Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer

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[@sarahkwiatkowskiart7745]

I love this channel for honest reviews! This is so kind to host giveaways, thank you !

[@doriswoodruff4810]

Thanks for explaining what I hadnt thought about in using watercolor pencils...blending isnt just layered like regular pencilwork but actually creates other colors and extends the color palette to work with. I am looking forward to using some of these pencils!

[@TheJinxmer]

Thanks for this review, I have been trying to figure what watercolor pencils to try out and now I think I'm gonna have to get these.

[@cheriesandlin1749]

Thanks for this review! I had just recently received the free pencil in the print copy of Colored Pencil magazine- and was really impressed with how well it activated. I have only worked with Inktense before and have not pursued any watercolor pencils just due to being spoiled by inktenses vivid colors, but the Faber Castell was such a great surprise! The color was so intense just like you showed in your video, would love to try the 12 set out! Great review, will keep visiting for new ones, too!

[@daisylopezartist]

I have the regular FC Watercolor pencils. I've been using them for ages. Would love to own and upgrade to FC Albrecht Dürer. It looks much vivid when you used it in your video. Thank you very much for sharing your review! It looks wonderful!

[@miriamlovejoy6364]

thank you for reviewing these I'm trying to decide which watercolor pencils to purchase and your reviews are so helpful

[@kimsettle4116]

Thanks for the great review, Harry. I love that watercolor pencils are portable without worrying about pans to dry or tubes and palettes. I can even just color the image and put the water to it later. Be well.

[@gloriamargarita]

I love everything Faber-Castell makes, I feel there's such a history behind every product they have

[@jacquep7362]

I've been using Prismacolor pencils for a year, now I'm interested in spreading to new mediums.....glad your giving someone that opportunity

[@lindacarreira8106]

Thanks for a great review--very helpful. I've been looking at these to replace my Derwent watercolor pencils which I don't really like since I can't get them to dissolve in water very well.

[@Tomtefco]

Thanks for the review. Since they seem to be compatability with Polychromos, it makes them definitely worth considering. It would have been interesting to to see the Albright Durer and same color Polychromos side by side to see how they played together.

[@esoparduc]

Excellent presentation as always. I recently got the 36 set and I figured the same as you, that even a smaller set should allow me to blend any colour I wish. As an art history nerd I love that the replica of Albrecht Dürer's signature is featured on the pencil barrel right after the brand name :) absolutely love when companies pay attention to details like this!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Esoparduc this is amazing, thank you so much for commenting on this video, I really appreciate your support, thank you so much my friend.

[@judithdodds5106]

I have used these pencils for many projects and I love how they work.I love watercolor pencil on canvas and have done many portraits with them.

[@ericasendel3076]

I have been wanting to try these with my inktense..... love all your reviews one of my go to channels

[@deborahplatt7855]

Good information! Thanks for explaining about the light fastness and how to tell the quality of the pencils, as well as the showing the different methods for using watercolor pencils. I've tried some lower grade watercolor pencils before, although I was just experimenting and learning by doing. This video was very helpful! I received the ultramarine with my July issue of CPM. I tested it as I was watching your video. I'm definitely adding these pencils to my wish list!

[@lavernehodge3320]

Thank you for doing this review. I love their polychromos pencils but didn't know very much about their water color pencils. They look really nice.

[@sherille.4496]

Hi ! Thank you so much for this review. This is my first time visiting your channel, it definitely won't be my last, very informative, wonderful. These Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils look like a lot of Fun to use ! I used to draw all the time (graphite) it was a part of me from birth.When my father died I was a young adult, I lost my desire to draw. Then my mother and brother passed away, and so did my passion to draw and create. Many many years have gone by now, and finally the urge, desire and passion is returning !!! It truly is an AMAZING feeling !!! I'm so glad it has returned. I thought I had lost it forever. So now I Must Create. So I would like to get into and learn colored pencil and watercolor pencil and combine the two mediums. Thank you so much. Best Wishes to you ~

[@CarolMooreArtist]

I just recently tried these watercolor pencils on my recent work in progress. They have a great selection of colors and blend well with the Polychromos and other colored pencils.

[@Fiber-Arts]

Thank you for your generosity. I enjoy your indepth reviews and hope to see more.

[@timidsore7933]

Is it good enough to be used on its own without using water? Also does it hold a sharpened tip well and does it crumble when used dry?

[@Lunalily444]

I've always wanted to give this medium a try. After reviewing this , I'm definitely going to add these pencils to my wish list. Thanks Harry:)

[@WhiteCreative]

Very informative review! Though it has been many years since I've used watercolour pencils I can see the difference that a quality product can make. The fact of not being able to completely eradicate pencil lines of inferior pencils with a water wash is a frustration I remember well. Also appreciated the short primer on light safe pigments as some works I created over a decade ago have, indeed, begun to fade. As a recent retiree, I am returning to my artistic roots and would dearly appreciate a chance to work with this quality product. P.S. I found the Art Gear Guide through Colored Pencil Magazine; and the magazine through a link on the CopyIt app developer's web site. Subscribed and now I'm off to read my sample CPM issue and then buy a couple more I expect!

[@honnahmade]

I love how these pencils don't leave pencil marks after adding water to the pigments. Thanks for demonstrating the features of these pencils :)

[@elizabethpuyear7339]

So glad I found your channel. I'm learning a lot. These pencils look awesome.

[@lisagadbury4630]

I absolutely love your reviews. Thank you for the chance to participate in this giveaway. I'm very excited about this. I'm so glad and grateful you share your opinions with us all!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Lisa thank you so much for your very kind comment, I cant tell you how much I appreciate it and thank you so much for your support.

[@jimmymoreno8272]

Faber Castell products are my favorite. great review and channel. Im a watercolor junkie so these would be a great addition in the future

[@dzynr64]

I recently purchased their Polychromos pencils and are thrilled with the quality. These will be my next investment. Thank you Faber Castell and thank you Art Gear Guide for this fabulous review.

[@smoothie77drawingpainting]

Great review Harry, I'm totally impressed with how good the pigments looked with water added, a nice colour selection for a 24 set too, All the best my friend.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much Jon mate, I have sent you a wee private message.

[@amotwell]

Having the lightfastness rating actually on the pencil is a great idea! I love it.

[@ClaudiaSketches]

Such beautifully vibrant colours! I already have Polychromos and Pitt Pens, getting these to add to the collection is dangerously tempting...

[@jillmartin7613]

AMAZING to see what these pencils can do and the multiple applications using such a simple tool. Thank you for sharing the information which was EXTREMELY useful! Love to win a set and try these out myself!

[@barbdohnalek935]

I do not have Faber castle pencils yet, but I want to try them and I loved watching this video. Great information about the product! Thank you

[@OUA2012]

I have bought a few singles of these but never tried them. Thanks so much for the review, I now have them in my hand instead of the drawer haha.

[@adyshell213]

hi harry love your reviews. i have the polys an love them. i got 3 of these to try big mistake now i need a set of these too!

[@elainembergstrom8817]

I now have a clarity about these pencils . The quality is great and In like that they are open stock so students can replace as needed

[@cigimon4]

I bough a couple open stock to try them, I snapped a little bit of the lead off and put them on my watercolour palette, wet them a little so they stick to it and works like a watercolor pan just fine unfortunately I can't seem to find _any_ Faber castell product open stock anymore here in Mexico... so sad

[@JaneArtsyOtternutKirkwood]

Great review Harry, thanks. They look fantastic watercolour pencils. I haven't tried them yet as I have the Derwent ones, but looks like I'll need to give these ones a go at some point. Best as always, Jane

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Thank you so much Jane, you might get your wish as a last minute thing I have added a brand new 12 set of these awesome pencils as a giveaway, a collaboration between COLORED PENCIL Magazine and The Art Gear Guide. You personally have already entered by leaving your comment and being a subscriber, but for more details check out the description box below. So you don't have to do anything personally Jane as you have already left a comment , but take a wee look at the description box for details.

[@JaneArtsyOtternutKirkwood]

The Art Gear Guide Oh wow Harry, that was a lovely surprise, thanks so much! I do usually read your description, promise, lol 😂 I watched in a bit of a rush this morning though as I was heading out with my Mum for the day so didn't have time to read it till now. Love your channel and videos Harry whether or not you're doing a giveaway, but seeing as you and Coloured Pencil Magazine are being so generous, I'd love the chance to win these pencils. Thanks again as always Harry ☺

[@rebeccamack8954]

Thank you for the review! Wonderful as always! I would also like to see a review of the Colored Pencil magazine. I've been very curious but have held off due to the print price. If I knew the typical contents (is it tutorials, interviews, reviews, etc) I would feel better about subscribing. Thanks again!

[@SusanvanZylArtist]

Thank you for the review! I do not know Albrecht Dürer pencils and they look like luxury pencils to me, and I believe would be a dream to colour with these

[@MixdJuxt]

Excellent giveaway. Thanks for hosting this. We haven't tried watercolor pencils yet. Great review, really want to try these ;D

[@stuartthomson776]

Another great review Harry! These are great, I enjoyed trying them for the first time a few weeks ago, incredibly vibrant. Have you reviewed the Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelles yet? I just got a few and looking forward to comparing them :-)

[@theforgedone]

How do these compare to Caran d'ache? (supracolor & museum?)

[@capyboppy]

Great review as always. Glad to be in with a chance for the draw as I sold my AD pencils when needing the money for something else. I still have my Supracolor though and they are definitely staying.

[@weasel2825]

amazig video! I really love Faber-Castell, I hope you'll do a review on their Gelaitos (it's a new thing I guess)😋😋

[@carolinafranzoy7787]

I love the fact that all of the color lines disappear when you add water and how vibrant the colors are

[@saundrarhodes8496]

such great pencils. I have not used water color pencils before. I love your reviews.

[@bethhayden7577]

❤️. Love your reviews and information! Thank you for taking time to share!

[@smokey5lbc1]

Hi Harry! 😃 I have a question: how would you describe/compare Albrecht Dürer, Supracolor Soft, and Museum Aquerelle? I’m looking to get some of each set to test them out. I already purchased the Marine set of Aquerelle (mainly because my favorite color is ‘blue’ - meaning practically all shades). I haven’t used them yet because I’m torn. These are quite an investment, and unlike the dry pencils, I’m not inclined to purchase a large assortment of watercolor pencils. The Aquerelle seem to be the best, based on reviews I’ve read and seen (including yours). A close or equivalent alternative (depending on the reviewer) are the Albrecht Dürers. However, whenever I see reviews of the Supracolor Soft, it’s not clear where those fall on the spectrum. I know CD places them below Aquerelle on their site. The only thing I notice is that it seems the Supracolor has softer colors than the other two (hence the name). The shades lean more towards pastel or ‘traditional’ water color paint tones vs the other two. Anyway, sorry for the long post. What are your thoughts/opinion? Many thanks!

[@margueritetimmerman5474]

Thank you for posting this very informative video on the Albrecht Durer watercolor pencils!

[@Vickilou92]

I enjoyed the review. I've used w/c pencils that gave stubborn lines. Always live FaberCastell products!

[@ilonaxxx20]

I would looove to have these. i am curently working with Derwent coloursoft pencils, and they lack colors for my taste. Prismacolors are way too expensive where i live, and these ones i havent seen for some time in the shops. 😔 great review !

[@mettainacan7813]

Just found your channel, I'm waiting for a 68 limited edition of these pencils and I'm looking forward to them even more after your review!

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Metta in a can thank you so much for your kind words. I think you will absolutely love them.

[@mettainacan7813]

@@TheArtGearGuide Thank you so much! I've been watching a few of your videos now. I've also just bought the 68 limited editions of the polychromos and watched your review (never done much pencil work before, my work was mainly digital with a cintiq) and now you've said you just had to get the 120 set after having the 60 set I totally identify with that, its bugging me not to have all the colours though I keep telling myself that 68 is a lot of colours...I know you usually review more the pencils than the box they come in, but just to note that the limited edition cups my pencils come in are so pretty and look great, but I'm afraid they are just not very practical as you can't easily pick out the colours you need.

[@wolfgangproductions7402]

What’s a good pencil sharpener for these

[@TheArtGearGuide]

I personally use either a round brass M&R hand held sharpener or the Derwent Superpoint Hand Crank, if you follow the link you can see the ones I mean bit.ly/2oHtmrh I hope this has helped

[@trishcosey5026]

can't wait to try these out! when will they be available for purchase in the USA?

[@roebronkhorst]

Thanks for the review and the chance to win! I had not considered that being water based I could blend and create many more colours than I could with traditional coloured pencils, but of course you can, duh. I have some beautiful Polychromos, it would be great to add some Albrecht Durers to my ARTsenal !

[@jay_thedog_man5169]

I'm a little late to watching this because KZbin didn't notify me about this video. Anyways great review as always. Love seeing your work!

[@lukclaes5040]

Seems to be a very nice pencil. I like how you demonstrated the different ways of using it.

[@JeremysGeatches]

Great review! Faber Castel is the best by far. I love the way they feel when I use them. Versatile indeed.

[@nyokasanders9637]

Hi Harry, now that I've fixed my KZbin email I'm able to do a lot more now and I just watched the your video on the wordless pencils. So thank you for all the reviews you do for all of us I know it takes a lot of time and effort.

[@maryhobby1335]

Loved your video! I have never tried watercolor pencils .I am a watercolor painter and truly enjoy painting .I think a set of pencils would expand my skills and enhance my art work .

[@roberttarleton6111]

I'd love to try these. Watercolor works are a favorite of mine but I'm too intimidated to try working with that medium. The Faber Castell Albrecht Durer would be the next best thing!

[@jolenecetak8046]

Thanks. Helpful and informative!

[@BStasiya]

Huh... I am surprised I haven't discovered this channel earlier. It's really informative.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

BStasiya thank you so much for your kind words and I am very glad that you found my channel eventually. I very much look forward to seeing loads more comments from you in other videos. Thank you so much

[@lynnerenzenberger9912]

I have been using watercolor pencils (a lower- quality brand) with a brush as an underpainting for Polychromos. I would love to try Albrecht Durers to better compliment the Polychromos. Thank you for the helpful review!

[@CharlyDG64]

I have never seen these pencils, I have the polychromos but these, never saw them, usually I try to see/find all of the pencils but it seems I miss these ones

[@kristiewithrow7653]

Exciting review! I love colored pencils and watercolors. I haven't tried to do much with watercolor pencils. This review makes me want to try them! I hope I win them, because if I don't I'll have to buy a set to try and explain to my husband why I needed more color pencils!

[@nicole_netto]

Great review! And thanks for the opportunity of the giveaway!

[@2Old2MinceWords]

Hi Harry! Hope I made it for the giveaway in time. If not, that's fine, too. :) I've always wanted to try these. I love the concept of WCI pencils but have never been able to get excited about them. I think it's because all the wc pencils I have are "just so-so." These have always looked amazing, so much more vibrant than anything I have. Anyway, thanks for these wonderful giveaways and even more for all your helpful videos. You do great work. I was worried about you as I hadn't received any new video notifications from you in a long time. When I went in to check on things, my notification bell had somehow been turned off, lol. Off to catch up and relieved your ok. :) (Teresa)

[@basenjipoppy]

Hi Harry, another great review, thank you. I love the FC polychromos I have and can imagine the watercolor pencils would not disappoint. I always get so inspired after watching your reviews. Have a great art filled day and see you at your next review. Peace.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Mate thank you so much for your kind comment, I can't explain to you how much I really appreciate your comments and support. I often get quite overwhelmed at the support I receive from you all and can't believe how fortunate and honoured I am to have such friends and support. Thank you so much my friend and take care

[@basenjipoppy]

Oh..... I feel like I just got a great big hug, thank you :)

[@perepel77]

Спасибо за ваш обзор. Скажите пожалуйста, какую точилку вы используете?

[@janecwebster6867]

I love watercolour but since moving more to coloured pencil I don't do as much watercolour work as I would like. I think I need to get my hands on some of these following your review showing how pigmented these are. I tried watercolour pencils when I was younger but these look like they are on another level.

[@CrisCrafts]

I have the student FC watercolor pencils, thinking about trying the Albrecht Dürer

[@FeliciaAaron]

Great review of these watercolour pencils. I have some other brands, but not these and would really like to have them! I love Faber-Castell products as a rule, so I'm sure these follow in suit of quality! Loved some bits that you gave that I didn't know, so very informative! Thank you so much for the review! :)

[@kathidarby7398]

I am venturing into watercolor pencils and would LOVE to try these! Thank you for some great tips. (P.S. I am already a subscriber to CP magazine so I look forward to seeing works by artists using your pencils. :)))

[@PureXLR8tion]

Thank you so much for the detailed review. I'm trying to decide which brand of watercolor pencils or watercolor sets to purchase, but I'm undecided between the Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Set, the Nicholson's Peerless Transparent watercolors, or the Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolor Pan Set. Your input between these three choices is greatly appreciated!

[@craftygirlpurple626]

Hi Harry you do amazing job keeping us updated on all these wonderful products thank you so much for sharing video have a bless day love and creative colorful hugs to you

[@johnmurphy6369]

Great review Harry! Easy to follow and helpful! I will be trying these pencils as I am interested in trying a new medium. I will be picking up this months magazine as well, so please enter me in the contest!

[@kathypaulus2082]

I love any pencil that comes from Faber Castell - the Albrecht Durer is on my wish list for sure!

[@moneybaggz910]

I got a crazy bonus at work and I bought the 120 wooden box set and accidentally bought the tin also. I was surprised when they both showed up, I thought they made a mistake. But when I looked at my credit card bill they didn’t: I was charged for both! So I guess I’ll replace from the tin as I use them from the wooden box! Whoops! I like the wooden box because I just have to open it up to see all my colors instead of lifting out all the trays!

[@marybirder5663]

These are awesome watercolor pencils, the best, imho. Thanks so much for your great video, Harry!

[@scentmonk7324]

i've already got a few of these pencils and some polychromos as well, but actually prefer the albrecht durer ones.

[@kathymcdaniel1840]

loved the video. I would love to have a set of those pencils! Thanks for sharing.

[@kimsiehl9058]

These look like beautiful pencils, thank you for the review!

[@harikam5]

Quiet a detailed review of these pencils. I would love to own a set.

[@helenapeschelova3371]

Thank you for the giveaway and for all the reviews as well. I'm a complete newbie in watercolor pencils. So far I only have Koh I Noor Mondeluz and I would love to try these:)

[@jeanettflynn]

A great informative review - thank you! I do own a small set of watercolor pencils (not Faber Castell) and I have often been frustrated by the lines of my drawing still showing even after activating with lots of water. I just assumed that was the price you pay for using watercolor pencils! WOW am I happy to see that is not the case. I will start saving my pennies now to upgrade to better quality pencils (and/or cross my fingers to win a set). Thank you!

[@karensmith4200]

I've just started using watercolor pencils - and picked Albrecht Durer. I ordered from open stock because of the project I was working on - didn't need all of them. But, I have sets on my wish list. Really enjoy your reviews.

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Cheers Karen I really appreciate your kind comment and thank you so much for stopping by the channel.

[@vickie6228]

Awesome. I hope to get these someday. Nice review

[@marshacole7]

Very helpful review. I see that they work beautifully with Polychromos pencils. Would love to try.

[@Cosima2512]

Great! I once used them and I really like them, so of course I am entering the competition, too!

[@Milovaig]

Think I'll have to try these out!

[@sketchcantationart7249]

Excellent review. Love your videos. Good luck 💜

[@kymberliedamet405]

Looks so amazing. I can't wait to try these. The colors look way more vibrant. What great landscapes and eye and hair this would make. Thank you! Lee DaMet

[@BooglePoots]

Uh-oh, another line I need to check out! These look absolutely beautiful, they seem great for watercolor

[@kathybutcher7794]

I'd love to try these! I've struggled with other pencils....

[@dawns.2530]

Hi Harry, what happened to showing this pencil on black paper? I have found you showing how the pencils (regular or watercolor) look on black paper surprisingly very important and helpful to me. I think this is unique to your channel and hope you will continue to include it in future reviews. Any chance you can add it back into this review? Thanks and keep up the good work :)

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Hi Dawn, your wish is my command. I have included an image of the pencil in its dry form on black paper on my written review bit.ly/2tsIg6Z. The only reason I didn't include it on the video was because I don't have black watercolor paper and I didn't want to activate the pigment and have that horrible effect you can sometimes get when using watercolor on non watercolor paper, were the paper can start lifting and falling apart. However, you are the first person to let me know that this is a valuable part of my reviews and so because of this, I have this second purchased Black Watercolor paper from online and will be including this in my videos going forward for all water soluble pencils. Thank you so much for your feedback Dawn I really appreciate it and I promise, once I get the watercolor paper, it will feature in every video. Also, as a last minute thing, I have been able to provide a giveaway of a set of 12 Faber Castell Albrecht Durer. You don't have to do anything as to enter the competition all you have to do is comment on this video and be a subscriber. The details are in the description box below. Thank you so much Dawn.

[@dawns.2530]

Hi Harry-Dear sir, please do not purchase special paper as I did mean dry on regular black paper. I too am disabled with my back and was trying to get around purchasing too many things. I am a video person and obviously did not look at your printed review-sorry. Thanks for the link and I checked it out. I do have 3 more questions for you, if you could find the time to answer them, I would appreciate it very much. My thoughts were, maybe to purchase the watercolor versions of the higher end pencils first, and save for the regular versions of the pencils to purchase later. That way I could use the watercolor pencils for both dry and wet media. It seems that the watercolor pencils (from Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer & Caran d'ache Supracolor II's specifically) are very vibrant on black paper-a lot more vibrant than their dry pencil versions- (1)Do you find this to be true? Since you physically have both tests and can look at them with the same lighting - could you please tell me - of the two brands I mentioned- (2)which one, in your opinion- is the most vibrant on the black paper? I would also like your opinion on my thoughts of using the watercolor pencils as a kind of 2-for-1 use, until I could purchase the regular versions- (3)would this work out well? -why or why not. Sorry for the book, but I wanted to be as clear as possible, as to what I was thinking about. Maybe others are curious about this too. Thanks for your response and in advance for your response for this. Keep up the good work. I always say, any day that I am vertical is a good day! 😎

[@TheArtGearGuide]

Hi Dawn. Do you have an email address that I could sen you my reply to. Rather than telling you my opinion on the question you asked, I have used the same colours with Faber Castells Albrecht Durer, Polychromos and Caran d'Aches Supracolor Soft all in dray format, side by side on Black paper. You will be able to see for yourself which looks best on black paper. I have also helped with the other part of the question as well. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

[@dawns.2530]

Hi Harry, sent an email to your art gear guide account. Thanks

[@thegoodjourney4754]

This is a very nice review of a wonderful pencil! It is truly quality like all of the pencils from Faber Castell. I truly love the polychromos and only tried the watercolor a bit. This video gives great information and makes me want to work them more!

[@thegoodjourney4754]

I am a subscriber to Color Pencil Magazine under Lynda Helton. Thanks!

[@denisebryant3376]

Beautiful set of pencils! I am a new subscriber here and look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@LuisPena411]

These are awesome!!! Great set!!

[@daynagarcia4307]

Yet another beautiful job , thanks!