Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, Assorted Colors, 150 Count - Durable, Vibrant, Ultra-Smooth, Adult Coloring, Drawing, Sketching, Arts & Crafts

If you like a softer pencil, this is probably the best. All colored pencils have both wax and oil. These are wax based, meaning they are waxier and softer than oil based which have a harder lead. They will break if you push real hard or are rough with them. Especially while sharpening or using a poor quality sharpener. But they mix great and have wonderful pigment and colors. Be sure to get a prisma color sharpener and a blender pencil from prismacolor. These will not hold a sharp tip. Not even with a lot of resharpening. But that is not a problem for coloring. Not all of them have a good light fastness but they are good for a long time. And if you are coloring in a coloring book ,you don't need to worry about that since they won't be exposed to sunlight or strong harsh light. I highly recommend these. I am hoping to get the 120 or 150 set next. They sell individual pencils ( open stock ) which is handy if you use up one or two of the pencils. At least you don't have to repurchase the while set to get the ones you need.

Love these colored pencils! They’re creamy, they blend nicely, and the variety of colors are amazing. They are so vibrant. Love using them on my sketches and to color in general. Their only downfall is they don’t always sharpen evenly, so they can break easily, but it only happens on some of the colors. I make do. I highly recommend these!

The quality is night and day compared to the one I’ve been using. They’re easy to blend and the range of colors is amazing. They are smooth and easy to layer. I was extremely hesitant but I’m glad I took the risk.

I started coloring in adult coloring books a few months ago. I've use Marco Raffine pencils, Artist Loft pencils, Bic Marking markers, Sharpie markers, Artist Loft markers, Stabilo fineline markers, several brands of gel pens, and other things. I thought there couldn't be much of a difference between the Marco Raffine pencils & Prismacolor premier pencils. Then I bought 1 Prismacolor scholar pencil. The minute I used it, I realized what a difference there was. Then Amazon had a special on the 75ct Prismacolor Premier pencil set. These are extraordinary pencils. I am having so much fun blending different colors to get different effects. The colors are so saturated. I've found that if I want a color but just not as dark, I simply apply a lighter amount & then use a blending pencil to get a nice smooth finish. I can see where a true artist might want an even larger set of pencils. But, if you are simply using these to color in adult coloring books, the 75ct provides plenty of variety. Personally, I really like having the 150ct. I have found that I really do use every single pencil. The Marco Raffine pencils seemed fine until I bought these pencils. I will definitely be staying with the Prismacolor pencils. The color is better. They go on much more smoothly. They even sharpen better. UPDATE #1: I recently purchased the 150 ct Prismacolor Premier Pencil Set. Every now and then I run into the problem of having a pencil break. Then, when I sharpen it, no matter how gentle I try to color with it, the pencil continues to break every time I sharpen it. I have tried using several different manual and electric sharpeners: but, the pencil continues to break. This has happened with dark green, pumpkin orange, and several other colors, I don't mind spending the money on the 150 Prismacolor Premier set. But, I am on a tight budget & have to save up to purchase this set. I really don't appreciate throwing my money away. I literally had a pumpkin pencil repeatedly break from brand new condition to too short for me to hold on to. This happened in one evening. I've purchased the 132 ct set in the past and decided to purchase the 150 ct set because I wanted the 18 colors that the 132 ct set didn't have. I couldn't get those colors individually in my local supply store and ordering them online was rather expensive. The cost of the 150 ct set is so reasonable on Amazon that it made more sense for me to buy the 150 ct than to purchase those 18 individual pencils from other online sites. They just cost so much individually that buying this 150 ct set is a no brainer. I checked out what the missing 18 colors were and I knew that I would use all them. I am, however, getting sick and tired of this breakage issue. It happens far to frequently. I previously gave Prismacolor Pencils a 5 star rating but I changed it to a 3 star rating. I can't give a perfect rating to a product that has such an obvious defect. UPDATE #2: 1/27/17: I purchased an Alvin 9866 Brass Bullet Sharpener for $8.76 on Amazon. It's a small brass bullet sharpener with replaceable blades which I also purchased on Amazon. The trouble I was having with pencils breaking has been solved. This little sharpener can give the pencil an extremely sharp point which is perfect for coloring those tiny, detailed areas. You just can't press down hard when you sharpen the pencil to that extreme a point. If you don't need an extremely sharp point, you just don't sharpen the pencil as much. I found some articles that recommend turning the sharpener, not the pencil. So, that's what I do for the most part. I've also found articles that recommend sharpening a regular lead pencil every now and then. While this bullet sharpener doesn't have a compartment to catch the shavings, the small inconvenience of sharpening into a small plastic cup or other container & disposing of the shavings later is quite acceptable given the results it gives compared to every other sharpener I have tried. I love the fact that I can buy replacement blades instead of having to buy a new sharpener when the blade dulls. I still, very rarely, find a pencil that wants to keep breaking. It's usually the pumpkin one. So, I warm in on a heating pad. It makes a big difference. So, I have changed my review back to a 5 star rating. The right sharpener makes all the difference.

Ok, so, heads up, I LOVE THESE!! Any criticism I give is so potential buyers understand what they are getting into before taking a possibly (depending on set size and if you get them on a sale) quite pricey plunge. First off? What do I love about these? To put it simply: A LOT. These soft-cored pencils are buttery smooth and allow for GREAT blending, and the colors in the range I got (132) are GREAT, I have everything I need to the point I see myself only supplementing a few colors not in this set with open-stock. These pencils are also good for layering, and are very beginner friendly for anyone looking to get into colored pencils, or art in general. They lay on very pigmented, so you can start to see results fast. These pencils are especially great for people who have worked with alcohol markers before (as is my specific case.) because their blending abilities may feel more familiar. With every good thing, there’s trade-offs, for one, while that soft-core is great, it also means breakage is very common, and as many people will point out, it’s a bit challenging to keep a very sharp point. I definitely noticed this while coloring. If this particularly bothers you, you may want to look into your other options. Another issue is wax-bloom, but that’s easily fixed with gently using a paper towel. Another thing I’d like to touch on is quality control problems: I did notice a few leads slightly off-center, but nothing as bad as I’ve seen on older reviews, it looks like the company is actively working on this problem, which is great! Over-all I’d say it depends on how much that bothers you, once again. Over-all, in my opinion, these pencils are best for artists who do lots of blending, layering, and have a level of patience to work with them, and the challenges this brand may present you with. They are also great for colorists, as they have lots of room to work with them, and create many fun textures. These pencils are probably not for: impatient people, people who don’t do much layering or blending, and those who need lightfast pencils, as these pencils generally tend to have a pretty low light fastness rating. I’d say these pencils work very well for me, and the type of art I do (which I’ve provided an example of) which means I believe the pros outweigh the cons, but whether they do or not is up to you, the buyer. If you’ve read my review this far, thank you! I hope I’ve given you some information to consider when making an informed purchase with this company, and this specific product they make! Happy creating fellow artists :]

I can't compare these to other higher quality pencil sets, this is about all I've ever used as they are the standard in the industry. Of course 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 you know it your 7.5" pencil is 2" and you can no longer get a grip on it. There is a message under the FAQ section on the prismacolor website stating "If the core slides out of the pencil this generally means the core was not properly glued to the wood and returning the pencil would be advisable" Well heads up, returning them will not fix the problem, they all have this issue. I was aware of this problem before I bought them but I knew these pencils color so well it wasn't worth risking losing money trying a different brand, so I decided to manage. Well turns out there IS in fact a solution. The next day I went to my local art store and talked to a very knowledgeable employee who is owed a well earned pay raise for fixing this problem, she recommended a pencil sharpener made specifically for soft lead made by 'pro art'. I admit I did not have much confidence this would solve the problem but sure enough I got home and sharpened every dull pencil with no breakage. Best part is it only cost me $2.50. This is the pro art soft sharpener (picture below). Part # is above the bar code on the back & reads 'PRO 3083'. This is a MUST HAVE if you plan to purchase these as a regular sharpener just won't 'cut it' (haha get it?) 2nd gripe I have is with the organization, the flimsy plastic holders that hold the pencils slide the pencils out of order and make a mess. Of course I bought this for the pencils, not the container, but I did find, for me personally -and you may have a better idea- the best way to organize them was to simply rubber band the shades together. I separated the different colors (blue, green, red etc) then put black/white/silver/gold separate, gray tones separate and then skin tones (pinks and tans) separate since I frequently use those 2 sets in conjunction with one another. So far it's worked out very well. If you aren't mobile and have a work desk of course it would make more sense to have some kind of fixed holder. As far as the pencils themselves, they wear very fast but they color and blend very well and that makes it worth the cost if you're serious about your work. They are waxy so they slide on the paper very naturally, I press down hard and they hold up pretty well without ripping through the paper. I used to love art growing up but the past 10 years my life has been work and problems and I got away from my one true talent. I hope if you're dreams are to become an artist you follow them, I regret not following mine but I'm trying to relearn all I lost. 4.5 stars!

Loved the greys, disappointed in color spectrum of browns and greens, blues OK.. colors blend well which limits need for burnishing. As a hobbyist I find it hard to justify the cost. Nice product just not for me

These are my favorite colored pencils and I absolutely love having this many colors. They blend beautifully. I haven't had the breakage problems that I see on some reviews. I use light to medium pressure, so that's probably why, as they do have a soft core. You can use heavy pressure with the blender pencil.

Everything arrived perfectly. Love these pencils

C'est la deuxième boîte que j'achète en 2 ans. Celle ci me sert remplacer crayon par crayon les couleurs de ma première boîte que je ai totalement usées. J'avais d'abord acheté la boîte de 132. Comme ce sont les crayons que j'utilise le plus, j'ai racheté la boîte de 150 pour avoir les nuances manquantes vu que j'utilise toutes les couleurs bizarrement... 18 couleurs de plus qui viennent nuancer certains tons. Cette boîte est vraiment très économique car 150 crayons de cette qualité à moins de 100 euros... Crayons tendres et vraiment crémeux qui ne marquent pas l'envers du papier ( pas de forme causée par la pression du crayon) , s'etalent parfaitement tant sur papier à grain et papier lisse style livre art thérapie et coloris assez vaste pour faire de superbes camaïeux. Juste mettre une feuille de protection en art therapie quand on colorie l'arrière de la page déjà coloriée poir éviter les transferts... Les couleurs sont brillantes et lumineuses et la boîte ne contient aucun doublon. Il est possible de télécharger un nuancier prismacolor de la quantité de crayons que l'on possède et de la colorier, ce qui dans mon cas me facilite la tâche lorsqu'il me faut nuancer dans un même ton. Les couleurs se mélangent entre elles parfaitement, même sans blender. Je les taille avec un taille à manivelle pour éviter de casser les mines tendres et je n'ai jamais eu de soucis de crayons dont les mines cassaient régulièrement... Le colis était parfaitement bien emballé et protégé avec du papier à bulles pour éviter les chocs lors du transport. La livraison super rapide.

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Os lapis sao maravilhosos pq muito macios. Valem muito a pena. Eles teem os problemas ja conhecidos da marca mas sao originais. Podem comprar sem medo.

These pencils are absolutely amazing! I ordered the 72 set and the colour selection does not disappoint at all. Prismacolor Premier pencils are known for their rich and vibrant pigments and effortless application on the paper. Blending and layering with these pencils are an absolute treat and the results are extremely satisfying. Recently there has been a lot of concern regarding the quality of these pencils but I haven't really faced any issues apart from a single instance where the indigo coloured pencil broke on me a couple of times, one of those were during very heavy application. A few pencils do have off-centered cores but haven't yet lead to any kind of breakage. Overall, I would suggest these to anyone looking for good artist grade pencils but unwilling to spend for the polychromos or caran d'ache. There's a good reason why prismacolor premier is the choice of artists the world over!!