Playdate with the Kalour 300 Pencils | Comparison with Five other Brands & My Opinion

[@BevM7373]

You buy the pencils so I don’t have to! I get just as much enjoyment out of you opening and looking at them as I would if I did it myself and all it costs me is a thumbs up! 👍🤣 Great video as always 💜🩷💙 x

[@leonnehaaijman4709]

I like your strategy!! 😃

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Aww thanks Bev! I don't mind providing this service 😆 🥰

[@Kiska_86]

You say you're not an artist but you're so good at coloring. You blend your colors beautifully. 😻

[@ArtJourneyUK]

What a lovely thing to say, thank you Kat 🥰

[@lindakelly7430]

"I'm still traumatized from the Starjoys!" 😂😂 Thank you for the laughs first thing. I joined Temu a few weeks ago and my first deal was the 240 set of Kalours for £13.02! Of course I didn't need them but at that price........ Have used them on a few pages and really like them.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Ooo Linda what a bargain you got! Enjoy! 🥰

[@deborahjane68]

Wow That Was A Bargain. Chuffed For You.

[@lindaverkade438]

Hi Lily!! I love my Brutfuner square, but the Arrtx pencils are my favourite midrange!! The colors from the big set are really nice and different compared with my other sets, so i am happy! I think you need them also 😂😂😂

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I think you might be right! 😅

[@deborahjane68]

Artx are So lovely

[@LydiaM]

I had a crappy day at work, which included 8 hours of meetings, and the delight with which I saw a new hour long video was unparalleled! It’s so relaxing watching other people play with things! I didn’t have any energy for a creative outlet, but it scratched some of the same itches! I always think the Arrtx looks a bit different when they go down (though probably biased as that’s what I have)! The Kalour set is tempting but almost feels like too much choice!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I had a crappy day at work today too...must be something in the air! 10h from 9am to 7pm...3 client meetings, 2 internal meetings and no lunch break 😑 I also think the Arrtx are a bit different... a little more pigment...and a little softer...maybe. I like them... still tempted to get the bigger set 😆 And I agree, 300 is a lot of choice! 🥰

[@LydiaM]

@@ArtJourneyUK ugh I sympathise with the horribleness. Something in the air of IT today clearly! 😞 You have so many pencils… but I also want you to get the Arrtx bigger set to see what you think! I do enjoy that this series is reaffirming your commitment to no more cheap pencils. ☺️ Have you tried the Inktense yet? I have 12 of the blocks and had to firmly sit on my hands on Prime Day to resist that set, but I’m very curious about how different the pencils feel to the blocks!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@LydiaM Hold my hand Lydia... I'll take the hit for both of us...I'll do it for science 😆 I've had a little play with my Inktense but want a proper Playdate lol I actually had the 24 set of blocks a number of years ago, loved using them in my art journaling! Hope tomorrow is a better day... for us both 🥰

[@LydiaM]

@@ArtJourneyUK is there a better reason than science for anything?! 😉 Wishing you a better day tomorrow and looking forward to the Inktense play date if you film it. 😊

[@janetjackson2157]

I have the 240 set and I absolutely love them, enjoy having fun, love your happy personality, your videos are such fun xx

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hi Janet! I'm definitely looking forward to getting more familiar with the array of greens, such a fab selection! 🥰

[@leighs_coloring_world]

You have cracked me up I’ve really enjoy watching your videos! Crazy thing after you said be right back after the break youtube listened and sent me to commercials lol!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Haha big brother is always watching! 🥰

[@nywf1824]

It’s just all white branding and goes on more than just between Evazars, Brutfuner, and Kalour. I did suspect Arrtx was one of them for a while but seems it is not based on your tests, good to know that now. My other suspicion is Castle Arts, maybe you try that sometime too. 300 personally is excessive but you could choose to keep that and sell/give the rest away so you have a big variety to use. I find limited palettes are best and has you think out of the box to make the picture work in new ways. A set of 60 or 72 is really quite enough colours to go all round. Thank you for sharing, this was a really good blind review with honest feedback.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Oh definitely, they must have fun in the Brutfuner factory printing new tins and making up new names 😆 The Arrtx do seem a bit different... a bit more pigment...a bit softer... maybe; but there's not much in it. Castle Arts I compared in the last video with the Star-Joy... but they are definitely part of the same gang 😆 Thanks for watching 🥰

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

Thanks so much for showing this. I do wish you would have included Arteza in your comparisons. I would love to know what you think about the kalour vs brutfuners vs Arteza as far as how they feel going on the Amazon paper. That’s what I really need to know which one feels the closest to Arteza when you lay them down on Amazon paper the Bruts or kalour? 😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I didn't include the Arteza this time because I have another Pencil Playdate recorded where I include the Arteza.. coming soon! But l'll record a short comparing them with Arteza too 🥰

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

@@ArtJourneyUK oh good I’ve been looking everywhere but absolutely no one has done a head to head comparison of the bruts, kalour, and Arteza on Amazon paper. I prefer to use Arteza in Amazon books but I need more colors than what’s in the Arteza set. If the kalour are at all similar then I’d love to get the three count set. But I don’t want just another set of pencils if they aren’t going to work and feel the way I like. You know what I mean? Thanks so much Lily. 😊

[@1jackieworcs]

Hey thank you for taking the time to film this vid Lily - always interesting to see comparisons of products

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Jackie 🥰

[@valerieb8006]

I really appreciate the comparison/review! GOOD to know😄🙋👍🎇

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Valerie 🥰

[@lovetobecolouring2]

Ah I really enjoyed this ; you are so witty . ❤I did swatch the entire 300 ( phew ) .. it took me around 3 days .. lol . 😬 I agree, they are so similar to the Brutfuners but I had to try them and I got a great deal when I purchased mine through Amazon Canada. For sure paper can make a big difference.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Wow 3 days! Well done for getting it done! Thet are a fab price for the amount. Enjoy! 🥰

[@lovetobecolouring2]

@@ArtJourneyUK thanks! ha I won't want to do it again for any pencils, I think...lol. 😁

[@debbiemitchell535]

Just what i needed to cheer me up this morning. .a nice honest review from the funny lady on the internet..lok. it took me forever to swatch mine 😊

[@debbiemitchell535]

*lol...

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Ooo well done on getting yours swatched! Will you come and do mine for me? 🥰

[@debbiemitchell535]

@@ArtJourneyUK lol...I enjoy sitting swatching I could just sit n do my pens and pencils all day sometimes

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@debbiemitchell535 I know what you mean, it is very therapeutic. I just wish I had time 🥰

[@debbiemitchell535]

@@ArtJourneyUK yeah u don't half work Ur butt off....I'm disabled with disabled son so I use it everyday to relax...I miss the work life...my lil munsterz r hard work though...lol 🙃

[@kristenloconte1982]

Hi. I’ve definitely noticed similarities in my Kalour macarons and the Evazar London. My kalour came really off centered. Now my Arrtx feel a little different to me. The Kalour, Evazar and my Castle Arts Pastel tints all have the same shape, feel and style. The tins are the same as well as the swatch sheets that come with them. Even the smell is the same 😂 the arrtx smell when you first open them but it’s a little different almost a stronger smell but different. The 126 set of Arrtx is definitely worth a buy imo 😊 I also have a pencil problem

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Welcome to the Pencil Addict Club 😆 Have still held off on the 126 Arrtx... wobbling though 🤣

[@shannarablackwater7004]

I too suffer from FSS. Full Set Syndrome lol 😂

[@kristenloconte1982]

@@shannarablackwater7004 it’s tough. I have to collect series of books or sometimes just all the books one artist released. Kalour just came out with a 520 set I’m kinda glad I only have the macarons 🤣

[@Christine__D]

You need the bigger set of Arrtx. For science. 😁

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes! For *science*... I knew we'd find an excuse....I mean... a reason! 😆

[@bethmegansmith4642]

I have not brought any ...I was very close to buying the Artex but I am so glad i did not. I do need 150 Prisma color ,I do need 120 polychoms and I totally want the Care D Ache Lumies hahahahahaha Love this Video . Happy coloring

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@bethmegansmith4642 Prismas, Polys and Lumis what a perfect collection 🥰

[@bethmegansmith4642]

@@ArtJourneyUK well Iwant to learn how to draw ...hahahaha

[@sonyaoart]

Thanks for comparing all these. I sometimes think yes of course I want 300 pencils but then I remember I get overwhelmed with a 120 set, so deffo no need to buy those. I’ll just stick to my Brutfuners

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Good Plan.. these 300 scare me 😆

[@Abi.Cadaver]

Really enjoyed watching your playdate with the kalour. A new tin of pencils is always So nice to open.....which is why I have too many 😂 I haven't been tempted by these But I am really tempted to get my first ever set of Polychromos. I was looking to see if you'd done a video of your opinion on them but couldn't see one ....but I know you said you like them. In your opinion, would you say they'd be worth getting at the price on amazon atm? (ie £1.11 per pencil)

[@lovetobecolouring2]

I Hope you don’t mind me replying ; I adore my polychromos. Definitely they are worth the price . I bought a small set to start then added to them with open stock when local art stores had sales .😊

[@Abi.Cadaver]

@@lovetobecolouring2 I don't mind at all, far from it. It's really helpful, thank you. It's lovely to hear opinions and advice on a large purchase. Thank you 😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hey Abi, the price the Polychromos are at the moment (£133) are the best they've been for a long while (almost a year) I use camelcamelcamel to check these things! uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B000EWYCX0

[@Abi.Cadaver]

@@ArtJourneyUK Thanks Lily, I think i'm going to go for it and get my first high end pencils and, like you, enjoy them 😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@Abi.Cadaver aww enjoy! I hope you like them as much as I do 🥰

[@colourfulnightingail]

Thanks for giving me the giggles first thing in the morning, great review! x

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks Gail 🥰

[@caszscountrycrafts3258]

I have a few kalour sets including the 300 set but I absolutely adore my brutfuner colouring pencils. if I’m ever having trouble or I’m tired there my favourite go to set for colouring, I find they are smoother and more pigmented & in brighter colours & therefore easier to use. I’ve not found anything better yet but yes I’m limited cash wise on what I buy & I don’t own a set of prisma colours yet.🤔 However even in saying that though with light colours & browns when I want to layer I will then pick up a Kalour set, mainly as I’ve only 100 brutfuners and I’ve over 600 plus of the kalour pencils in various sets. I had to giggle though as you reacted the same way I did seeing all the Kolour pencils in there colour order. ❤ I drooled at seeing 300 pencils in there colour order lol!😂 😂😂 & yes it took my breath away with a big sigh which my mare male herd everything from me & he got up out of his chair walked in the kitchen and he cracked up laughing at me at me, nice to know I’m not the only person who reacts to colours that way. I’ve still not coloured my swatch chart but after watching you do your comparison I think I might go through all my coloured pencils and swatch them in winter when I’m cold & need something to concentrate on. Great tutorial I was taught light colours to dark unless you’re shading or highlighting, however sometimes it’s whatever I choose to do on the day. I do find paper quality affects the kalour pencils outcomes sometimes. Have fun and enjoy! Could watch you for a few more hours yet to be honest.😂😂😂 you remind me of me, ha ha!😝 😊 😂 Watercoloring I’ve yet to find a large decent set at the moment I only have a small Derwent set I use.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Ooo only just saw this comment. I'm glad you enjoy your Kalour pencils, they are my most underused pencil because the huge box daunts me 😆 I might dig them out this week and have a play! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, its really appreciated 🥰

[@gnosticgnative8931]

I swear I heard like a 2 second 'rum pa pa pum' of the Little Drummer Boy. 😂 which is kinda funny because I do that too lol

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@gnosticgnative8931 haha very likely! I'm forever humming and singing songs... probably forgot I was filming! You're lucky I didn't launch into the full song! 😅

[@leslieladyhawke]

Thanks, Lily, for the thorough review! Ive been tempted to get them esp if theyre somewhat an extension of Arrtx or Brut Squares & probably the Kalour 180 red tin ones. I got those for a super deal. If I only had prismas & polys, I would get the 300. But Ive got 10 sets of pencils. Haha. But yeah all those colors in one beautiful tin! Very tempting. Maybe if found them for super cheap. IDK. Thx again!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

They're definitely an extension of the Kalour 180, that tin is pictured on the side of this tin. The great price is the only reason I got them, plus I knew I like Brutfuners so what could go wrong 😆

[@leslieladyhawke]

@@ArtJourneyUK Nothing at all but then youll have to buy a HUMUNGOUS pencil case for them haha

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@leslieladyhawke....or stick them on my wall 😆

[@leslieladyhawke]

@@ArtJourneyUK That’s right! I remember what you said! Yeah! That would be fun! Glue them to a huge round piece of thin wood in a circle. Hmm… that would be HUGE!! Scratch that. Leave em in the tin 🤭😆

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@leslieladyhawke I was thinking of straight line, like a dado rail... made of pencils! 🤣

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

All hell will break loose if I compare the rounds to the squares....😂😂😂 Yea, you're an artist. You just skip to the fun part of laying down color. Unlike artists like myself who suffer the initial stages of sketching a subject, prepping the substrates, and sealing the work to prevent smudges or fading. Depending on the media.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Oh I'm no artist! Can't draw for toffee, that's why I use colouring books, all the fun without the artistic stress! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@leonnehaaijman4709]

I bought this set a few months ago and it's the last set of generic pencils I'll buy. I was disappointed with all the breakage when I sharpened them for the colour chart - the first colouring I did with them! Fabulous colour range, though, no denying 😘

[@ArtJourneyUK]

It's my last generic set too, Definitely!

[@lauras4472]

@@ArtJourneyUKwhy?

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@lauras4472 because they're all the same. From the same factory. There's only so many you need 😊

[@lauras4472]

@@ArtJourneyUK they are all made in the brutfuner factory.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@lauras4472 exactly.

[@aeolanyiramoon6260]

Ooh the Artxx pencils are my favourite ones I have :) It feels so nice to color with them

[@ArtJourneyUK]

They are nice, definitely 🥰

[@aeolanyiramoon6260]

@@ArtJourneyUK Yay 🥰

[@addie1056]

The piece of sponge bit!!! 😂 the NHS need to prescribe your channel! Thank you for what you do :)

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Haha that peice of sponge though... totally useless! 😆

[@addie1056]

@@ArtJourneyUK 😂

[@rebeccahicks3554]

Hello, loved this video. the tate modern would love your installation idea!!!!. i just love watching your vids you are so funny. i look at these but am holding back for the time being as they are so like the brutfuners and am exploring markers at the mo. am awaiting my SN Classiques and have a bundle of 2nd hand promarkers, Although am a bit miffed to find the SN you have to buy ( ok no ones putting a gun to my head but you know what FSS is like ) all the 6 packs to "compliment" the 12 packs - 144 - and thats not the entire spectrum. Not sure if it would be TOO much to get the ohuhu and/or the ARRTX markers? Also just purchased a supply of colouring books, ( THE TONY CLARK ONES FROM AMAZON) and now i have no more room on my shelf. HELP I THINK I HAVE A PROBLEM LOL!!! Any ways hope your pooch has recovered, and keep on slurping.!!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Haha welcome to the club Rebecca! Pooch much better, thank you 🥰

[@spare_room_studio]

I was going to suggest just using one set and keep the others as back up “open stock” seeing as you can’t get open stock and they are all the same anyway 😂 You know how I feel about cheap Chinese pencils, your pencil play date confirmed as we suspected 😉 and as your “pencil buying conscience” I will tell you that you don’t need any more ❤😂

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I do..and definitely! 🤣🥰

[@deborahjane68]

Oooo Lots Of Greens, Be Great For All The Trees An Plants. I Will Have Wait Till Saved A Bit Of Money, Thank You For This

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I know I did drool over those greens too!

[@mewsli]

I heard the pencil sirens sing " come in.... come in.... heres a large set you do not own yet .... " so Im here ! BTW never drink coffee watching parts of reviews , for it may get spat at the cat!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Hahaha! I can now fantasise about sitting on a rock, luring in colourists with my pencils... come one, come all... see my shiny pencils 😆

[@bethmegansmith4642]

wow wow wow THAT IS ALOT OF PENCILS........ you made me laugh loads . I only have Polychomos 120 and I am thinking about Lumance 76 set .Happy Art Journey xxxxxxx

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I know Beth! 300 pencils is a crazy number... and they've just bought out a 520 set! 🤪

[@louisescherbain312]

Thank you for “your opinion”. Much appreciated. You confirmed what I often thought about. ( they are all same). It is so easy to get caught up in the hipe of wanting it all. I have some of the good brands and a few budget friendly brands. I have the red tin of Kalours (180). I really like the Artxx. They color nicely in Maria Trolle books. Thanks again. 💖🇨🇦

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes, I agree. That pencil factory must be laughing all the way to the bank as they print another tin and make up a new name 😆

[@louisescherbain312]

@@ArtJourneyUK Absolutely 🤣

[@elliegoddard2472]

I just got some second hand brutfuners but haven’t tried them yet, but choosing from 300 colours sounds a bit of a nightmare to me 😂

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I know! 🥰

[@purplelorain6180]

Oooh, I'm still tempted just for the sheer amount of purples but I know I'd never use any of the other pencils lol. I did just nip onto Temu just to see if they still had them on, nope, couldn't find them listed atm. I ordered 50 metallic Kalour though (£16) I'd seen K use the Castle Art metallics on a page and liked the muted colours they gave but I refuse to pay £43 for 50 chinese pencils. x

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes, I saw the 300 were out of stock on Temu when I tried to get the link. I've not got into metallic pencils at all... even though I have the CA ones... must give them a play! Why pay £43 when you can pay £16... we all know they'll perform the same way 😉

[@kyliescolouringindownunder3098]

Thank u I really needed a smile 😃 put on my face today.. thank you for the wonderful honest video hun.. ❤❤❤xxx😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Aww thanks Kylie 🥰

[@UsGal65]

Oh thank you for this, l was really eager to know if there's a difference between Kalours and Brutfuners ! I have a proposition for 200 Brutfuners, the round ones but in a plastic holder, they're as good as new because the lady has stopped colouring. The price with the shipping costs would be about 22€. I haven't made my mind up yet, but something tells me l will fall for them 😅 Then l'll need a pencil case too (oops) 🤪 PS : love your humour 😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thank you! Enjoy your new pencils! 😉

[@UsGal65]

@@ArtJourneyUK you know l will buy them 🙈

[@colorcrazy2944]

I bought the 520? set because I just want as many colors as possible. I have not even finished swatching them. I think using them will be a pain because it takes so much room. The pencils I am using at the moment don't usually have the colors I would like though so I hope eventually I will be glad I have them....at least until the only ones left are colors I don't like. lol If I ever use my pencils up it sounds like I will just want the cheapest set of brutfuner I can find though. Thanks for comparing these for us.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I've been tempted so many times with the 520 set, but have resisted! P.S. did you see the 5000 subscribers winners video 😉

[@colorcrazy2944]

@@ArtJourneyUK I did just a minute or so ago, what a nice thing to log in and see!

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@colorcrazy2944 Goodo, because there's 3 people pretending to be you! What a nightmare!

[@colorcrazy2944]

@@ArtJourneyUK I am surprised and sad about that.

[@twingytwango6971]

Nope not the bigger set of ARRTX, I learnt the expensive way. The 126 contains the 72 set. I was disappointed.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes, it's an extended set, like most pencils, the smaller sets are a subset of the largest set. However, in the case of Arrtx, they changed a couple of colours (some of the yellows were taken out)

[@twingytwango6971]

@@ArtJourneyUK and I think they added another of their pretty light blues.

[@crossstitchbutton]

I will still stick with getting brands on open stock so I can buy the colours I will use instead of being left with some i will probably never get to. Look ate trying to be all angelic 😂😇😇😇 x Shh Robbie is going to receive a gift dont tell him 🤫shhhhh xx

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I won't tell him 🥰

[@thelipsofanangel90]

so old round BF feels the same as the squares? i love the squares cus they are soft was thinking of buying a backup set.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes, because they are the same cores (confirmed to me by the manufacturer). I bought the rounds first, loved them.. and only bought the squares because everyone was raving about them... that's when I realised they were the same.

[@thelipsofanangel90]

@@ArtJourneyUK so theres a bigger set of them than 120? I am not intrested in the 520 count its just too many pencils. I have been colouring with my fc polys lately but my wirst hurts bad from it but bruts usually means less pain. I need something softer that isnt prismas cus they are like the same money as a dw lightfast here pretty much but obvously not as good quality. And artxx are not budget they are def midrange. Or i keep collecting the expensive pens and cringe everytime i sharpen them 🙈

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@thelipsofanangel90 there used to be a 260 set, basically one box of the 520 but can't see them online now. There also used to be a 180...

[@deedeebattle2522]

They remind me of the Deli 72 ct set of color pencils I have from 3 years ago.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Probably the same factory. I don't think the Deli were ever available here in the UK 🥰

[@deedeebattle2522]

@@ArtJourneyUK I heard someone say they were made by StarJoy but I don’t use them often. I love my Kalour 180 red tin. They have great pigmentation and blend well on ‘most’ paper😏

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@deedeebattle2522 I think the Kalour 180 Red Tin set are the same as the Brutfuner 180 set (amzn.to/47smzUZ). They look identical and have the same names. I also love those pencils, they are my go to! 🥰

[@chelseascreativecolouring]

Oh yay omg look at those pencils 😍🤤 especially those first few trays and the purples beautiful have me tempted just for the sheer beauty of the colours but I know I don't need them so I will just watch and admire on screen I have my arteza pencils which are just a varied version of all of these more affordable pencils and I love my prismas and polys so I'm good I have to tell myself anyway haha really enjoyed as always 💜💜💜💜

[@ArtJourneyUK]

They are like a work of art. Chelsea you have the perfect pencil collection. Polys for firm Prisma for smoosh and Arteza for the cheaper Chinese contingent 🥰

[@catlady256]

I found you not long ago but you are such fun to watch and listen to I have subscribed 😂😂❤

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Aww thanks Angela! 🥰

[@juliereeves6350]

Of course you need 300 colours. 😁. Think the kalour and Bruts are the same lead.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Yes, I cover that in the video... 🥰

[@kitsala1]

Nice review

[@audreyshaw2463]

300 pencils!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@ArtJourneyUK]

300 cheap Chinese pencils 😆

[@brianagayle9]

Wow amazing thank you for sharing this video

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Thanks! 🥰

[@Sadia..t]

hohhhhh......... thank you so much 😆🥰

[@machelleshappyhobbies4977]

I'm so glad you got a new art supply. I always love the feeling of getting a new toy. Like you I smell of thongs too. Please let us know how they compare to prismacolor. Have a great day.😊

[@ArtJourneyUK]

It is fun to get new toys lol! Yes, I should compare everything to Prismacolor... as specific standard! 🥰

[@user-et5nq1ih6d]

Took me three days to swatch this set

[@ArtJourneyUK]

I can imagine! They make a 520 set now too!