These have a unique feel. Winsor and Newton might be the closest comparison. I will buy more. Read more

Soft core, excellent lay down, vibrant, quality wood and cores. No problems sharpening. Excellent budget friendly pencil. Read more

Everything about these pencils is pleasant: the color set of the pencils, the art on the tin, the pencils themselves, the feel of drawing them, and how they color. All very nice. The colors are nice and vivid, and the leads are soft enough to lay down easily while firm enough that they don't crumble too much. I very much love these. Personally, I think they're much nicer than the Prismacolor 24 set while being a similar price for the same number of pencils. Read more

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I just received the expression series and did a quick swatching. They are very smooth and release uniform color, blending well. I swatched on cold press watercolor paper and black mixed media paper and am very pleased with these pencils. I’d say they are a nicer choice than derwent in a way. Read more