Are they oil based or wax based? And are they as good quality as prismacolors

These are superior to the current Prismacolors. They are vibrant, don’t have lead breakage issues, color is true without bonder causing discoloration that occurs with prismas, blends extremely well, and don’t have the issue of constant wax bloom also typical with the current Prismas. It’s the original Bristol brand Prismas that made Prismas the go to pencil. They no longer have the same quality with the current manufacturer but people still buy them only due to outdated recommendations for a product that no longer has the same quality and performance.

Do these pencils lay as smooth as prismacolor? And how vibrant compared to prismacolor? Are they great on toned or black paper?

These pencils are great product for the money. They lay down as smooth as the prismacolor, vibrant colors. I'm very happy with him.

do these pencils have toxic lead in them?

The lead in pencils was found in the "paint" not the "lead" or "core" of the pencils. Most, of not all, U.S. manufacturers avoid using paint containing lead. I don't think the same can be said of China. If someone wanted to answer this , I believe Homedepot offers a free "lead testing" kit that can be used to test the paint of these pencils.

is the color name printed on pencil?

I just recently purchased my second set of these, and the new set has numbers printed on the pencils.

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Castle Art Supplies 72 Coloured Pencil Set in Beautiful Tin Box - Artist Quality Range

Castle Art Supplies 72 Coloured Pencil Set in Beautiful Tin Box - Artist Quality Range

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Age range (description)
Adult Teen
Brand
Castle Art
Colour
Multicolor
Ink colour
Multicolor
Writing instrument form
Colored Pencil

🎨72 vibrant artist-grade colors

📚5-step fold-out tutorial

🛡️break-resistant soft cores

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Description

✨ Unlock your inner artist with every stroke 🎨

MASTER THE ART OF COLOR - 72 richly pigmented pencils organized by color families for effortless, precise selection.
A TREASURE TO OWN SHARE - Presented in a sleek, high-grade tin box with easy-lift trays—join a global community of 3.5M+ Castle artists.
EFFORTLESS BLENDING LAYERING - Velvety wax-based leads enable seamless blending, burnishing, and texture creation on multiple surfaces.
INSPIRATION AT YOUR FINGERTIPS - Unique fold-out tutorial guides you through recreating a stunning unicorn illustration to sharpen your skills.
DURABILITY MEETS CREAMY SOFTNESS - Advanced break-resistant cores deliver buttery smooth laydown without crumbling under pressure.

Castle Art Supplies’ 72 Coloured Pencil Set offers professional-grade, richly pigmented, and break-resistant pencils housed in a stylish tin with organized trays. Designed by expert artists, this set includes a unique fold-out tutorial to elevate your skills, making it perfect for detailed, blendable artwork on paper, canvas, and more. Trusted by over 3.5 million artists worldwide, it’s the ultimate creative companion for serious colorists.

Specifications

ASIN	B06ZZNF7GS
Additional Features	Compact
Age Range Description	Adult,Teen,Senior
Age range (description)	Adult,Teen,Senior
Animal Theme	unicorn
Best Sellers Rank	#74,614 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #508 in Colored Pencils
Body Shape	Rectangular
Brand	Castle Art Supplies
Brand Name	Castle Art Supplies
Closure Type	Twist
Color	Multicolor
Colour	Multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 23,584 Reviews
Drill Point	Fine
Grip Type	Contoured
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	Soft
Included Components	Sharpener
Ink Base	Pigment
Ink Color	Multicolor
Ink colour	Multicolor
Item Dimensions	21.1 x 20 x 3 centimeters
Item Weight	1.54 Pounds
Line Size	0.5mm, 0.7mm
Manufacturer	Castle Art Supplies
Material	Wood
Material Type	Wood
Model Name	72 Colored Tin
Model Number	4336949049
Recommended Uses For Product	Coloring
Style	Creative
Subject Character	unicorn
Theme	No theme
UPC	712038598694
Unit Count	72 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Colored Pencil
Writing Technique	pencil lead
Writing instrument form	Colored Pencil

Reviews

C**S

Lovely set..ultra creamy..it does what it says on the tin!

Lovely to work with. "Buildable" colours so darker/lighter of the same shade. Creamy as suggested in the name. Am finding it difficult to find a nice sharpener that doesn't rip the wood or eat too much of the pencil. Pleased overall. Especially as I purchased in the sale. I have lots of castle art products. They're not the cheapest but I think you get what you pay for. The original website of Castle also does bundles..with extra discounts. Comes in a nice tin so easy to keep tidy and to hand. Plastic inserts is the only thing that lets it down..but maybe that's just me

14.05.2026

A**O

Highly recommend

Highly recommend.

14.05.2026

P**F

Muy bien.

Son unos lápices de gran calidad a un precio muy bueno. Son bastante blandos pero no demasiado. Consiguen una saturación cromática bastante rápida si presionas un poco más. La paleta de color está peor estructurada en la zona de los matices azules y verdes, abunda en colores oscuros muy próximos en tono (claro-oscuro) y se echan en falta más tonos medios y claros. El color de testigo de la base se corresponde mal con el color propio de la barra y vendría bien que estuviesen al menos numerados para poder relacionarlos con la carta guía que se puede hacer uno mismo (adjunto la que hice yo). La caja metálica es negro mate al igual que los lápices pero debería tener un poco más de anchura para disponer unas ranuras que permitan acomodar bien los lápices y que no se monten entre sí como ocurre. Los lápices tienen un acabado muy bueno y un tacto muy agradable, la madera que usan, ignoro cual, es de una fibra fina y compacta y permite un cono de afilado muy liso, sin astillado. La barra me responde muy bien al afilador, no se me ha roto ninguna y los he afilado todos dos o tres veces ya. Añado una copia/versión de este Van Gogh. Los colores cálidos rojo-amarillos se consiguen fácil y rápido, son más problemáticos los tonos azul pálido de las paredes porque el azul más claro disponible es todavía oscuro y hay que trabajar más fusionando con blanco insistentemente. Los azules intensos de las puertas sin embargo se consiguen fácilmente.

12.10.2018

P**A

Budget friendly pencils

it's beautiful set and also gives perfect blending. It's been a year using those pencils.. I love them. and it is durable.

7.06.2026

L**E

Bon crayons de couleurs

Excellente marque..bonne pigmentation.. toujours pareil pour des crayons de ce prix.la mine .ce casse trop vite ...mais rapport qualité prix excellent

6.01.2026

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