Faber-Castell
Faber-Castell Polychromos 120-Color Artist Pencil Tin
The full 120-color Polychromos range in one metal tin, the oil-based pencil serious colorists aim for.
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Our verdict
89 / 100The 120-color tin is the set artists put on a wish list and rarely buy themselves. Getting the entire oil-based range at once removes the limit of a starter palette and feels like a real upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Are Polychromos pencils wax- or oil-based?
Oil-based, which makes them easy to blend and layer.
How thick is the lead?
Each pencil has a 3.8 mm SV-bonded lead designed to resist breaking.
Do the colors fade?
The pigments are selected for lightfastness, so they resist fading over time.
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