Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils - Colors – K. A. Artist Shop

Polychromos, introduced in 1908 - derived from Ancient Greek words "poly" and "chroma" meaning "many colors" is a protected trade mark of Faber-Castell.The Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils are comprised of vegetable oil, wax and the highest quality pigments with superior lightfast characteristics and brilliance. Ther
Polychromos, introduced in 1908 - derived from Ancient Greek words poly and chroma meaning many colors is a protected trade mark of Faber-Castell.The Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils are comprised of vegetable oil, wax and the highest quality pigments with superior lightfast characteristics and brilliance. There are minimal amounts of wax used so that there is no waxy bloom produced. The pencils are acid-free, water-resistant and smudge-proof. There are no harmful pigments used. All products are certified non-toxic by a board certified toxicologist.The pencils are round in shape, contain thick 3.8mm leads and are housed in premium cedar wood. Marks can be 90% removed with a soft eraser. 102 of 120 colors contain *** lightfast rating (100+ years). With the introduction of a patent-protected manufacturing process in the 1960s, Faber-Castell succeeded in bonding the lead securely with its wooden case over the entire length. This procedure is known as secural bonding (SV for the German Securalverfahren (secural bonding). It makes the lead much less susceptible to breakages and also improves the sharpening ability considerably.

These colored pencils contain the highest quality pigments for unsurpassed lightfastness. They feature a buttery smooth color laydown and are easily blended and layered without waxy build up. The thick 3.8mm leads are break and water-resistant, smudge-proof and provide permanent, rich color. The lead is housed in premium California cedar wood casing with SV bonding to strengthen lead and resist breakage, while providing sharp fine lines and excellent point retention.

Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencil - 184 - Dark Naples Ochre

Faber-Castell Polychromos Color Pencils are the best colored pencils on the market. Each pencil features the highest quality pigments for unprecedented lightfastness (resistance to fatigue). Faber-Castell colored pencils feature a break-resistant lead that is produced through SV (secure-all) bonding that glues the lead the entire length of the barrel. The lead is water-resistant and smudge proof to ensure a smooth, rich laydown.

Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencil Set of 12

This is a special curated set specially made by Jerry's Artarama to offer you the best solution for superior colored pencils Faber-Castell Polychromos