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product_id: 383919737
title: "Gold Standard 120 Coloring Pencils Set with Extras, Oil-based Colored Cores Stay Sharper, Tougher Against Breakage, For Adult Artists, Colorists, In Zipper Case"
brand: "castle art supplies"
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category: "Castle Art Supplies"
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# 120 vibrant oil-based colors portable padded zip-around case breakage-resistant fine-grain basswood casing Gold Standard 120 Coloring Pencils Set with Extras, Oil-based Colored Cores Stay Sharper, Tougher Against Breakage, For Adult Artists, Colorists, In Zipper Case

**Brand:** castle art supplies
**Price:** € 89.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your artistry with the Gold Standard in colored pencils — where precision meets passion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gold Standard 120 Coloring Pencils Set with Extras, Oil-based Colored Cores Stay Sharper, Tougher Against Breakage, For Adult Artists, Colorists, In Zipper Case by castle art supplies
- **How much does it cost?** € 89.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/383919737-gold-standard-120-coloring-pencils-set-with-extras-oil-based)

## Best For

- castle art supplies enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted castle art supplies brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Precision:** Oil-based cores sharpen to a fine point that resists breakage, even on the go.
- • **Seamless Portability:** Protective padded zipper case designed for artists who create anywhere, anytime.
- • **Ultimate Color Spectrum:** 120 richly pigmented shades organized by color families for effortless shade selection.
- • **Creative Mastery Toolkit:** Includes a 36-page expert guide plus 10-step tutorials to elevate your artistic skills.
- • **Layer & Blend Like a Pro:** Superior layering and burnishing capabilities deliver deeper, richer tones with less effort.

## Overview

The Castle Art Supplies Gold Standard 120 Coloring Pencils Set features oil-based colored cores encased in fine-grain basswood for enhanced durability and sharper points. With 120 vibrant, numbered colors organized by families, this professional-grade set offers superior layering, blending, and burnishing capabilities. Packaged in a padded zip-around case, it includes a 36-page expert handbook and step-by-step tutorials, making it the perfect companion for adult artists and colorists seeking premium performance and creative growth.

## Description

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Review: I love all the Castle Arts line of pencils - I have had this set for almost a year. I also own the 120 soft (regular wax) colored pencils, watercolor pencils, and the 50 metallic and pastel tint-- all Castle Arts and opted for the zipper case each time. I try to limit my spending on art supplies, as I am not a professional, and mainly use pencils for coloring, which I only do occasionally. So, the fact that I bought every pencil set available in a zipper case speaks to the quality, and amazing presentation of this brand of pencil! They have always come with an instruction booklet, which is individualized for the type of pencil, and is packed with helpful, useful, and informative content (some of it looks to be digitally generated, but I understand that's probably for efficiency purposes and I can overlook that minor issue for the wealth of great tips found in each book). They also have a sample drawing project...with steps to follow...but I haven't tried any of the projects because you'd likely need to be an intermediate artist or better to do those, as steps seem a little vague. Some of the sets came with pads of paper, too. As for these Gold Range pencils, I personally much much prefer the standard, cheaper soft pencil line. That said, I can see why these would be considered the "better" pencil because they're very richly pigmented. You can get some layering and blending effects, but these are like most other pencils labeled as "oil" pencils, they put down a lot of thick color. I feel like I can achieve the subtle, beautiful layering and blending effects with ease using the standard pencils, but really struggle with these. Maybe that's a me problem lol. I am probably doing something wrong, or not willing to venture into chemical solvents or whatever. I do own other "oil" pencils by Marco (Raffine), Shiperr Farben, and Brutfuner/Kalour (f.y.i. Brutfuner a k.a. Kalour et. al. makes the exact same oil pencils and produces them under about a dozen different brand names, so do some research before investing in any of the cheaper, generic pencils if you already own a set, because chances are that you'll just be re-purchading the same pencils). The Castle Arts Gold pencils are comparable if not better than any of these other oil pencils. To clarify, yes oil pencils still have a waxy binder, they just have a different formulation than typical colored pencils. I know what to expect when I open a new package of pencils that are labeled as oil pencils compared to regular pencils. I also wonder why it is that so many of the popular, highly rated generic/ cheap brand pencils are oil pencils lol, but that this set costs more than the other Castle Arts pencils that most people have better results with? As noted, these pencils have very vibrant colors, and lay down well on paper. They have a palette of colors that I like, with more purples and pinks than typical--but I noticed none of the Castle Arts line has really satisfied my needs as far as reds and oranges go. Like there's no good red. Oh well. One last thing I have to say is that I've attempted several coloring book pages with the Gold pencils, even in miniature coloring books, and taken these with me on vacation to try and force myself to use them. I have never finished a page started with these pencils. I've almost always finished the many pages started with the standard Castle Arts pencils!! Just like I almost never use any of the cheaper oil pencils I own. So, if you're on a budget, I recommend getting the other Castle Arts pencils first...or if you already have those, but are unfamiliar with oil pencils, get some of the generic oil pencils like Brutfuner just to be sure that you like this style of pencil before investing in this set. These are good for what they are...just not good for the way I personally know how to color--but, people who don't like muted colored pencils might actually love oil pencils because they lay down richer color!! It's all personal preferences.
Review: Great color and quality - Excellent quality pencils. Exactly as promised.

## Features

- MADE TO EXCEED Our flagship professional colored pencils set, ultimate 120 color choice, named, numbered in color families for picking the perfect shade: just flip between the layers of the protective, go-anywhere, padded fabric zip-around case.
- TIP-TOP PERFORMANCE Colored drawing pencils formulated with oil for greater hardness, the vibrantly pigmented core encased in fine-grain basswood can be sharpened to a finer, longer-lasting point with greater resistance to breakage even if dropped.
- CREATIVE FULFILMENT Superior control over color layering, unique blending capability, better for highly detailed areas, exceptional color coverage, burnish for richer, deeper tones, longer lasting with more coloring time between sharpening.
- SKILL BUILDING GUIDES Expert, easy-to-follow 36-page handbook crammed with tips and demos to refine your prowess with pencils. PLUS fascinating 10 part tutorial to create “Gold Frieze’ images PLUS tester sheet and selection of sketchpads.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B096W47F1Z |
| Best Sellers Rank | #67,715 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,151 in Pencils |
| Brand | Castle Art Supplies |
| Closure | Zipper |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,419) |
| Date First Available | June 8, 2021 |
| Grip Type | padded |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Item Weight | 3.98 pounds |
| Item model number | CAS-120GCPZ |
| Line Size | 0_3mm |
| Manufacturer | Castle Art Supplies |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CAS-120GCPZ |
| Material Type | basswood |
| Number of Items | 120 |
| Package Dimensions | 9.49 x 9.17 x 4.41 inches |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Gold |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 120) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Castle Art Supplies
- **Color:** Multicolor
- **Ink Color:** Multicolor
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can these Gold pencils be used over or under black micron ink pens and are they transparent for grayscale coloring?**
A: They are fairly translucent for colored pencils (this makes them wonderful for layering), so they can be used over ink lines. They are also well suited for greyscaling.

**Q: Can Gold Range color pencils be used on wood and other hard surfaces?**
A: Gold colored pencils adhere to many hard surfaces such as wood, stone, leather and metal. The pencils are permanent, but we recommend you seal your drawing with a coat or two of varnish.

**Q: Can you achieve natural dry blending with Castle Gold as you would with a softer wax based pencil?**
A: Very easy to blend because of the smooth oil base; if you use a colorless blender or a stump on a test patch, you can see the color move onto the paper from the edges of the patch.

**Q: What is the optimal surface on which to use these — do you recommend a particular type of paper?**
A: Most papers will do but smooth cartridge paper is our favourite. Try working on watercolor paper too — the surface has a pleasing little texture for the pencil to ‘bite’ into.

**Q: How long does a single pencil typically last?**
A: Black and white typically last the longest, other colors last for three months at least, more if used lightly. Of course it all depends on how fervently you apply these pencils to your everyday art!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love all the Castle Arts line of pencils
*by B***. on September 30, 2023*

I have had this set for almost a year. I also own the 120 soft (regular wax) colored pencils, watercolor pencils, and the 50 metallic and pastel tint-- all Castle Arts and opted for the zipper case each time. I try to limit my spending on art supplies, as I am not a professional, and mainly use pencils for coloring, which I only do occasionally. So, the fact that I bought every pencil set available in a zipper case speaks to the quality, and amazing presentation of this brand of pencil! They have always come with an instruction booklet, which is individualized for the type of pencil, and is packed with helpful, useful, and informative content (some of it looks to be digitally generated, but I understand that's probably for efficiency purposes and I can overlook that minor issue for the wealth of great tips found in each book). They also have a sample drawing project...with steps to follow...but I haven't tried any of the projects because you'd likely need to be an intermediate artist or better to do those, as steps seem a little vague. Some of the sets came with pads of paper, too. As for these Gold Range pencils, I personally much much prefer the standard, cheaper soft pencil line. That said, I can see why these would be considered the "better" pencil because they're very richly pigmented. You can get some layering and blending effects, but these are like most other pencils labeled as "oil" pencils, they put down a lot of thick color. I feel like I can achieve the subtle, beautiful layering and blending effects with ease using the standard pencils, but really struggle with these. Maybe that's a me problem lol. I am probably doing something wrong, or not willing to venture into chemical solvents or whatever. I do own other "oil" pencils by Marco (Raffine), Shiperr Farben, and Brutfuner/Kalour (f.y.i. Brutfuner a k.a. Kalour et. al. makes the exact same oil pencils and produces them under about a dozen different brand names, so do some research before investing in any of the cheaper, generic pencils if you already own a set, because chances are that you'll just be re-purchading the same pencils). The Castle Arts Gold pencils are comparable if not better than any of these other oil pencils. To clarify, yes oil pencils still have a waxy binder, they just have a different formulation than typical colored pencils. I know what to expect when I open a new package of pencils that are labeled as oil pencils compared to regular pencils. I also wonder why it is that so many of the popular, highly rated generic/ cheap brand pencils are oil pencils lol, but that this set costs more than the other Castle Arts pencils that most people have better results with? As noted, these pencils have very vibrant colors, and lay down well on paper. They have a palette of colors that I like, with more purples and pinks than typical--but I noticed none of the Castle Arts line has really satisfied my needs as far as reds and oranges go. Like there's no good red. Oh well. One last thing I have to say is that I've attempted several coloring book pages with the Gold pencils, even in miniature coloring books, and taken these with me on vacation to try and force myself to use them. I have never finished a page started with these pencils. I've almost always finished the many pages started with the standard Castle Arts pencils!! Just like I almost never use any of the cheaper oil pencils I own. So, if you're on a budget, I recommend getting the other Castle Arts pencils first...or if you already have those, but are unfamiliar with oil pencils, get some of the generic oil pencils like Brutfuner just to be sure that you like this style of pencil before investing in this set. These are good for what they are...just not good for the way I personally know how to color--but, people who don't like muted colored pencils might actually love oil pencils because they lay down richer color!! It's all personal preferences.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great color and quality
*by A***E on December 24, 2025*

Excellent quality pencils. Exactly as promised.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money
*by A***R on March 14, 2023*

I use these oil pencils for coloring. I prefer them to the castle arts soft core wax pencils. The color is more vivid and lays down easier, which I need due to my hand having issues. If you are thinking of castle, these are better than their wax pencils overall. However, they can be used with the wax pencils on the same picture. I use mine with the pastel wax soft core set. They often have sales and I got my set for 59.99. If I had bought the set without the case, it would have been 49.99 and for these gold oil pencils that is a great deal. They are not as good as prismacolor but for the price they are well worth it. The colors are vivid and bright , In my opinion, these are the best mid-priced pencils on the market now. They blend wonderfully. You don't have that line when you color either when you are filling in a big space where the color overlaps, (If you have used cheaper priced pencils like crayola you know what I mean) I haven't had any issue with breaking cores when I sharpen them. They do leave some crumbles but I brush them away with a makeup brush and that seems to work fine. I have not noticed them looking dry at all, as some reviewers have said. If you are just looking for a good set that is a huge step above cheaper brands for coloring, this is the set you should buy. Buy them, you won't be disappointed unless you are used to high-end pencils like prismacolor, which I also own But use more for drawing than coloring, And honestly, there is not a huge difference in the prismacolor premier and these gold oil pencils. Yes the prismacolors are better, but these are fine for adult coloring they really are They also come with a card stock color swatch which is a huge help and brochures with instructions on various coloring techniques.

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