--- product_id: 1291847 title: "Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils - Tin of 24 Colors - Premium Quality Artist Pencils" brand: "faber-castell" price: "$75.13" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Faber Castell" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1291847-polychromos-artists-color-pencils-tin-of-24-colors-premium-quality store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 24 vibrant colors Water-resistant oil-based leads SV bonded break-resistant cores Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils - Tin of 24 Colors - Premium Quality Artist Pencils **Brand:** faber-castell **Price:** $75.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with colors that last a lifetime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils - Tin of 24 Colors - Premium Quality Artist Pencils by faber-castell - **How much does it cost?** $75.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1291847-polychromos-artists-color-pencils-tin-of-24-colors-premium-quality) ## Best For - faber-castell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted faber-castell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Metal Tin Storage:** Sleek, durable case keeps your pencils organized and travel-ready. - • **Waterproof & Smudge-Proof:** Oil-based leads ensure your masterpiece stays pristine, rain or shine. - • **Break-Resistant SV Bonding:** Engineered to withstand pressure without lead breakage—no interruptions to your flow. - • **Ergonomic & Comfortable Grip:** Slightly thicker barrels reduce hand fatigue for marathon creative sessions. - • **Unmatched Professional Quality:** Trusted worldwide by artists for flawless color and durability. ## Overview Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils offer 24 richly pigmented, oil-based leads that are break-resistant, water-resistant, and smudge-proof. Housed in a premium metal tin, these ergonomically designed pencils are favored by professionals for their exceptional lightfastness and smooth blending capabilities, making them an essential tool for serious artists seeking lasting vibrancy and precision. ## Description Faber Castel-Polychromous Colored Pencil Set In Metal Tin. Polychromous artists' pencils are valued internationally by professionals and semi-professionals for their unsurpassed quality. The high quality standards of the Polychromous colored pencils shine through whether they are used for graphics artistic free style or for the exact rendition of plans. This 8-3/8x7-3/8 inch metal tin contains twenty-four polychromous colored pencils. Imported. Review: Stunning colored pencils! - So I’ve used quite a few colored pencils. Prismacolor was my favorite because I thought it could not get any better than Prismacolor. Come to figure out, it’s no longer my favorite colored pencil anymore. Polychromos is expensive, but the investment is worth it as these are very high quality. I’ve not had a single breakage after 4 full color drawings and they hold a point for a LONG time, they are very pigmented and layer beautifully, no wax bloom, beautiful colors, nice thick core, easy to hold and color with, they sharpen well and not to mention the lovely shavings smell of cedar wood! Knowing that each color is lightfast with no fade for a lifetime is icing on the cake. Polychromos is the best colored artist pencil I’ve ever used. I highly recommend these colored pencils to anyone who has the patience to use these correctly with the right paper to just buy these! It is not a waste of money and I’m getting a larger set. Review: Great pencils that live up to the hype. - I bought this set to compare with my Prismacolor Premiers and Lyra Rembrandt Polycolors. After using these FC Polychromos I can say I will never purchase anything else. There are many pros to these pencils. In no particular order: 1) They look and feel great and have a nice finish that matches the color of the lead; 2) The barrels are slightly thicker than the Prismacolors and Lyras. Makes them easier to hold with less hand cramping; 3) They lay down a nice color immediately with little pressure. 4) Wonderful for blending and shading. 5) The tin is high quality and the pencils stay in place while being transported 6) Easy to sharpen with a hand held sharpener and they hold their points. So far no crumbling leads or breaking wood in the hand held sharpeners (unlike the Prismacolors and a couple of the Lyras) 7) Oil-based leads that are water resistant and 8) Each pencil has a rating of *, **, or *** denoting it's light-fastness. The only Con I can think of for these is the price. They are pricey pencels but you are getting a very high quality product. I would definitely recommend these to friends and suggest you buy the largest set your budget can afford. The 24 set is adequate but you will feel limited in your color selection. I feel the color range in the set of 24 is very nice in the yellows-reds, the blues are adequate, but I really would appreciate some more natural green shades. Browns and greys seem adequate for me. ## Features - Polychromes artists' pencils are valued internationally by professionals and semi-professionals for their unsurpassed quality - Break-resistant due to SV bonding - Smudge-proof and water-resistant thick oil pastel lead - Part of Faber Castell's unique color matching system ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0007OECK8 | | Additional Features | Blendable, Eco Friendly, Ergonomic, Pre-Sharpened, Waterproof | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #8,822 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #60 in Drawing Pencils | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | Faber-Castell | | Brand Name | Faber-Castell | | Color | Multi | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,453 Reviews | | Drill Point | Broad | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04005401100249 | | Grip Type | Contoured | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardness | H | | Included Components | Instructions | | Ink Base | Hybrid | | Ink Color | assorted Colors | | Item Diameter | 3.8 Millimeters | | Item Dimensions | 0.51 x 7.36 x 8.46 inches | | Item Type Name | Faber-Castell 110024 Artist's Colouring Pencil, 24 Polychromos Metal Case | | Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms | | Line Size | 3.8mm | | Manufacturer | Faber-Castell | | Material | Wood Stainless Steel | | Material Type | Wood Stainless Steel | | Model Name | FBA_110024 | | Model Number | 110024 | | Pattern | Single | | Recommended Uses For Product | Colouring|Drawing | | Style | Polychromos Colour Pencil | | UPC | 046959093823 046975299858 714137787870 798804895464 046976491503 499991973491 703791649846 | | Unit Count | 24.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 90 Days | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil | | Writing Technique | pencil lead | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Faber-Castell - **Color:** Multi - **Ink Color:** assorted Colors - **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil ## Images ![Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils - Tin of 24 Colors - Premium Quality Artist Pencils - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZD3pMvJJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Q: What is the difference between the Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils and the Faber-Castell PITT Pastel Pencils?** A: First of all, I think the Polychromos colored pencils are awesome! They are oil-based and produce a nice, rich, smooth color. Color pencils are somewhat semi-transparent, meaning that the overlay color is effected by the color below it. Pastel pencils are powdery, so consequently they produce a matte finish. However, they overlay more easily than color pencils. While I like the look of pastels, I prefer to use color pencils, as I don't like the powder that pastels create. Unless I'm working outside, I feel the need to be careful, as I don't want the excess powder on someone's floor or table. If you google colored pencils vs. pastel pencils, you will probably find a better explanation, but I hope this helps. **Q: what colors are in this set?** A: There is one white and one black, three shades of yellow, light yellow glaze which is a bright neon color, cadmium yellow, also bright but not neon, dark chrome yellow which is almost an orange but not quite. Two shades of orange, dark cadmium orange which is a true orange and pale geranium, closer to scarlet orange. The three reds, deep scarlet red is bright, dark red, and magenta which is purplish red. Four blue pencils, none are warm tones however. Helioblue-reddish is NOT purple, but a deep royal blue. Ultramarine and light ultramarine are both cool colors, shades you would see in an iceburg, the pale blues. Phthalo blue is the only bright blue there is, only a shade or two darker than sky blue. There are four greens, two deep colors, dark phthalo green and emerald green. Light green is almost neon but not quite and earth green yellowish is an olive color. The four browns are venetian red, a reddish tone, burnt ochre, raw umber and walnut brown. Then two grays, warm gray two, pale color, and warm gray five, dark. **Q: Does anyone know if these would blend (or work) with Derwent Inktenses?** A: Inktenses are a watersoluable ink. Wet once then it is permanent. Can be used together on a multi-media but will not blend. Use a wax base with a wax base, or an oil with another oil base for easy color blending. Hope that helps. **Q: are these professional or student-grade? or mostly for doodling, coloring and art journaling? (looking for both kinds, separately) thank you!** A: Definitely professional grade. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning colored pencils! *by R***. on November 26, 2024* So I’ve used quite a few colored pencils. Prismacolor was my favorite because I thought it could not get any better than Prismacolor. Come to figure out, it’s no longer my favorite colored pencil anymore. Polychromos is expensive, but the investment is worth it as these are very high quality. I’ve not had a single breakage after 4 full color drawings and they hold a point for a LONG time, they are very pigmented and layer beautifully, no wax bloom, beautiful colors, nice thick core, easy to hold and color with, they sharpen well and not to mention the lovely shavings smell of cedar wood! Knowing that each color is lightfast with no fade for a lifetime is icing on the cake. Polychromos is the best colored artist pencil I’ve ever used. I highly recommend these colored pencils to anyone who has the patience to use these correctly with the right paper to just buy these! It is not a waste of money and I’m getting a larger set. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pencils that live up to the hype. *by S***A on March 8, 2016* I bought this set to compare with my Prismacolor Premiers and Lyra Rembrandt Polycolors. After using these FC Polychromos I can say I will never purchase anything else. There are many pros to these pencils. In no particular order: 1) They look and feel great and have a nice finish that matches the color of the lead; 2) The barrels are slightly thicker than the Prismacolors and Lyras. Makes them easier to hold with less hand cramping; 3) They lay down a nice color immediately with little pressure. 4) Wonderful for blending and shading. 5) The tin is high quality and the pencils stay in place while being transported 6) Easy to sharpen with a hand held sharpener and they hold their points. So far no crumbling leads or breaking wood in the hand held sharpeners (unlike the Prismacolors and a couple of the Lyras) 7) Oil-based leads that are water resistant and 8) Each pencil has a rating of *, **, or *** denoting it's light-fastness. The only Con I can think of for these is the price. They are pricey pencels but you are getting a very high quality product. I would definitely recommend these to friends and suggest you buy the largest set your budget can afford. The 24 set is adequate but you will feel limited in your color selection. I feel the color range in the set of 24 is very nice in the yellows-reds, the blues are adequate, but I really would appreciate some more natural green shades. Browns and greys seem adequate for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely Tin of colored pencils! *by C***E on May 5, 2026* Upon opening the tin...the wonderful smell of wood! Included is a color mixing guide. ## Frequently Bought Together - Faber-Castell 24 Piece Polychromous Colored Pencil Set in Metal Tin - Faber-Castell Grip Trio Pencil Sharpener - Grey, 3-in-1 Artist Pencil Sharpener, Manual Handheld Sharpener for Colored Pencil, Jumbo and Graphite Pencils - Faber-Castell Erasers - Drawing Art kneaded Erasers, Large Size Grey - 4 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1291847-polychromos-artists-color-pencils-tin-of-24-colors-premium-quality](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1291847-polychromos-artists-color-pencils-tin-of-24-colors-premium-quality) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*