prismacolor provides, or you just like the thought of saying you use Prismacolor brand,then look around at other options. There are lots of brands out there and if you are just starting out in art, sketching or you just want to have a set of color pencils for those adult coloring books, then save yourself some money and read reviews on or of the MANY sets of coloring pencils on Amazon. The reviews can often lead you to a hidden gem if an item that can allow you a savings to put that extra money toward a better paper quality or maybe a bigger set of color pencils than available for the price of this set. It's all about choices. Your choices. This set wasn't right for us,but maybe it is for you. Decide for yourself.
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Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2024
I was so young when I started to color that I cannot tell when was the first time I took a coloring pencil in my hand and I’m close to my seventies today. Now, as far as I remember, the Prismacolor brand have always been my number one favorite of all. And the Premier pencils, well, are a dream. I’ m so happy and confident every time I’m using them. The colors are so rich and the cores are so soft that they blend like no other. But there is also a negative point about that fact. The core is so soft that if you are one who generally put pressure on the pencil to get its darker tone right away, the pencils won’t last. I’m not the kind that will put too much pressure on her pencils, nonetheless, I also often use the second version of them : the Scholars 60 pencils box. And here is what I already said in a review about the Scholars :
‘’ I’m a senior lady who love coloring. I have a collection of about 30 books and enjoy a pencil that gives me possibility to create a large variation of tones. So I’m using a lot of pencils and I do have many different sets from many different manufacturers. Although the Premier are the first one on the list of the best pencils of all, these Scholars are the ones that I do prefer because they still blend easily with the 5 different colors that I tried so far, they are for most of them as beautiful than the Premier, they last longer and the pricing is more affordable... ‘’
This said, there’s another important plus point to mention about the Prismacolor brand, Premier and Scholars. Decades ago, every crafting and art stores were offering to buy these pencils one pencil at the time and they were offering almost every color. And if you search around you, even today you still can find some of those stores that are still selling them this way. So, you can easily replace one or two or more color pencils without having to buy a new box.
Now, let’s talk about sharpeners and soft core pencils. First, I don’t care about sharpeners, I usually buy the cheapest ones on the market. The last one I got is coming from a One dollar Store, I’m using it for years and it still working perfectly with all the pencil brands that I have, including my Raffine to name only this other one. Why ?... Well, the truth is that it doesn't matter the brand of the soft core pencils you intending to buy or using, if you hit or drop them, the core is broken. And this is mostly the one reason why they seems to break doesn't matter the sharpener you use. My aunt was a professional painter and she’s the one who educated me about it. I was very young when I learned that fact and it was pissing me off every time I dropped one, so I made it a habit to use a cup or a small pot to place them in while coloring so they don’t roll down the table, on the floor. If you receive a box that contains several pencils with broken cores, there’s a pretty good chance that the box has been severely hit or dropped and if that had happened to me, I would have asked for a box replacement. That simple.
It is the reason why I take such a good care of my pencils. I don’t share them either. I always keep extra boxes for the kids, I provide some jars and they are also educated about that fact.
Prismacolor Premier are expensive pencils, but coloring with them is always such a marvelous experience. Go for it, you won’t regret your purchase. But they are true soft cores. Keep that in mind.
Love the pencils, soft creamy and blend well just as I was hoping I’m no expert but I seem to get a better finish with these pencils and easy to use. Price is good if you can save for the large set just over a pound a pencil which compares well to other well known brands. Highly recommend.