Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists Colour Pencil Tin of 20 New Colours brings together 20 brand new additions to the renowned Polychromos coloured pencil range, marking the first expansion of these professional artist pencils in over 25 years. Featuring highly pigmented, oil-based colour pencils with excellent lightfastness, this special edition tin offers artists an expanded palette of contemporary tones, earthy neutrals, subtle greys and vibrant accents.
The 20 new colours included in this set are:
150 Fra Angelico Blue
202 Arylide Yellow
204 Lizardite Green
210 Perinone Orange
211 Pyrrole Red
213 Thulite Reddish
214 Thulite Brown
215 Thulite Yellowish
216 Light Zircon Red
237 Serpentine Grey
238 Slate Green
261 Green Jasper
285 Golden Ochre
286 Red Jasper
325 Quinacridone Magenta
337 Amethyst Grey
339 Tyrian Purple
348 Aquamarine Blue
350 Dark Ultramarine Violet
372 Bohemian Green Eart
Favored by artists for detailed drawing, portraits, botanical studies, wildlife art, and illustration, Polychromos pencils are known for their smooth colour application, exceptional layering ability, and strong point retention. The soft yet durable 3.8mm leads resist breakage, sharpen to a fine point, and produce rich, vibrant colour with minimal smudging.
Made with sustainably sourced wood, finished with water-based varnish and vegan-friendly, these pencils are a valuable addition to any coloured pencil collection.