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Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils are a benchmark of excellence in the world of colored pencils, celebrated for their precision, durability, and radiant color quality. Crafted with oil-based lead, these pencils deliver a buttery smooth laydown that blends effortlessly and layers beautifully—without the waxy bloom often associated with wax-based pencils.

Each pencil features a 3.8mm core that’s securely bonded to the wood barrel, offering superior break-resistance whether you're working with heavy pressure or on the go. Polychromos pencils are also renowned for their exceptional lightfastness—rated to last over 100 years—ensuring that your artwork retains its brilliance over time. Ideal for everything from subtle shading to intricate detail, they’re a favorite among professional artists and illustrators worldwide.

Key Features

• Oil-based lead for smooth blending and precise layering
• Unsurpassed lightfastness to resist fading for over a century
• 3.8mm break-resistant core, bonded for durability
• Rich pigmentation and consistent color application
• Smudge-resistant and acid-free for archival quality

Perfect For

• Fine art, botanical illustration, and portraiture
• Blending and layering for complex color effects
• Detailed, controlled linework and large area shading
• Long-lasting professional work and archival projects
• Artists seeking high-performance, museum-quality materials