Derwent Chromaflow 72 Colored Pencils: How Do They Stack Up?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Did any of you buy the latest 72 count set or plan to buy then soon? Let me know 👇

[@daelite69]

Not yet. I'm waiting to find out if they are open stock. I fell for the price they are selling them for it isn't worth it without open stock being available.

[@RachelHendersonColouring]

I have the 24 and they break so much! I am not keen on getting more at the moment!

[@daelite69]

@@RachelHendersonColouring Good to know! I rarely have a Prisma break, so I'll just stick with them and not waste my money. Thank you!

[@FindYourDivineDesign]

I plan on buying them. But I’m waiting for pricing to go down a bit first.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@daelite69 absolutely agree about open stock

[@suewilkinson910]

Hi Kori I know this is a 2 year old video now, but I bought myself the 48 set on Friday to see what they were like (blame Rebecca at The Art Spirits). The pricing is all over the place in the UK right now. The 150 set is a great price - £1 a pencil. But I can't afford £150 right now. The only other set with a reasonable price was the 48 at just over £1.10 per pencil. They arrived yesterday. I really like them. They feel great. I'm a person who loves the idea of Prismacolor but rarely uses them because I am not a smooshy colourist, I'm a layering colourist. But the fragility of them and the price over here in the UK is high and so I keep them safe and hardly use them! These Chromaflow are probably the softest pencil I have other than the Prisma. The colours are lovely and they lay down well in the book I'm currently using them in, Rita Berman's Meine Reise durch Europa. I'm not so precious about the price because open stock is available. I can see them could become a favourite. I wish the barrels were thicker though. My fingers can't work out how to hold such a slim pencil. My thumb nail is digging into my index finger! So I would very much like the 150 set and will be adding it to my Christmas list in hope that Father Christmas is good to me. But I also want that new Castle Arts set of Harmonious colours so they are on the list too. Depending on how many of the pale neutrals the 150 set contains (my favourite Prismas are the Clay Rose, salmon area of the pallet) I think that Harmonious set would enhance it nicely. Thanks for all you do and have done for the community over the years. Without people like you we would all be in the dark as far as supplies go.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah here in the US these are not worth the price at all

[@valerieb8006]

Lovely colors. Can't know the full picture until using them on an illustration. Glad to hear you plan to in the future. Thanks so much Kori. I also thoroughly enjoyed the music!...🙋🖌️🎨

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thanks so much 😊 Yes, I definitely plan to color with them, and also wait for the open stock before I give a full review.

[@faen2213]

Thank you!!!!! I’ve been waiting for one of my trustworthy channels to do a video about these :)

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe of course. I can't do a full review yet until I know about the open stock and use them more but at least I could give you some info! 💜

[@faen2213]

I’m debating… I’m so impatient with my FSS but I’m wondering if they’ll do special packs like they did with the lightfast since I already have the 24 set :/

[@catrena5051]

Thank you so much for this review of these pencils. I was wondering what the colors were going to look like. I really appreciate you showing these pencils. Thank you once again and happy coloring.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Any time! Happy coloring to you too

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Thanks! I have been curious about these. I will look forward to seeing how you like them going forward. 😊💜🎨

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes! I might do a color along

[@pattytolliver2651]

I have the 24 and I like them a lot. I like yellow and never seem to get enough in the pencil sets in general. I think I'll wait a bit before I get the 72. Thans for sharing.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Any time my dear!

[@juliaomcs]

Right, there are never too many Yellows for me.

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Have a set of 24, saw a set of 72 yesterday hope to go back and buy a set.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I think the price has come down

[@jackiekonrad859]

Hi Kori .. I was wondering about these pencils.. I think ill wait until you do a full review. Thank you for sharing.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Any time Jackie! Thank you for watching.

[@amandasteele1610]

Thanks for this as I was seriously thinking of getting them, but I think I'll wait for your full review. How do they compare with the coloursoft?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

They don't crumble as easily as Coloursoft and they're definitely not as layer demanding. So I do like that.

[@amazontammy]

I never got the 24 because i knew they would increase it - and I will wait in anticipation for your final thoughts - you love prismas as much as I do - smoosh ❤️❤️

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Smoosh for life!

[@Elmcolors]

Thanks for this Kori! Was happy to hear they have a bigger set. They may be making their way to my cart very soon ☺️

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes, I was happy to see they expanded the set too!

[@amethystmistarts5532]

I haven't bought these yet, but I am very interested in them. I think I like that they are a bit harder than the Prismacolors, and I, so far, have enjoyed all the Derwent sets I own. Thanks for the info!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes they are harder than the Prismas so they don't have the Prisma Smoosh as I like to call it, but I am a fan of Derwent. I definitely want to see that price come down though.

[@carolberres5528]

But, how do they smell? I’m going to wait on these for now. Thanks for sharing

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Haha! They actually smell like most Derwent's, so nice, fresh cut wood and nothing chemical :)

[@emmyyardley9206]

Hi hun I wouls love to see u colour with these. I've been wondering If I should get some xx

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes! I think I will try to squeeze in a color along or something with them.

[@emmyyardley9206]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic thank u hun hope your well

[@colourwithdan]

I feel like I need these because I love my 24s lol some of these colours are just gorgeous as well!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

They are pretty 😍. They'll be easier for you to get in the UK too!

[@drillteammom56]

I really like using the Derwent Lightfast pencils and the Chromaflow rtoget. They are both creamy and schmooshy on the paper. Thank you again for sharing your techniques with us....!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thanks for sharing!! I wish I could like Chromaflow but they're not for me

[@deelikestocolor]

Ugh! I just got my 24 count set about two months ago and was wishing they had more colors. I love the pencils though, but I think I'm going to wait until the price drops before getting these. Hopefully they will make them open stock. Can't wait to see your full review.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh no! I would definitely wait. They just came out so demand is high, supply is low. Give it a few months and they will (hopefully) go down. If the pricing stays where it is at, then when I do my official review I'd have to say not worth it :(

[@deelikestocolor]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic agreed. I mean I like them, but for that price I could get a full set of backup prismas, which I love.

[@lisawik7234]

Did u get them on Amazon? Send them back.

[@deelikestocolor]

@@lisawik7234 no unfortunately I ordered them from blick.

[@lisawik7234]

@@deelikestocolor darn. I do that alot! I get a small set. Then I know that I should have purchased the large set. I know your situation is a bit different but we love our supplies!!!

[@pennypop408]

Some interesting colors in the selection. Are they light fast . I have cherry picked the light fast ones from prismacolor and love them.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

That's a great question! So, right now, they don't have lightfast ratings listed. Their chart doesn't specify the 72 and even the old chart for the 24 doesn't have any ratings listed. I don't know if they've finished their Blue Wool testing or not. Honestly, the Chromaflow have been one of the oddest releases from Derwent. They just toss them out there and not a lot of info either haha. Right now, I'd say they probably are going to end up closer to Prisma in lightfast ratings, but hopefully they release the full documentation soon. Their site does not mention them being lightfast, so I think they were aiming more for the creamy core.

[@pennypop408]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Thanks light fastness is a deal breaker for me. Pigments need to be the right color with good saturation and be light fast or I am not buying them. So I will wait on these, there are about ten colors I have my eye on which look unique. Love your channel keep them coming :)

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@pennypop408 awe you're so sweet. Yes I'm hoping they update Lightfast info soon so we all know! Thank you for watching!

[@Keniv.]

Hi Kori, I appreciate the review you did for the 72 Chromaflow. When I bought their 24 set and opened them, they stank so badly, and the smell never went away! Did this 72 set have any odors to it! I think they are over priced but I can’t stop thinking about my first impression of this particular pencil. Thank you!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

These didn't have a bad chemical smell. They reminded me of all the other Derwent "smells" I've experienced in the past. They are definitely expensive though I agree. The price WILL come down after they've been around for a bit.

[@ColorMyWorld]

Fantastic review. I have the smaller set. I liked them, didn't love them. The things you pointed out on this set were exactly what I needed to know. I don't think there is enough skin tones in the set. It's another great flower set.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yea I can't do a portrait with this set and that's what I love to do. I definitely want to see them open stock and the price come down.

[@ColorMyWorld]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Me too. I like an earthier set. This is very floral. I actually agreed with everything you said. I saw a few colors I would like to have and will buy if it's offered open stock. I'll pass on this set. Thank you for saving me money!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Of course! For me it's hard to find a set that takes away my love for Prismacolor 🤣

[@louisescherbain312]

Hi. Thanks for showing these. Do you have the Derwent procolor? If so how do they compare with the Chromoflow?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I do have them! These are a lot softer for sure, much brighter colors. But the Procolour are better quality right now for me

[@MaritsColourfulAdventures]

I have been looking at these, but I think I’ll hold off for a while longer. Between my Polychromos, Prismas and Inktense I don’t think these are offering enough to tempt me, and as you said, no open stock for now is definitely a disadvantage. Thanks for the review 😊

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah I'm waiting on my final review to see what happens with the stock and price of these before giving my final thoughts.

[@DazzlingAction]

so nice to see they made a bigger set :D

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Agree! Still could use some colors, but I'm glad they continued the line. Now to fix that price oof

[@DazzlingAction]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Best to wait for black friday / cyber monday :) I'm sure they would go down by then. At least I hope they will.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@DazzlingAction Oh I'm sure they will be cheaper at a base price by then.

[@MayBrox]

Heya Kori😀 I did get the 72 set, after having the 24 set for a year. On some points I agree with you, and some I don't. The gold and silver is a waste. Because Derwent already have a metallic set, that you can buy or even buy them singles, as they also are sold open stock. So the silver and gold, makes no sense to me. On the other hand, I think the color range is very good. Also for different tones of skin. I also thought the 24 set was very good put together. Only thing I missed in that, was more greys. For being a 24 set, it worked very well on the go for me. But preferred color range is a personal choice. And frankly the 72 set, gives me the variety to do what I want. So I am pleased with my set. 😀 Of course I'd love to have more colors. But I always want more colors 😂 Looking forward to the full review. Thank you for sharing your thoughts 💜

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes, I do wish they used those two slots for something else rather than the metallics. In a 72 count set, you are already low on colors, and honestly this is the first time I've seen Derwent add those. Look at the others, like coloursoft, Procolour, etc. Those don't have metallics, because like you said, they have their own metallic stand alone anyway. It's okay you don't agree with me my dear :).

[@christinescoloringandcrafts]

As I am coloring with my Budget set.. hahaha. Got my Castle Arts out, doing a color along with a friend. I do have the 72 Chromoflow on the way. I am anxious to get them. I noticed, with the 24 set, I had 2 pencils that constantly broke. They were definitely off center. So I agree, Derwent can join Prismacolor in that club with these Chromoflow. I do like the feel of them though. I also like that they compliment the Caran D'ache Luminance (which is probably the only set, outside of derwent, lacking in purples!! Come on guys!) as well as the rest of the Derwent line. I like them. I have drawers emptied and waiting for mine. LOL

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah there are some off-center issues here, which made me laugh only because well, Prisma does too. Although, I love Prisma to death and never hold it against them. But, for the price, I'm expecting Derwent to shine a lot mroe. Yes, they can definitely join the Prismacolors, although there are not a ton of unique colors in comparison to Prisma so they will only fill in a few gaps :(. Derwent is notorious for lacking on the purples, which really sucks.

[@SonyaColors]

I remember when I added the 24 count to my wish list when they first came out they were just over $27, they are now about $10 more. The colors are beautiful and maybe some day I will own a set but not at current prices.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

It is definitely a demand thing right now. Hopefully as demand lessens and supply increases, the price will drop to something reasonable. That said, in the UK they are more reasonable than getting Prismas. While here in the US different story.

[@SonyaColors]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Happy Mother's Day! They are $94 on Amazon today but I am ordering them for even cheaper at Blicks!

[@wendyscolouring]

I've had my 72 set for a few weeks, now and overall I do like them (they make more financial sense in the Uk, as Prismas are so pricey here) I would agree, if you are trying to use only this set alone, they are still missing colours that make using them a bit tricky. I found myself missing green shades, (I thought there seemed a few, but many aren't the kind of green you need IYKIM) I like the texture of them, but agree they aren't quite as soft as Prisma. They definitely need a pallet of lighter paler tones, in most colour areas. They work well with Prismas though, and both brands together is probably how I will use them at the moment. I doubt at the moment in the US they will make much sense as a product yet, they will be more expensive than Prismas and not enough colours yet. In the rest of the world, that might be a different story, Derwent is available in shops world wide, in a way Prisma just isn't. Even here in the Uk, I can't walk into any art store to buy a Prisma, they just aren't stocked, (No authorised distributor) so Derwents offering makes a lot of sense for us, and many other places. Totally agree the price is too high yet, but stock availability is low at the moment, so that will keep prices high. I think they are a step in the right direction, but we still need more yet. (Ive also been using them with my procolurs, and they work well with them as well, Balancing hard/fine with larger areas, you want softer texture for.) 👍

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes! Totally agree in the UK these are going to make a lot of sense, while in the US Prismacolor are just wayyyyy too cheap in comparison and offer so many more colors that these will not compare. Curious though, since you've had yours for a bit, did you have the off centered cores like I did? Some breakage? I mean my Prismas do that, but honestly I'm surprised that would come from Derwent.

[@wendyscolouring]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Hiya, Yes I've got a couple of off centred ones. I'd guess over time they will sort it, as I'm guessing they won't be happy with that. I wonder if it's because they are so narrow that makes this more likely to happen, Im guessing there is less tolerances, in something so thin. I didn't notice this in my small sets, so perhaps scaling up production has caused some issues? I did have one that was broken, but it did sharpen in the end. (however, I live about two hours from the factory, so its not like it can really be traveling damage!😉) I wish they had made these pencils thick like their normal brands, I don't really enjoy this thin barrel, and clearly it causing some issues. I'm guessing they think its more Prisma like?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@wendyscolouring I agree that I wish these were thick. I like their chunky style, and it can't be a "cost" thing because what they are charging for these is more than their other pencils with that signature barrel size. For the price though, I definitely expect more from Derwent, and that means no off centers lol

[@wendyscolouring]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Totally agree, not what you expect, (and certainly at the current cost) 👍

[@argento1111]

they have a 150 set now, and they do sell them open stock. What do you think about these pencils now? are you going to do an updated review? I ordered the 150 set on Amazon (Germany) and they will be arriving tomorrow. I paid 135 Euros (around 150 US dollars) because it was “prime deal day”. Prismacolors are way to expensive in Europe, they would cost me like a Caran d Ache Luminance set (up to 350 US dollars a set if you include customs fees)

[@ReverieOfThorns]

She did a live stream where she swatches the 150 set and talks about them. You can find the video on her channel

[@argento1111]

@ thanks, i will look for it 👍. I got the 150 set anyway and i love it

[@alisamartin1437]

I have the 24 set and I love them. I can't wait until the 72 set is available in my part of the world.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Hopefully soon!

[@DaniDoesThingz]

I must be a weirdo cause I actually use silver and gold the come in sets. I know so many people hate them, but I make them work.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with that at all! I have a few combos that incorporate the metallics from my pencil sets, I just prefer to not use them lol.

[@MayBrox]

You are not a weirdo. And it's no shame in liking different things. It actually fulfills us as humans Preferred color pallet is a personal choice. The world would be such a boring place, if everybody liked the same thing.😀 I actually think this set have good skin colors, but I hardly use the premixed "skin colors" anyways. They rarely do what I want anyways. They ofte are too yellow, too orange or too pink, for my taste. And that is that it's all about. Our taste. And your taste in colors, don't make you a weirdo.🐣

[@lindakelly7430]

Me too! I love using the metallics. X

[@CrystalsColorStyle]

I was really thinking about getting these but I have the 24 set and don't use them much. Maybe if the price goes down a bit. Agree they do seem to be lacking in good skin tones. ❤

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah the skin tones are missing, but they would work with a Prisma. I do want to see that price come down though haha

[@nafordebi]

Omg when did they finally add more than 24 I neeeeeeed these maybe

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

They just released!

[@Bonnie10au]

Very informative video, thank you! I will wait until they are cheaper. Right now they are only available on amazon here in Australia. We'll have to wait until September to find them in an artshop. Jackson's don't have them at all. I noticed on Derwent's website that they sell these open stock, 1.80 pounds per pencil. So it will come eventually.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I'm surprised Jackson's doesn't have them yet. I know Cult Pens is supposed to get them soon. Yes, Derwent's website has them, but I want to see at least for me if the full range of open stock comes here to the US, because I can't order from Derwent UK and Derwent US doesn't carry the open stock in 72.

[@tinniaphillips4059]

Love the colors. I do agree that there is too many yellows though. I can't get over the price though. Yikes. Thank you for the first impression video. 😊✌

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah they could have balanced the colors better. Honestly, I need like 2 yellows.

[@lorianne4608]

These are beautiful colors!!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

They are definitely a pretty range. Some of those blues and greens are just wowza.

[@jenscoloringcorner]

Very informative! Yeah, I'll pass on these for now. Like you, I just LOOOOVE my Prisma's!! 💕

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah if you are overly in love with Prismacolor these will not impress you as much haha

[@yazosoyo]

Hi Kori, I hope you’re doing better. The colors look quite pigmented, I do see the gaps in the reds. Are these considered student grade or professional?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Great question! These are supposed to be professional.

[@yazosoyo]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic I have not seen any reviews of the first 12/24 sets, I’m trying to up my skills to justify the cost of yet any other set, and in any case, I’d go for a renowned pro set.

[@mkboyd6880]

Thank you for the great review.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

No worries! Thank you so very much for watching!

[@RachelHendersonColouring]

very useful, thank you

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariaglassman4832]

$130 for 72 ? Will wait a while, got old 24 set nywy 😅 thanks for sharing

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh don't worry that price will come down

[@Lauraisabelgonzalezart]

Binge watching your videos this morning... I just love your style! Do you recommend a beginner set of Colored Pencils? I am a Watercolorist and would love to begin adult coloring pages but am completely lost on where to start...

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

So, for beginners, I recommend things like Brut 120 squares (great pencil and very affordable), Prisma (personal preference teehee), Castle Art isn't bad for beginners, but I'm not their biggest fan, Star Joy aren't bad either. I mean really, you want to learn how to blend, how to play with pencils etc. From there you can worry about higher end pencils.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I honestly find it hard to keep all the derwent lines straight. I get intimidated and end up sticking with my luminance and polychromos!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Derwent does have a lot. If I had to pick the Derwent lines that I absolutely LOVE it would be Inktense, Lightfast and Procolour :)

[@juliaomcs]

Thanks, Good analysis of the 72 set of Chromaflow. I bought the 24 set last year and really like them. Hoped they would bring out a larger set, but the first rollout was pricy and A*zon sold out fast. then now they came back on at least $50 higher. I think the price is too high with all the quality budget sets now, and Prisma's open stock on line and craft stores. I will wait till they come down to a reasonable price, and yes they are skinny compared to some.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I enjoyed the 24 set too, but didn't like the colors they selected. They are definitely pricey here in the US right now, so I would wait for that supply to kick up and demand to go down. That's why my official review will be in a few months after things have evened out and I can say yay or nay

[@jG-iw2gb]

Now that I’m getting arthritis in my hands, 😫, I find the thinner pencils, like chromaflow, to be more difficult and painful to hold. I must grip them harder or the slip through my fingers. The others in this brand are much more appealing to me, especially with their larger diameter.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah they aren't as nice as the thicker ones eh?

[@FindYourDivineDesign]

Are you using your Afmat pencil sharpener on these?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes, I did

[@FindYourDivineDesign]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic my pencil tips don’t look as nice as yours when I use mine. Lol 🥴🤪

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@FindYourDivineDesign hmm that's odd. Are you using the same Afmat I'm using?

[@FindYourDivineDesign]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic yes, yours just look magical. Lol

[@dianneallen583]

Manual sharpening is the best for these lovely pencils. I seldom use the Mexican Prisma pencils any more. Lucky me has a neighbor that gave me a complete set of vintage Berol Prisma. They are unbelievable So much better than what is sold now. The set has the metallic pencils also.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I've always wanted to try a Berol Prisma. Despite their issues, I still very much adore the Prismacolor pencils and use them more than any other pencil. I wish I could say I was a big fan of the Chromaflow, but I'm just not feeling them myself.

[@g1984AF]

I have prismas, and hate how much the break... would you say these ones are better quality And a good substitute?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

See, I never get breakage with Prismacolor, but I know a lot of people complain. Just out of curiosity, where are you buying yours? I purchase my open stock from Blick and haven't had any issues with the core. As for a substitute...I am a big big Prisma fan, and honestly, their color range and feel beat the Chromaflow (for me at least). I feel like the Chromaflow have some serious colors missing, so until they expand the line (if they do since Derwent doesn't often go past 72), I just feel like they won't work for me, but you might enjoy. Grab the 24 count set and see what you think!

[@g1984AF]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic I bought mine from a local store; I guess Ill try buying from Blick once and see from there. Thank you very much for the prompt response. I love your videos. Have a great day!

[@craigdurso3005]

Nice set , but at almost $2 a pencil , you really have to want them … looks like they’ll expand the set

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yea give it a few weeks and that price will go down 😄

[@lynnjoburns2106]

I quite like the Chromaflow that I have from the original set of 24 I believe n I feel for the price the quality is good compared to Prismacolor that have cracks completely down the barrel,however I feel that the price,almost $200 Australian for the 72, is just ridiculously n I will b waiting a while for price reduction.Thankyou for sharing Kori❤️

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh wow that's a lot of money for 72. I was disappointed I got off-center cores for what they are charging for these, but here in the U.S. Prisma is much cheaper, so for me right now, Prisma would be more sensible than the Chromaflow.

[@lilmisscoloring]

I am always tempted by these sets but I stick with Polychromos and prismacolor because those are the two I can easily get open stock. I would have to buy these and love them but then not be able to replace them easily.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Same here! I do love my polys and prismas, but I like to test out these new ones and let you all know what i think :)

[@sonyaoart]

Hm, see, these off-centre cores are my big problem with Derwent. I have pencils from four or their lines and all of them have this problem to some extent. The Coloursoft are the worst and I only have ten or twelve of them. I would like these, but not for that price.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I did get off centers with the Coloursoft, but none of my other Derwent products. My Lightfast, Inktense, and Procolourhave always been just fine. I didn't like that these were off center especially for that price though :(

[@deedeebattle2522]

TFS, I like the colors but I’ll wait until the price goes down. I pay less than $80 for 150ct of Prismacolor. I know I can wait for a better deal. Their 72 ct of Coloursoft and Procolour are cheaper. I’ve got to admit, I have most of their sets. And I love my Derwent Supplies 🥴😉

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh I too love Derwent. But, yes, I agree, that price needs to shift downward. They are just new and shiny and demand is high so the price is high too :)

[@janinejohnson6357]

Thank you

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you for watching Janine!

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

I’m going to have to finish this video during lunch, but I have to say, so far I’m not very impressed with the range of skin tones in this set! Too many bright colors for me as I prefer neutrals. It does seem like these are the derwent version of prismacolor though..

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah they are definitely trying to compete with Prisma, but sadly, they are lacking some serious colors, including skin tones. I will have to supplement with mine to make it work, but I did have those quality issues too. So, they really need to work on getting that price stabilized if they are going to charge that much and have those flaws ha

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic I just finished it now. I guess layering would work, but some of the base colors we are given here aren’t great! As you said, maybe they’re still waiting to release a bigger set. I definitely wouldn’t want to buy any pencils that aren’t available open stock (maybe they will be soon) just because there’s certain colors I go through quickly!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

@@AlexisCassandraArt yea that's why I'm holding off on my final review until I see what the open stock will be like. I mean if you asked me to pick these or prismacolor I'd still go prismacolor lol

[@smencosdepasol]

$39 black friday 2023 price

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I am not a fan of them so I wouldn't pay that lol.

[@Draw2quit]

Metallic pencils are a waste. Any half decent pencil artist can make metallic colour using gradients. I'd much rather have an extra white and black.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes, I prefer to color my metallic myself, so I totally get that.t.