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title: "Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, Multicoloured, Tin Of 12, For Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring"
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# 120 vibrant, acid-free pigment colours Waterproof & smudge-proof finish 3.8mm thick, break-resistant lead Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, Multicoloured, Tin Of 12, For Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring

**Brand:** faber-castell
**Price:** € 32.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Polychromos — where vibrant meets unstoppable!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, Multicoloured, Tin Of 12, For Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring by faber-castell
- **How much does it cost?** € 32.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Unmatched Durability:** Thick 3.8mm lead with secure bonding means no more frustrating breakage during intense creative sessions.
- • **Waterproof & Smudge-Proof:** Create with confidence knowing your masterpiece resists water and smudging, perfect for mixed media and on-the-go creativity.
- • **Versatile for Every Artist:** Ideal for professionals, students, and hobbyists alike—whether sketching cityscapes, pet portraits, or colouring books.
- • **Effortless Blending & Layering:** Silky smooth texture allows seamless colour transitions and professional-grade shading techniques.
- • **Vibrant, Fade-Resistant Colours:** High-quality acid-free pigments deliver bright, long-lasting hues that won’t fade—your art stays vivid for decades.

## Overview

Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils offer 12 premium oil-based pencils featuring thick 3.8mm break-resistant leads, acid-free pigments with unsurpassed lightfastness, and a waterproof, smudge-proof finish. Trusted by artists worldwide for over 100 years, these pencils deliver vibrant, blendable colours ideal for professional and creative use across home, school, and studio.

## Description

From the manufacturer Polychromos Artists´ Colour Pencils For more than 100 years, Polychromos artists' colour pencils have been convincing artists all over the world with their excellent quality. The high-quality pigments ensure unsurpassed lightfastness and outstanding colour brilliance. The smudge-proof and waterproof 3.8mm thick colour lead is silky smooth to the and is particularly break-resistant. The Polychromos artists' colour pencil therefore lives up to its name in every respect. Features High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colours, unsurpassed lightfastness Soft, vibrant colour laydown Water-resistant and smudgeproof Thick 3.8 mm lead Available in 120 individual colours Hatching / Cross Hatching Held at a steep angle, the Polychromos artist’s colour pencil produces the finest lines. This pencil position is ideal for hatching, cross-hatching and precise line work, e.g. when sketching. Varying Pressure Different shades of colour can be created by varying the pressure on the pencil. The Polychromos artist’s colour pencil withstands even the most extreme pressure, which allows for intensive, closed colour areas. Colour transitions Colour transitions can be easily created by blending with a pencil or paper wiper. Embossed Paper Embossing paper is a charming technique. Random textures or exact contours can be embossed onto the paper surface with a suitable embossing pen or a blunt needle before you start drawing. Then, when you start drawing, the deeper lines in the paper are not touched by the drawing. Accessories Castell 9000 Art Set Artists´ graphite pencils for the highest demands. A range from 2H to 8B for maximum tonal value differences and breathtaking depth effects. Twin Sharpening Box Quality sharpener for easy and clean sharpening. For all common pencil shapes: Standard and Jumbo, Graphite and colour pencils. Art Eraser Dust Free Dust-free eraser for clean removal of pencil and colour pencil lines and for subsequent creation of white space or less intensive colour areas. Blending Stump Blending stump for smudging colour pigments. Faber-Castell Faber-Castell, founded in 1761, is one of the world’s leading companies for high-quality products for writing, drawing and creative design as well as decorative cosmetic products. It is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world and has been owned by the same family for nine generations. With more than two billion pencils and colour pencils per year and around 8,000 employees, Faber-Castell is the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils, represented in over 120 countries, with production sites in nine countries and companies in 23 countries. Faber-Castell can draw a positive balance regarding climate protection. A scientific study by the German technical inspection association TÜV Rheinland has confirmed that Faber-Castell’s forests in Brazil absorb more than 900,000 tons of carbon. They retain considerably more CO2 than the company emits worldwide, so that Faber-Castell can consider itself to be carbon neutral.

Review: very impressed - Faber-Castell Polychromos: A True Masterpiece! Wow, just wow! Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils are an absolute dream for any artist. The colors are incredibly vibrant and rich, layering beautifully without any chalkiness. They blend like a dream, allowing for smooth transitions and stunning realism. The break-resistant lead is a huge plus, meaning you can apply firm pressure without worry. From subtle sketches to bold, detailed illustrations, these pencils deliver consistent, high-quality results every single time. They're worth every penny for the sheer joy and professional finish they bring to my artwork. If you're looking to elevate your colored pencil game, look no further. Absolutely essential!
Review: Best coloured pencils that I have used ... so far! - Some years ago, I was working on an art project and decided to use Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils. I bought them as they are generally believed to be among the finest oil-based coloured pencils available on the market. I like the fact that they have dense pigment for vivid colours and excellent colour balance. With a smooth texture, they are great for blending and layering, and can be used with solvents. Unlike some coloured pencils, there was no smudging. These pencils hold a sharper point than most of the other brands that I have used, and I have never experienced breakage. I have found that polychromos pencils work best on smooth textured drawing paper. This is particularly beneficial to people with arthritis in the hands and fingers. From my positive experience in using Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils, I can see why they are considered a favourite with artists worldwide!

## Features

- THICK 3.8 mm lead, soft, vibrant colour laydown. High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colours
- UNSURPASSED lightfastness means the colours won't fade over time compared to other brands
- WATER RESISTANT and smudge proof, High break resistance due to secural bonding process (SV)
- IDEAL for home, schools, college, office, colouring books, professional artists, pet portraits, landscape drawing, cityscapes and more
- AVAILABALE in a range of 120 colours as well as in tin sets of 12, 24, 36, 60 and all 120

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007OECJY |
| Age Range Description | Adult, Child |
| Age range (description) | Adult, Child |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,596 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 25 in Coloured Pencils for Adults |
| Body Shape | Rectangular |
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
| Brand Name | Faber-Castell |
| Colour | Tin |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 9,910 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Fine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04005401100126 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Hardness | H |
| Included Components | 12 coloured pencils |
| Ink Base | Oil |
| Ink Colour | Multicolour |
| Ink colour | Multicolour |
| Is the Product Left or Right Handed? | Ambidextrous |
| Item Diameter | 8 Millimetres |
| Item Dimensions | 105 x 185 x 12 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Artist's colouring pencils |
| Item Weight | 181.66 Grams |
| Line Size | 2mm_and_above |
| Manufacturer | Faber-Castell |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Model Name | Faber-Castell 110012 |
| Model Number | 110012 |
| Pattern | Single |
| Product Warranty | no Guarantee |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing |
| Special Features | Blendable |
| Style | Polychromos Colour Pencil |
| Theme | General Art |
| UPC | 499999197363 844998168140 785525742023 |
| Unit Count | 12.0 count |
| Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |
| Writing instrument form | Colored Pencil |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult, Child
- **Brand:** Faber-Castell
- **Colour:** Tin
- **Ink colour:** Assorted
- **Material:** Metal
- **Model name:** Faber-Castell 110012
- **Point type:** Fine
- **Special feature:** Blendable
- **Unit count:** 12.0 Count
- **Writing instrument form:** Colored Pencil

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very impressed
*by S***T on 24 September 2025*

Faber-Castell Polychromos: A True Masterpiece! Wow, just wow! Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils are an absolute dream for any artist. The colors are incredibly vibrant and rich, layering beautifully without any chalkiness. They blend like a dream, allowing for smooth transitions and stunning realism. The break-resistant lead is a huge plus, meaning you can apply firm pressure without worry. From subtle sketches to bold, detailed illustrations, these pencils deliver consistent, high-quality results every single time. They're worth every penny for the sheer joy and professional finish they bring to my artwork. If you're looking to elevate your colored pencil game, look no further. Absolutely essential!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best coloured pencils that I have used ... so far!
*by G***K on 13 April 2023*

Some years ago, I was working on an art project and decided to use Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils. I bought them as they are generally believed to be among the finest oil-based coloured pencils available on the market. I like the fact that they have dense pigment for vivid colours and excellent colour balance. With a smooth texture, they are great for blending and layering, and can be used with solvents. Unlike some coloured pencils, there was no smudging. These pencils hold a sharper point than most of the other brands that I have used, and I have never experienced breakage. I have found that polychromos pencils work best on smooth textured drawing paper. This is particularly beneficial to people with arthritis in the hands and fingers. From my positive experience in using Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils, I can see why they are considered a favourite with artists worldwide!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Confidence Boost
*by T***S on 2 May 2017*

Now I have decided my new colouring hobby is here to stay it is time to splash out on some top quality pencils. After much research, I have narrowed my search down to 2 choices. I will try a small box of each. The first is this box of 12 Faber-Castell polychromes. Not sure if I can add anything to all the previous reviews, but they are really lovely pencils to use. It surprised me how much better my colouring looked in my practice book. I wasn't using one of the really beautiful books I have, but a book with simple pictures to practice techniques yet my efforts were so much better than I have previously managed, thanks to these great pencils. I was able to create so many colours from this small set, the pencils were beautifully smooth and easy to blend and layer. As a comparative beginner to colouring, I did wonder if I would bother with expensive pencils as I am no artistic expert, just someone who always really enjoyed colouring as a child: tried it again as a relaxing hobby and found I love it just as much as when I was little. Having read many colourists reviews, watched plenty of YouTube demos I thought i would see if better quality pencils would make much of a difference, and am amazed at the outcome. These 12 pencils have improved my results so much and have given me an enormous boost of confidence. I was worried my efforts would not do my beautiful books justice, but this is no longer the case. I have no problem in thoroughly recommending these pencils, and don't believe that for me at least, others will beat them, but will try another manufacturers small set just to see.

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