Castle Arts Color Pencils VS Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils from a Newbie's point of view. 🖍🤔 🧿

[@biliegh_itiswhatitis]

I got the Castle Arts for cost. I buy the Prisma pencils on Blick one pencil at a time cause I cannot afford them any other way. I use the Castle Art pencils more than Prisma. On certain things I use them equally. I'm not an expert either. But I am no noob at colouring either. I think people are just stuck on Prisma being the best. I think Castle Arts blend just as well as Prisma. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using them professionally and getting fantastic results.

[@KristophersKorner]

Good for you. I am finding I like oil base pencils the best now.

[@eyeriebabe]

Thank you for the lovely video, it’s very helpful! I saw this after placing my order for Castle products as a new drawing/art student. What is your opinion now in 2024 vs when you made this video? Do you still prefer Castle or have you found something better?

[@KristophersKorner]

I prefer them over prisma color. Though at one point, I thought I liked prisma color, but I’ve learned to hate them, so cheaply made! I know, love pencils that are oil and not wax. Castle art are perfect for a beginner. I also have moved onto alcohol markers. But I think you’ll be very happy with the castle art. If you’d like to try oil, let me know and I’ll help you get the best ones for the cheapest price price. You’ll probably see a video before that. lol.

[@monicajungar904]

Hello Kristopher! I´ve also just started coloring and totally hooked. Have looked at the Castle Art pencils but not ordered yet, live in Finland, Europe so Prismacolors are not so easy to get hold of here and even more expensive than i US. But don´t think I would buy them anyway and I´m sure they could not survive shippng around the world with all their problems with breakage and leads falling out so not an alternative for me. You said you have found even better pencils than Castle Art and I´m so curious and look forward to your review of those. Have a great day!

[@KristophersKorner]

I need to get my new pencil video done and posted. Thanks for giving me the kick in the butt I needed to do so 😉

[@carolleathers6595]

I choose the Castle colors. You called that right!! Yay!!!! And your pages were quite pretty!

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you Carol, I have some I will be showing that are MUCH better. Stay tuned lol

[@fluffythewitch1642]

great video and yes, our new addiction!!! But it is so much fun and even 'funner' (wink) to be diving in it together :) hugs

[@KristophersKorner]

So glad you and Susan R got me into this "Funner" pass time.

[@JMHaleSeattle]

Nicely done, TY. I started w/ Prismas & yes they are a bit troubled, as U say!. Still, I do love the light purples & the various Turquoise shades in Prisma. But over the years, one does accumulate other brands & this such fun. Enjoy!

[@KristophersKorner]

Right?!? I love them now but still like trying new and other brands but I always seem to come back to Prismacolor now.

[@AzazelsWings]

Thank you very much for this excellent review. I saw these today and they had a lot of positive reviews so wanted to see them in action. The set I saw actually come in a pencil case like you have, instead of a tin. Think I'll give them a chance. Thanks, again kind sir.

[@KristophersKorner]

You are so very welcome.

[@lindag3650]

I’ve got a PrismaColor that split. I’m doing Artezas right now & they feel as smooth as Prismas. And they have bright colors.

[@KristophersKorner]

Well I am not a fan of Arteza soooooo

[@paintvvitch]

I'd love to see more videos like this! You're great and I love your honesty ❤️

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you, I have a couple coming soon 😉

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

Prismacolors take some getting used to! They’re much more wax-based than most colored pencils. I didn’t like them at first as I couldn’t get sharp details and I had to keep sharpening them. However they result in such a creamy blend! I don’t use them too much anymore though because polychromos are now my go-to. Castle art is a brand I’ve heard a lot about but haven’t yet tried!

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi again, I hated PrismaColor but have been working with them and now like them a lot! A video about them is coming where I will admit I was wrong 😱 lol

[@ghostbovods2188]

Perssonally I really love prismacolors but I comepletely respect your opinion. If you ever want a very clear blend and layering in pencils then thats when you get the most out of prismacolors. Im considering getting castle arts because I want a larger variety of colors without getting rid of my money.

[@KristophersKorner]

Prisma's are growing on me to be honest. I will talk more about them in a video to come soon. 😉 Shuttle Arts has a 174 set of pencils that will give you a lot of metallic colors. You may want to try them first. I like them a lot also.

[@ghostbovods2188]

@@KristophersKorner OOH YAY MORE PRISMA REVIEWS (I watch those all the time ngl) What set do you have since you returned the 150?

[@darklingpixie9239]

I adore the Shuttle 174 set. Their customer service is amazing too. I describe them as a cross between Polychromos and Prismacolor, and I just love them. I have two sets.

[@adricjones5605]

Found you last night in the wee hours when I couldn’t sleep...subscribed! I’m heavily into scrapping and just started adding stamping & coloring to my activities. AND I just bought the Castle pencils and that beautiful zippered holder that you linked😂👍🏼 I love being retired😉🥰

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you so much and welcome to the family. What is Scrapping? I think you will Castle Arts a lot. Let me know when you try them out. Hugs 🥰

[@adricjones5605]

‘Scrapping’ is making scrapbooks. So much more than just slapping photos in an album...we have to pick out the right background color, then create borders, add sticker embellishments, and of course-journaling on the page to make comments about the photos! I’ve been doing it for almost 20 years and it is (I believe) an art form! My sister, some friends and I go to weekend crops (pre-Covid of course) where scrappers get together and work on their projects. The creativity practically oozes it the air! I’m beginning to wonder if there isn’t a wee bit of magic about it!😉 For Xmas/Yule this year my daughter got me a coloring Book of Shadows that I’m loving. That’s what the colored pencils are for! As I color, it becomes a very relaxing and Zen-like activity. I have trouble meditating (flitting thoughts), but when I’m coloring and/or working on scrapbooks, well...it’s almost as good as a bubble bath with candles and wine😂😉 Anyhow, LOVE your posts and sense of humor! Keep ‘em coming! PS If you’re curious, Google Creative Memories Co and take a look at all the equipment and layouts etc to get an idea of how extensive scrapbooking is. I have most of the tools that the company makes (acquired over time). Many of them are useful in other kinds of artwork as well.

[@maskedathiest]

for some reason i am just now figuring out that the 120 set comes with a case lol for the last 2 weeks i have spent hours and hours researching pencils and books to get into coloring with my wife and kids. how i missed this is beyond me lol

[@KristophersKorner]

I miss things like that all the time LOL So many sellers on Amazon it's confusing. I would love to see some of you guys work.

[@roanlover]

Great review, and thanks for doing them in the Kerby Rosanes book since that’s what I ordered my Castle Art pencils for!

[@KristophersKorner]

Awesome. How do you like it/them? I have found some even better pencils but Castle is a great one. Hope to get a video up soon. Hugs, 🤗

[@2write2sing2dance]

Just ordered the castle pencils so I'm glad to see this review! Blessings to you! xoxo

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you and I am sure you will like them. I have some new pencils I am using to see how I like them. I hope to get it posted soon. Hugs 🤗

[@2write2sing2dance]

@@KristophersKorner Awesome! I’m looking forward to seeing that! Xoxo

[@SchoolingCubs]

Another great review, this was what my kids art curriculum recommends. Thank you so much for giving a thorough review and glad I didn't just blindly buy.

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you so much.

[@dexstarpanda6453]

hi ty for advice on which one to get I ended up treating myself to castle arts 120 pencils have you done a water test on the castle arts making sure don't have that situation like the rubbish arteza ones now got to find good artists pencils that are correctly label and good when sharpened as Derwent academy ones are rubbish I was getting mixed up with the sizes as they not labeled on the top tip of the pencils I also need a good electric sharpener I'm in UK I hope to see you test every colored pencil with the water test you did that was awesome glad I saw this video as was going to get Prisma color

[@KristophersKorner]

How are you liking the Castle Arts? I like them but I have had a change of heart about the prismacolors. A video is coming out in the morning on that 😉

[@therascalwolf1]

@Dexstarpanda and @Kristopher Michaels I'm not sure if this is a redundant comment I'm about to make, but, I did do a water test on the Castle Arts pencils, and unfortunately, mine did run. 😔I'm heartbroken because I absolutely love these pencils, but at least I still have my Faber Castells. Cheers!

[@dexstarpanda6453]

@@therascalwolf1 oh no you're kidding for the water test is it bad I'm still swatching my 120 colors been on it for the last few hours lol yes there's some really good colors there are some similar same colors my worst yellow is Naples yellow light not keen on the white hardly any greys and blacks needs skin tones too I need to find the best white pencils next I have Faber castells got 12 pk

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@dexstarpanda6453 I know this was a while ago, but I bought both Arteza and Castle Arts for Prime Day yesterday and my Arteza are soluble even though they were supposed to have fixed it by now, but my Castle Arts are even worse! I'd say 3 times as soluble as the Arteza ones. The Castle Arts pinks may as well be watercolour pencils as they completely melted under a water brush. Really, really bad. I don't know what these companies are playing at but they really need to find a better manufacturer.

[@christinescoloringandcrafts]

Thank you. I wish I had seen your video sooner. I got the Prismacolors and have not been very happy with them! I will try the Castle Arts after I have used the Prismas up. I also have Fabers, Monarchs, Artezas, Derwent and Crayola. LOL.

[@KristophersKorner]

I have since fallen in love with Prismacolor. It takes time to learn how to use them but once you do WOW. Watch Color My World here on KZbin, she will show how great they are. I think you will like the Castle Arts tho, thy and Shutter Arts a great.

[@christinescoloringandcrafts]

My problem with Prismacolors is that they break entirely too much. Which is unacceptable at their price point. My Arteza pencils break a lot too, which I don't like but I'm more accepting since they are cheaper. Prismacolors are fantastic with the actual coloring. I'm just upset over the quality of the pencils themselves.

[@carolbatchelor5855]

I really enjoyed your video. I'm more or less a newbie too, so I see things a lot like you do. I only have a few Prismacolor pencils, and I just ordered a 72-set of Castle Art pencils. I'm expecting to love them, but we'll see. I can't see buying a big, expensive set of pencils at my level of experience and expertise. It doesn't make sense for me to do that. I have a lot of Crayola pencils, and I still love using them. I don't have expensive tastes, so I'm pretty sure that I will be happy with the less expensive ones. Thanks for sharing your videos with the rest of us!

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi there Carol, I have been using some expensive pencils and cheaper one so I can show you all what is good and bad and that video is coming soon. I have one coming that will warn everyone of a rip off that is going on with a well known brand of Pencils. Should be up Friday. I agree with you, cheaper is better in many ways. I do think you will like the Castle Art pencils and please let me know what you think of them. I would love to see some of your coloring if you would not mind email me a pic or more?

[@ritabattaglini8623]

I asked art shop couples street’s from my house and she said amazon is a big business I brought new ones from her and they are Faber Castle . I don’t like amazon because they are a big business World Wide. Thank you Mr Michaels!!!

[@KristophersKorner]

You are welcome Rita, I hope to some day get a set of those.

[@boopeep9670]

One huge difference is prismacolor is wax based. Castle arts is oil based. Great video glad you pointed out the off set core. That is a deal breaker. Who can afford to grind away so much pigment feeding their sharpener pigment and cash. Personally I think prisms chose the blunt points because they ship better with less breakage and make the pencils look longer so appear a better bargain. If we have to resharpen them all why do they bother sharpening them at all? Except to try hiding the offset core. Thanks for sharing this and making my choice easier! Stay safe, vibrant and leave a colorful trail behind you. ✨🌷✨

[@theresarossi6306]

That is correct, every time I see the comparisons on KZbin I always think to myself “why are they always comparing a wax base to a oil bass pencil “. that’s like comparing a apple to a french fry. Just my opinion

[@KristophersKorner]

I did not know back then there was wax and oil Pencils. I do now.

[@KristophersKorner]

I was just starting out and did not know one was wax and one was oil. I have learned a lot.

[@jewelbriard5444]

Castle art offers both wax based and oil based pencils

[@Twylyght1]

Primsa are lightfast, blend and layer. I have watcned colorist lay 14 layers with prisma. They are a professional grade pencil with a better price. Castle arts are not light fast but if the only thing you are doing is coloring books then that's fine. Why spend a mountain of money on something that is beyond your needs. I like prisma for the layering and blending. I also own brutfuner square, amazon basics, starjoy 120, crayola & ArtSkill. I have coloring books that hate prisma, and will only take artskill. It's crazy how the coloring book paper varies. That paper can make you hate a pencil. Everyone is different. Buy what makes you happy. 😊

[@KristophersKorner]

👍🏼 ❤️

[@AzazelsWings]

I'm not using them in coloring books, just fyi.. and though I have not used the castle arts ( which is why I'm here) Prisma color are a faaaar cry from what they used to be, they've become crap since they started making them in Mexico. If you've ever used the "old" ones you'll know what I'm talking about.

[@amyx231]

Agreed. I had one coloring book that loved crayons and broke apart under any colored pencil. I have one that can take light watercoloring. Papers vary greatly.

[@amyx231]

@@AzazelsWings also 1/5 the price though. I’m okay with buying an open stock Lilac (Lavender? One of the purples) when I got - 48 pack on Amazon for $33. For college me, it was a miracle; HG handed to me for the price of (maybe 2 packs of) Crayola.

[@artwithray]

Prismas are NOT lightfast.

[@sarahjagenberg5620]

Wow! For someone who's only been coloring for a month your work is fantastic! I was really getting sick of all the problems with prismacolor. This was exactly what I needed. Although I'm just noticing your video on the sidebar about Prismacolor so I'll have to watch that now!!

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you so much. You may want to try Shuttle Arts. I like their pencils a lot!

[@layedout778]

Just bought SHUTTLE ART color pencil set 170+ set, Thanks a bunch for reviewing these my friend. THUMBS UP!!!

[@KristophersKorner]

Great! I think you will like them. I have found some that are even better but they have a MUCH higher price. Video to come. Hope I get to see some of your work when you have some with the new pencils.

[@Adeline9418]

My xacto sharpener sharpens every pencil I put in it very well. No broken leads. Love it

[@KristophersKorner]

Cool 👍🏼

[@AngelErrene]

I have had my big set of Prisma's since v-day of 2008, and this last November I got the 120 Castle set. The difference I have found between them is how many layers of color the page can take of the 2. The Prismas layer on top of themselves and blend better after a certain point, while the Castles it feels like I am scraping damaging the paper and indenting the sheets I placed behind to protect the following page from my colorings. Prismacolors have a steep price and a bit of a learning curve due to their soft cores, too much pressure and tip chipping. And as far as price point goes, dont go looking at getting into say Faber-Castel Polychromos (oil based colored pencils and open stock), or the Caran d'Ache Luminance colored pencils as a beginner..

[@KristophersKorner]

I have a video coming out in the morning saying how wrong I was about Prismacolor. I have to say I was wrong when I am wrong 😉

[@AngelErrene]

@@KristophersKorner looking forward to it! :D

[@MultiFly5]

I love your videos, Kristopher! And yes, I subscribed as I love your "adultness" and brute honesty!!!! My set of Prismas are sitting in a US PO Box right now and I can't get to them until the borders reopen! LOL xoxo

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi there, I hope you can get them soon. I have changed my mind a lot about Prisma and will be doing a Video on them soon. Thank you so much for all the kind words. You have made my day 💖

[@faed4416]

I love Prisma. Got Castle Art for Christmas. Hope I like them the same because Prisma are fabulous.

[@KristophersKorner]

It takes a while to get used to prisma, but I finally did. My new favorite pencils are Farber Castel. I love oil pencils.

[@squid7885]

How long does the sharpener last after its fully charged? I'm thinking about asking my Dad to buy it for me. Someone is going to be getting me the castle pencils for my birthday! So excited. Love the video!!

[@KristophersKorner]

About 3 month or so between charges. I use mine all the time. Longer if you don't color as much as I do. Happy Birthday when it happens 🎂. I think you will be happy with the sharpener and the Pencils. I have a video coming in the morning where I talk more about the sharpener.

[@squid7885]

@@KristophersKorner Okay! Thank you so much❤️

[@carlaferguson5471]

Your opinion helped me decide

[@KristophersKorner]

That’s great! What did you decide?

[@tdelphia1]

Thanks for this comparison to Castle pencils...I’ve heard quite a lot about them lately. I do have a full set of Prismacolors which I love. I bought many of them open stock so I could get picky about checking the cores. One reason they still have a big following and reputation is that many of the current issues with them (misaligned and broken cores) really weren’t prevalent until production moved to Mexico in 2010. I agree they don’t look as nice as other pencils, bit I guess for Prismas, having that uncapped end is a blessing when buying open stock. In the OLDEN times (hahaha....pre digital) when I was taking drafting classes in college, we all had drafting brushes because that crumbling issue (the spots) can happen with soft, regular lead pencils as well :-) I’m enjoying your videos...it’s nice to hear a new voice on coloring!

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you so much. I am glad you like my videos and thank you for the info 😉

[@lisebedard7247]

Do you need a special sharpener for colored pencils ?

[@AngelErrene]

You should have a separate sharpener for your colored pencils and your graphite drawing/everyday pencils. The graphite ones dull the blades faster than the colored ones do, and dulled sharpeneres tend to cause more snapped colored pencil leads. If you are using a single bladed sharpener currently for both, if going around your pencil once doesn't create a solid pencil shaving, but instead a bunch of tiny broken ones, ur sharpener blade is dull and it is time to replace or upgrade if possible.

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi Lise, I use the Rechargeable Electric Pencil Sharpener with Durable Helical Blade. I got it on Amazon. I personal feel that an electric sharpener it the best for colored pencils. It really does get them to the best point and easy to use on my arthritic wrist and hands. I have a link to it in my description. Hope that helps.

[@ginnythechipplatewitch2797]

Great video! I don't care for Prismacolor pencils. And I have been doing art stuff for a few. Plus I'm not going to put that much dollars out on art supplies with grandkids running around and using it too LOL Stay safe and Stay Magical🌛🌚🌜🎨🎨

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi Ginny, I glad I am not the only one who feels that way. Big hugs and wishing you and your family all the best for the holidays 🎄

[@artbyscar]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you so much. Explanation was on point. ❤

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you so much Tuan, you made my night 💖

[@latitacolorista]

For me the favorite is Prismacolor, I have the others and they are not the same. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@KristophersKorner]

My latest video shows the new pencils I got that are now my all-time favorite. Fabre Castells.

[@carmenvogels-aagaard5559]

I totally agree with you: Prismacolors are not my favorite at all. Wait till summer, they melt. You cannot color with them. The Castle arts are brilliant. I like them very much.

[@KristophersKorner]

Hello, I hated Prisma but they are growing on me. They are not the best but they are good if you learn how to use them. I hope they won't melt on me in the summer but if they do I will video it and let everyone know, I promise!

[@1cynanne]

@@KristophersKorner how about the fridge during summer. Women have been known to put lipsticks in there

[@capet5593]

Thank you for making the video

[@KristophersKorner]

You are very welcome ❤️

[@coralrose6506]

I will try these and prisma color I just use crayola pencils and if I find some on sale I’ll try them. Also have you tried hobby lobby brand Master Touch Line of water color pencils and regular pencils.

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi Coral, let me know what you think when you try them. I don't buy from Hobby Lobby, they are very homophobic so I don't support them but thank you for the tip 🤗

[@nancydubin9328]

Just wantednto know how you're doin with Castle Arts. I've read the are hard to blend andnare very much. "sensitive" to the paper you use them on.

[@KristophersKorner]

I don't have my set anymore, someone was in need I will just say. But I liked them a lot and will get another set again. The Shuttle Arts is a really good one in the same price range. I have a video coming out in the morning that talks more about them and a link to them.

[@wausau.butterfly]

That gnome art is beautiful. It would be a great iron on for a tote or t shirt.

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you Tim, I wish I liked them as much as you do LOL I am learning more and more everyday and think you will love a couple news ones I did. Working on video now.

[@Serenityblu23]

I brought a brand new unopened box of 200 prismas for 90 bucks. I gave the 72 set to my sibling. I'm thinking of getting a set of castle pencils.

[@KristophersKorner]

I don’t use the color. I try to stick with the oil base pencils. They’re my favorite now.

[@Serenityblu23]

@@KristophersKorner I gave her a set of prismas that had 72. What oil based would you recommend? I building my art supplies lol

[@KristophersKorner]

@@Serenityblu23 SCHPIRERR FARBEN are good and budget friendly but my favs are Faber-Castell Either one are really good. Hope that helps ❤

[@Serenityblu23]

@KristophersKorner I say those on sale a while ago but chickened out. Thank you for responding. I gonna subscribe.

[@KristophersKorner]

@@Serenityblu23 I did not know PrismaColor had a 200 box. Happy to help and welcome to the family 🥰

[@twingytwango6971]

I think most pencils are shipped unsharpened. Some look like the points were carefully sawed off.

[@KristophersKorner]

You may be right. 👍🏼

[@anabel8360]

Hi thanks for doing this review l found it very helpful :)

[@KristophersKorner]

I am so glad. I always love hearing if I have helped people. That and making people laugh are my two goals. 👍🏼

[@nicholerichnr]

I love your video and attitude!

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you so much 💖

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

Yea its hard to beat a good set of prismacolors. I ordered the full set to go with the 200 i already have lol. Life is short. Get what you want. I can afford the very expensive ones but i just like the prismacolors.

[@KristophersKorner]

My opinion of them is changed again lol. Now that I’ve discovered oil pencils hooked on those. Also markers, love markers. I agree, life is short get what you want 😉

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

@KristophersKorner im totally open to new things. I'm really happy to see art coming back in a big way. It my thing to deescalate life stress.

[@ilovecoloringhazel4597]

I enjoyed watching you compare to two types of pencils. I'm a Prismacolor girl but, very much agree about being new and starting out. If I knew then what I know now, I would have tried a few different types of pencils, when I started. The 1st colored pencil I used was Crayola colored pencils. 😁 Another enjoyable video! Thanks 💚

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you ILC, I have learned now to use Prisma now and like them very much. A "I was wrong" video will be coming. 😉😉

[@ilovecoloringhazel4597]

@@KristophersKorner Oh yea! So glad to hear. They are an awesome pencil! 💚

[@pamelamiller9478]

I think Castle Arts are pretty good pencils. I'm more of a blender kind of girl so I like my Prismas too. I use my Castle Arts quite often. Definitely want to get the 120 set sometime.

[@KristophersKorner]

Hello Pamela, I am working on a "I was wrong" video as now that I have used Prismacolor for a while I am loving them.

[@MultiFly5]

For metallic pencils, I bought the Derwent set from Cult pens which had 20 colours as Amazon didn't offer the 20 set. They are lovely and doing the math, cheaper then Amazon!

[@KristophersKorner]

I will have to check them out. Thank you for the info Nichol

[@FELIX29-i7d]

Bu harika kanali yeni kesfettim . Gercekten kusursuz . Tebrikler ❤

[@KristophersKorner]

Çok teşekkür ederim! 🙂

[@caitlynphillips9954]

I've been doing art for a while... I've owned a lot of different pencils. I'm not a huge fan of prismacolors. I prefer my polychromos

[@KristophersKorner]

Trust me, if I could afford them I would give Polys a try 😉

[@caitlynphillips9954]

@@KristophersKorner I totally feel that! It took a lot of coaxing from my fiance and a really good sale for me to buy my set. I hope you come across them on a good sale soon!

[@dinosbaby2654]

Love your videos.. Can you tell me the name of the pattern on your pencil holder ....? I followed your link and I don't see that particular one. Thanks

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi there, I am happy to but I don't know if they sold out or something as I am not seeing that colored one but here is the link I get when I look at my orders from the past. smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B089YBBC91/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 To be honest this is a better one, it works but better for pencils. I will be doing a video on it soon. smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P692DC3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1 Hope that helps and thank you for watching.

[@dinosbaby2654]

Thanks 🙂.. I really like your pattern though😃💗

[@judithf9297]

I’m sorry but the Castle Arts might look “fancier” although I don’t see anything fancy about them,and yes,there have been some quality problems reported with the Prismas with the wood, but not if you learn how to sharpen them. But as far as performance, there is absolutely no comparison,actually as far as wax pencils, no other pencils come close to the Prismacolors. Also crumbling,that happens with most wax pencils,the softer they are. Blending and layering, you can’t compare Castle Arts or any other budget friendly pencils with the Prismacolors. Just like you can’t compare any oil pencils with the Polychromos. But you need to have other pencils to use in conjunction with the Prismacolors.

[@KristophersKorner]

To each their own.

[@wausau.butterfly]

I love the pencil carrying roll.

[@KristophersKorner]

It was a nice roll bag but shit for pencils LOL

[@Nenezilla]

I"m new, and haven't colored in years, may get back into it, but thank you for the video!

[@KristophersKorner]

I have to say "go for it!" 👍🏼 I love it so much and with the stress that is the world right now, it helps me relax so much.

[@Nenezilla]

@@KristophersKorner -- I just may! I work with my hands all day and they hurt at night, but maybe on the weekends. Thanks much!

[@leylaevans9116]

i must be lucky, never had a problem with prisma's. tried others but only use prisma for commissions.

[@KristophersKorner]

👍🏼

[@melindabraun6060]

try the Faber Castel Polycromos :) my personal favourites. they are brilliant and artist rated but a bit pricy though., just like the Caran d'Ache. to me the Prisma Colorours are like wooden clad Crayons. :) Oh ...Amazon also has a house brand of colour pencils. I heard they have a good price - quality ration. I am totally up to try those.

[@KristophersKorner]

As soon as I can get some Poly's I will but right now the check book says no LOL

[@amyx231]

Castle Arts comes up as sponsored whenever you try to find colored pencils on Amazon. I’m actually sick of seeing them listed first.

[@KristophersKorner]

I understand.

[@astoria791]

The best sharpener to use for Prismas is the T'GAAL! When the blade gets dull just get another.

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you for the info but I love the one I have. Also I don't like the non-electric ones. But thank you for letting me know. 💖

[@susanrodriguez684]

I think the Castle ones gave off better color.

[@KristophersKorner]

I do also but I have found some new ones that are even better. Video to come 💖

[@reneestipa3406]

My favorite pencils are polycromos I use prisma colors only to burnish

[@KristophersKorner]

👍🏼 😉

[@calmingdoodles9348]

I see your video is 3 year old. Wonder if your opinion changed? Which ones would you prefer now?

[@KristophersKorner]

It has actually because now I have fallen in love with markers. But when it comes to pencils, I’ve also decided that I like oil-based pencils better than wax pencils. Both of those are wax pencils.

[@rosemarywright9485]

I'm in Australia and have to say I love to say its great to see a newbie who does these videos. It February 16th 2021 and I am watching this from my home laying in bed and loving it until it went political. I understand its your channel. But it's your colouring we appreciate and the growth you are achieving. Let others focus on the politics of your country, there is so much of this going on, it's tiring. Trump is gone and everyone has an opinion still. You are magic an escapism for us. Use that skill to grow your channel. Please don't be offended, it was not my intention. Feel you are a refreshment to some, many other colouring channels.

[@KristophersKorner]

Well thank you for the advice but I am going to say what I feel needs to be said. Too many people are afraid to say how things are with the government here and that is how the bad guys win, no one will talk about them. And Trump is not gone, he still controls the republicans so you are wrong there! That has to change. If people don't agree with me, that is fine. I am sure their are other KZbinrs out there that they can follow.

[@darklingpixie9239]

Did you REALLY send back your Prismas? 🤣😂Like, I can't even , that's great ol. I like Castle, and I have a few other sets I enjoy, but Prismacolor is just my go-to pencil. You cannot beat the creaminess, coverage, blendability... I mean I feel like they blend as well as Caran d'Ache Luminance. I feel like they need getting used to, maybe, but you should give them a chance

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi again Mo, I did send them back as I hated them. HOWEVER, my friend Holly who loves them sent me a smaller set for a X-mass gift and I used them and started to like them. Now I am loving them and have the big set again. I will be doing a "I was wrong" video soon 😉

[@darklingpixie9239]

@@KristophersKorner lol they take getting used to. I'm glad you gave them another shot.

[@carolwelcome3348]

@@KristophersKorner I know this is a video from last year, but I was about to say to try the prismacolors on different paper. The paper in your colouring books makes all the difference. Another thing that many colourists do is use a harder pencil such as the polychromos for edges and details and the prismas for blending / shading. Then you get the best of both worlds. Happy colouring.

[@KristophersKorner]

@@carolwelcome3348 I agree, well now that I know what the heck I am doing LOL I am now using Prismacolor and good paper and I like them very, very much. I will be doing a "I was wrong" video very soon.

[@KristophersKorner]

@@darklingpixie9239 A video is going up today about how I was wrong about them.

[@ritabattaglini8623]

well done kristopher!!!

[@KristophersKorner]

There ya go 🥰

[@carolbogdan6757]

I have both and I have given the Prisma pens to my room mate because I like the Castles more.

[@KristophersKorner]

I understand. I will say I have grown to really like Prisma the more I work with them.

[@1cynanne]

What about lightfastness between both?

[@KristophersKorner]

That is coming next!

[@amyx231]

I actually love Prisma Scholars the best. Slightly harder. Funnily enough, I paid about the same for 48 Prisma Premiers and 60 Scholars.

[@KristophersKorner]

Cool

[@jewelbriard5444]

I also think the Scholar prismacolor is a nice pencil. Often on sale in the 60 size. I got the 60 size. I want more colors, so looking at bigger sets, I think i might try the castle arts.

[@winterrain1947]

I also love the scholar pencils. I had the 60 set, but used up all the good colors and I sent the rest of them to charity. I thought I'd be able to live without them because I have nicer sets. But, I can't live without them. I must get a new set.

[@mememex-t1v]

So the problem is the price here in México prismacolor are so cheap i have huge of them cos castle art so expensive.

[@KristophersKorner]

I am so jealous Alex, you are so lucky and good for you my friend.

[@tonihall7810]

Who can afford $89 I’m assuming American dollars on pencils that don’t do the job. Thanks for the comparisons. So here in aus it would be double that. Especially for” just for fun colouring. “ love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@KristophersKorner]

Love back to you. I have used the Prismacolor's now that I know what I am doing and I like them. However, I don't think they are the first set any newbie should get. Video to come about all of that. Thank you for watching 💖

[@steveis33]

Always good to see you dude.

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you Steve 😉

[@Seductive_Psycho]

i love all the earth tones in this set

[@KristophersKorner]

The Castle or the Prisma?

[@Seductive_Psycho]

@@KristophersKorner The Prisma is the one that caught my eye

[@KristophersKorner]

@@Seductive_Psycho Thank you will be happy to know I have changed my mind about Prisma and will be doing a "I was wrong" video soon 😉

[@ritabattaglini8623]

Amazon Watercolor pencils are ready downer for me!!!

[@KristophersKorner]

I am sorry. Did you return them?

[@gmed2]

I completely agree with you!!! I absolutely LOVE the castle art pencils. They are somehow weighed and feel so smooth and well balanced in my hand. They look and feel expensive to me. Such quality. I color so much better with them. I hate prismcolor. I don’t feel like they are much different than crayola but much more expensive than crayola. They were very hard to sharpen, they were scratchy feeling when coloring and would break easy. Castle art has way more color with a light touch I thought. Love ur videos, I feel like you are straight up honest.

[@KristophersKorner]

Thank you Gina, I love them also!

[@boopeep9670]

Thanks Gina your comment helped me decide too.

[@KristophersKorner]

@@boopeep9670 Awesome

[@lindabenny4454]

I can believe how much cheaper pencil are on US Amazon compared to the UK Amazon! The 150 set of Prismacolour pencils are £135.00 & I think yours were $89.00, it's so unfair! I'm not a great fan of them but I like to use a few of there colours that are a bit different. I have just bought the 72 set of Marco Raffine pencils from Amazon. They were only £20.00 which is pretty good for the UK! I'm just swatching them now, so far they feel pretty good & I have seen some good reviews on them. Here's hopping! Loved the video.

[@KristophersKorner]

Hi Linda, I don't know why they are so much more for you guys and think it sucks to be honest. Please let me know your feelings of the Marco Raffine pencils when you use them. Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@francklie6568]

Same with the Canadian Amazon, the 150 set is $137.00! Can't afford paying this amount for pencils!

[@TMcocoa]

Back when I was in high school in 05 the 120 set was about $300. When I got my first 72 set I paid 68 in 2011? I picked up a 120 set for $60 + on a back to school sale one Amazon and I picked up the 132 set for 47.00 on an Amazon sale a couple of yrs ago. I’ve noticed i haven’t seen them go that low in ages. I’m always looking out of curiosity. Prisms colors are great when they aren’t breaking. I personally haven’t had too many issues with breakage

[@KristophersKorner]

@@TMcocoa You got some great deals. I am jealous LOL.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

I have high end pencils and budget pencils, I love Prismacolor, but you really need to learn how to use them, so I don't recommend them for n00bs, I don't own the Castle Art brand simply because they've gotten too big for their britches, they want $50 for a 72 set, and I don't see paying that much for a budget pencil. I've never had any of those problems with Prismacolor.

[@KristophersKorner]

Good for you.

[@dawndeany9645]

I got gel pin I been us them lot know

[@KristophersKorner]

I am so glad. Would love to see some of your work.

[@ritabattaglini8623]

I asked the art shop couple of streets my house and she said amazon big business right now. I have new ones Faber Castell .

[@KristophersKorner]

Yes, the pandemic has helped Amazon big time.

[@wismeiry31]

I have the same slot pencil case, really reccommed them for anyone interested!

[@KristophersKorner]

I love the cases, they make taking care of my pencils much easier.