Faber-Castell - Polychromos Artist Colored Pencils (Each)
Polychromos Artist Colored Pencils (Each)
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Product Information
- Unsurpassed lightfastness prevents fading over time
- Break-resistant leads withstand pressure during use
- Waterproof and smudge-resistant for clean work
- Oil-based pigments layer and blend smoothly
- Sold individually for custom color selection
- Professional-grade quality for fine art applications
Layer vibrant, lightfast color that resists fading for archival artwork
Professional illustration work demands pigments that won't fade when exposed to light. Polychromos pencils use lightfast oil-based cores that maintain color intensity for decades, meeting archival standards that matter for finished artwork and client commissions. The oil binder creates dense, saturated coverage that layers smoothly without the waxy buildup common in student-grade pencils.
Thick 3.8mm leads resist breakage under pressure, whether you're burnishing highlights or working bold strokes into textured paper. The formulation stays waterproof and smudge-proof once applied, essential for underlayers in mixed media or protecting finished details from handling. Colors blend beautifully through layering and burnishing techniques while maintaining their individual character.
Faber-Castell offers 120 colors in the Polychromos range, sold individually so you can build a working palette around colors you actually use. The California Cedar casing sharpens cleanly to precise points for botanical illustration, technical rendering, and any work where color permanence matters as much as initial application quality.
