For more than 100 years, Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencils have been trusted by artists worldwide for their unrivalled quality and performance. Renowned for their vibrant pigments, excellent lightfastness and superior break resistance, these professional colour pencils deliver smooth, consistent results whether you’re drawing, shading, blending or layering.

Each pencil features a thick 3.8mm lead made from high-quality, acid-free pigments. The colour laydown is soft yet precise, producing rich tones that are both smudge-proof and water-resistant, ensuring your artwork stands the test of time.

Key Features:

120 colour range available, with balanced tin assortments
Soft, vibrant laydown for expressive colouring and detailed work
3.8mm break-resistant leads for durability and reliability
Water-resistant and smudge-proof pigments
Exceptional lightfastness for lasting brilliance
Suitable for use on paper, card, wood, canvas, fabric, stone and more

Perfect for Artists and Designers

Whether you’re a beginner learning new techniques or a professional artist, Polychromos pencils offer versatility in style and surface. They can be used for:

Fine detail and precision linework
Layering and blending to create colour gradients
Cross-hatching, frottage and sgraffito techniques
Mixed media with watercolour pencils, inks or pastels

Available Sets:

12, 24, 36, 60, 120 colour tins

Why Choose Polychromos?

The name “Polychromos” comes from the Greek words poly (many) and chroma (colour) — a fitting name for a range offering infinite colour possibilities. With over a century of craftsmanship, Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils remain the gold standard for artists’ colour pencils around the globe.

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