--- product_id: 1291848 title: "Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils" brand: "faber-castell" price: "HK$2583" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Faber Castell" url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # Unmatched lightfastness 120 vibrant colors 3.8mm break-resistant lead Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils **Brand:** faber-castell **Price:** HK$2583 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with the ultimate 120-color powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils by faber-castell - **How much does it cost?** HK$2583 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils) ## 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 - • **Durable & Dependable:** Thick SV-bonded leads resist breakage and sharpen smoothly for lasting use. - • **Seamless Blending Power:** Buttery smooth laydown for effortless layering and professional-grade effects. - • **Unrivaled Color Spectrum:** 120 premium, richly pigmented shades to fuel every creative vision. - • **Fade-Resistant Brilliance:** Oil-based pigments ensure your artwork stays vibrant and true over time. - • **Trusted Heritage Craftsmanship:** Since 1761, Faber-Castell delivers artist-grade quality made in Germany. ## Overview Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils offer 120 richly pigmented, oil-based colors with thick 3.8mm SV-bonded leads that resist breakage and fading. Designed for professional and hobby artists alike, these pencils provide smooth blending, water and smudge resistance, and come in a sturdy metal tin for organized portability. Crafted in Germany since 1761, they represent premium quality and durability for vibrant, long-lasting artwork. ## Description Add color to paper with Polychromos Color Pencils. Polychromos Color Pencils are valued by professional and hobby artists for their unsurpassed quality. The premium color pencils provide the highest break resistance, excellent color brilliance, wiping and water resistance, and optimal paintability. The adult color pencils set features a water-resistant, smudge-proof, acid-free lead that is 3.8 mm thick. The versatile pencil has unmatched lightfastness and offers artists a soft and highly pigmented laydown. Faber-Castell color pencils for adults feature a break-resistant lead produced through an SV (secure-all) bonding process that glues the lead the entire barrel length, resulting in easy sharpening and longer-lasting art supplies. The versatile color pencil set has 120 stunning colors ideal for spontaneous adult coloring and completing artistic techniques. Practice hatching, color mixing, frottage and more with these Faber-Castell color pencils! Combine this color pencils set with other mediums! The premium quality lead allows artists to integrate color pencil techniques with paint, pens, graphite pencils, and more. Color pencils come in a sturdy tin perfect for on-the-go and organization. The Polychromos Color Pencil has long been treasured by creatives worldwide for its excellent qualities. Since 1761, Faber-Castell has produced quality art products for creatives of all ages and skill levels. Proudly made in Germany, the Polychromos Color Pencils provide unsurpassed quality for artists to unleash creativity. Review: Worth the price!!! - Okay, here begins the fangirling over my took-me-three-years-to-get-them Polychromos coloring pencils. I LOVE THEM!!! I did buy them a special fabric case, since I did not intend to keep them in the tin (which is actually a nice tin, by the way). I love colored pencils, and have a lot of different sets. Cheapies, mid-ranges, and my beloved Polychromos. I do tend to save these pencils for special artwork I plan to display. Color-fastness and all that good stuff. Once you sharpen these, you quickly learn they hold their points for a good bit of time. I use a lightish touch with them, but it goes beyond that I'm not pressing hard; they are made to last, and they do. They blend well, layer well, have rich pigmentation, and have a good-sized lead so they aren't going to get you through one picture and need replacing. The colors are gorgeous, with a full range. They are not super-hard, but you can't call them soft, either. They are what you would expect an oil pencil to be. But these are a high quality oil pencil, so I applaud their functionality as versatile colored pencils. As stated, they are vibrant, layer and blend, and feel really good in the hand. They do cost a bit, and it took awhile for me to fit them into the budget. I'm poor, so some will just order these and not have to do without some other supply they need more. These are worth the price, and a plus is that they are available open stock. I find that very attractive. If you are not sure you will like a harder pencil like a Polychromos, try buying one of the small sets, or a few pencils open stock, and see if you like them. If you do, start saving and looking for sales. You won't regret it. Quality is worth paying for. Review: My absolute favorite colored pencils!! - Absolutely the best colored pencil I have ever used and I have tried them all. I seriously was buying different colored pencils every other week trying to find ones I really liked, everything from desertcart’s brand (which aren’t that bad) to Prismacolor (which I’m not crazy about), and I finally found a brand that I’m in love with! They are great for adult coloring, which I use them for, almost daily as a way to wind down, and they are lasting in a very long time, even the greens, which I always run out of first! Tons of colors to choose from. A little bit expensive but totally worth the money me buying multiple sets every few months. ## Features - Premium Quality Colored Pencils: Contains 120 assorted colors in a metal tin for artists and art enthusiasts. - Unsurpassed Lightfastness: Features pigments that resist fading for vibrant, long-lasting colors. - Easy Blending: Buttery smooth color laydown with oil-based leads that can be easily blended for layered effects. - Break Resistant Leads: Thick 3.8 mm SV-bonded leads are break and water resistant for extended use. - Faber-Castell Quality Art Materials: Produced by a leading art supply brand since 1761 for professional quality art materials. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000EWYCX0 | | Additional Features | Blendable, Eco Friendly, Fade Resistant, Long Lasting, Pre-Sharpened | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #14,932 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #116 in Drawing Pencils | | Body Shape | Rectangular | | Brand | Faber-Castell | | Brand Name | Faber-Castell | | Closure Type | Hinge | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 9,816 Reviews | | Drill Point | Fine | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04005401100119 | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardness | H | | Included Components | Colored pencils, Tin case | | Ink Base | Oil | | Ink Color | assorted Colors | | Item Diameter | 3.8 Millimeters | | Item Dimensions | 14.5 x 8 x 1.75 inches | | Item Weight | 0.7 Kilograms | | Line Size | 3.8 Millimeters | | Manufacturer | Faber-Castell | | Material | Wood | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | Polychromos Artists Color | | Model Number | FC110011 | | Pattern | Single | | Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Coloring | | Style | Colour Pencils | | Theme | Art | | UPC | 793518643882 888429057740 499995173194 689983147096 719243701499 046912994402 | | Unit Count | 120.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil | | Writing Technique | pencil lead | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Faber-Castell - **Color:** Multicolor - **Ink Color:** assorted Colors - **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil ## Images ![Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813YGzVJfwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does anyone know how these compare with Prismacolor Soft core pencils?** A: These are oil-based pencils, whereas Prismacolor pencils are wax-based. The original Prismacolor pencils were very good, but ownership changed. I recently bought the 150-pencil Prismacolor set and was very disappointed with it. The leads aren’t centered properly in the cores and they very easily break when I sharpen them. I also find any oil-based pencil much easier to blend than a wax-based pencil. Oil-based pencils don’t get the glossy shine wax pencils get with layers. My two cents—buy these—forget the Prismacolors. **Q: These pencils are not just pastel colors correct?** A: Correct. They are not just pastel colors. All of the colors are beautiful. You may vary the shade by varying the amount of pressure. Beautiful pencils. Worth every penny. **Q: When using artist-grade Polychromos, is there a noticeable difference from the student-grade Fiber Castell classic pencils?** A: The Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils will perform in a very noticeably different way than their classic colored pencils. The Polychromos have a small measure of mineral oil incorporated into the pencil core, which causes the colors to lay more smoothly onto the paper surface, and appear more rich and vibrant. They are easier to layer and blend, without getting a waxy "bloom" or haze developing on the surface. Polychromos Pencils also use pigments with very stable lightfast ratings for greater permanence. **Q: Do you need to use baby oil or whatever oil to blend the colors or can I just blend them without the oil?** A: Depends on what sort of effect you're after. I blended one picture I did with Gamsol (an odorless paint thinner) after layering and blending several layers of pencils to produce more of a "paint-like" effect. I usually just self-blend them. Some people, especially those used to layering and blending the creamy, wax-based Prismacolor pencils, seem to have difficulty working with the oil-based, somewhat firmer "drier" Polychromos. There is always some sort of learning curve when trying out new types of art materials. Since I never use baby oil to blend anything, I honestly can't even tell you how well they work with Polychromos pencils. I can tell you that personally I find these pencils very easy to layer and blend on their own and they are a pleasure to work with. I suggest that if you haven't worked with these pencils before, that rather than invest into a big sbcet, just buy the smallest set available, or because they are available singly (open stock), you purchase a few of your favorite colors and just experiment with them. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price!!! *by W***Y on July 3, 2025* Okay, here begins the fangirling over my took-me-three-years-to-get-them Polychromos coloring pencils. I LOVE THEM!!! I did buy them a special fabric case, since I did not intend to keep them in the tin (which is actually a nice tin, by the way). I love colored pencils, and have a lot of different sets. Cheapies, mid-ranges, and my beloved Polychromos. I do tend to save these pencils for special artwork I plan to display. Color-fastness and all that good stuff. Once you sharpen these, you quickly learn they hold their points for a good bit of time. I use a lightish touch with them, but it goes beyond that I'm not pressing hard; they are made to last, and they do. They blend well, layer well, have rich pigmentation, and have a good-sized lead so they aren't going to get you through one picture and need replacing. The colors are gorgeous, with a full range. They are not super-hard, but you can't call them soft, either. They are what you would expect an oil pencil to be. But these are a high quality oil pencil, so I applaud their functionality as versatile colored pencils. As stated, they are vibrant, layer and blend, and feel really good in the hand. They do cost a bit, and it took awhile for me to fit them into the budget. I'm poor, so some will just order these and not have to do without some other supply they need more. These are worth the price, and a plus is that they are available open stock. I find that very attractive. If you are not sure you will like a harder pencil like a Polychromos, try buying one of the small sets, or a few pencils open stock, and see if you like them. If you do, start saving and looking for sales. You won't regret it. Quality is worth paying for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My absolute favorite colored pencils!! *by K***D on June 19, 2026* Absolutely the best colored pencil I have ever used and I have tried them all. I seriously was buying different colored pencils every other week trying to find ones I really liked, everything from Amazon’s brand (which aren’t that bad) to Prismacolor (which I’m not crazy about), and I finally found a brand that I’m in love with! They are great for adult coloring, which I use them for, almost daily as a way to wind down, and they are lasting in a very long time, even the greens, which I always run out of first! Tons of colors to choose from. A little bit expensive but totally worth the money me buying multiple sets every few months. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Polychromos are awesome 💘🫠💖 *by M***N on February 24, 2026* This product from Germany Faber-Castell Polychromos are one of the best colored pencils in the world with the highest lightfast or light resistance that will last you a lifetime 💘😍🫠💖. I tried them up, they color wonderful as is was an extension of my own desires and designs to color with love and intent when coloring the things I want the most if anyone learns the important fundamental of color theory and layering also the fundamental if drawing, it will be key for having great art. These colored pencils are base of pure Oil and high quality pigments for any desired color of the user chooses to color with… smear resistant it is, durable yes depends of how harsh you use you own set but that doesn’t mean it will be total resistant for harsh treatment ( all art tools must be treated with respect same with art itself and you will be rewarded with patience and grace). These Polychromos do wonders, its biggest weapons compared from the rest of the market is their ability to layer as many times as you want with the right quality paper and tooth to meet the desire results and maintain a sharp point in depth for amazing precision could compare with, the lead pigment last 3 times longer and has strong lead than any other brand I tried for example Holbein, Caran D’ache or prismacolor premier. Derwent lightfast and Derwent Chromaflow may be the exception and could be rival but somewhat of a lesser yet worthy of a match when it comes only with the advantages with pure Oil colored pencils that are renowned for the Polychromos which are translucent which helps layering colors with amazing color combinations in the world of art 💖. The Polychromos are a wonderful set of 120 colors for any level from beginner to professional for those who can afford it or worthy if anyone knows who to use them to the fullest potential. For the price is totally worth it and no regrets because these are a true gem 💎✨🌟🔵🧊🌘 🔮 I hope everyone enjoy this drawing I had done using with Polychromos both a sketch as guideline then a fully colored. She is a Heavenly Venerable Divine Dragon 🐉 Valkyrie archangel a powerful mage and someone which she is not joke to mess with. Thank you to anyone who finds this review helpful!! 🌟 Remember always love 💗 what you like to do and never give up!!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils - Tin of 120 Colors - Premium Quality Artist Pencils - Faber-Castell Erasers - Drawing Art kneaded Erasers, Large Size Grey - 4 Pack - Faber-Castell Grip Trio Pencil Sharpener - Grey, 3-in-1 Artist Pencil Sharpener, Manual Handheld Sharpener for Colored Pencil, Jumbo and Graphite Pencils --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-06-28*