Faber-Castell GOLDFABER REVIEW

[@shutterbird13]

I just bought the 48 set of Goldfabers after comparing them to the Prismacolor Premiers at a craft store. I was so impressed with the smooth texture and the rich saturation. I was very set on buying the 150 set of Prismacolors, but I think instead I'll focus my energy on begging Faber Castell to offer more colors in the Goldfabers.😆 I have a 24 set of Polychromos, as well...it's safe to say I've become a Faber Castell fangirl.

[@nicole-cj8cy]

I’m stuck between choosing the 24 set of Goldfabers or the 24 set of Prismacolors Premier. Which would you say is the best option to get?

[@CornellyCo]

I’ve been at hobby lobby (USA) yesterday and they sell separate pencils and that’s the best way to test it. I got Prismacolor green pencil and faber castell brown pencil and I think fabers are a lot better (made in Germany). But I think everybody has different preferences though... I just got castle arts (120 colors) and I wasn’t fond of them and I have to retunn them and I just oredered faber castell s instead

[@zla_204]

Can you tell me if I should buy it? I’m really in need for color pencils

[@angelasantos4730]

@@zla_204 i have 26 Faber-Castell Goldfaber Colored Pencils I go with Faber-Castell Goldfaber Colored Pencils

[@exp-io853]

Havent even bought any faber castells polychromos or gold faber but im alrd a fangirl..watched at least less than 5 vids of faber castells products and im alrd fangirling too. People's review said they love them very much, this helps me saves time in researching

[@lainehadlow7751]

Just received a set of these today for Christmas from my husband, cannot wait to test drive them 😁

[@mikewhite255]

New to colored pencils , but as compared to all the other stuff I've ever held , these are clearly much higher quality . Just the look and feel speaks volumes . Can't wait to start using them.

[@Gwenluvsmusic]

It would be amazing if Faber Castell increased the number of colours available.

[@Amiehowardart]

Gwenluvsmusic wouldn’t it!! Imagine a whole 120 set...

[@Gwenluvsmusic]

@@Amiehowardart I'm actually dreaming of a bigger Poly set. I need more purples, and pastel shades.

[@justacatwhocantype]

I think we should all write to Faber Castell and ask them to do this.

[@LazyStory]

Just get the Polychromos

[@Zenith1987]

I agree about the lack of neutrals. I also wish they had included an ivory pencil alongside the white, instead of mixing white and one of the light pencils. The lone pair of warm grey and cool grey are just mid-tone, and I'd have loved to have darker versions of each instead of the silver and gold. Adding black to neutral areas to darken them just loses some of the nuance. I do really love how the pencils work, though. So nice.

[@miaa1762]

I'll be picking up a 12 pack of these tomorrow at Walmart! I am excited.

[@Amiehowardart]

oooh have fun!!

[@annehenderson9207]

That was an excellent review of the Goldfaber coloured pencils--thank-you so much! I just bought a set and appreciated your demo of what they can do. Thanks especially for your comments about the white being good for burnishing; I'll have to give that a try. Like you I wish they had names as easier to track than numbers.

[@GuerreraDelSur]

Me olvidaba...DIVINO EL COLIBRÌ!!! TAN REAL... ARTE, ARTE...FELICITACIONES A TODOS LOS ARTISTAS COMO USTEDES!!!!

[@HottagyaAl20]

I loveee these pencils perfect for practices on sketchbook and comfortable to hold

[@Amiehowardart]

Aren't they! =D

[@mjpete27]

Wonderful review, you can make these pencils shine! I have enjoyed watching you work, thanks for sharing your art and artistic journey with us! You have a real gift and I hope you keep making art and videos to share with the rest of us! Super picture just amazing!

[@denizgks]

I've just found you, and I am obsessed with this channel. I love your reviews ! Keep up the good work :)

[@spiritsjoy]

These are my favorite all purpose pencils. I have a tin with a sketchbook in my living area and another set in my nightstand. The polychromos are my favorite artist pencil, but the Goldfaber are my most used because of their price and versatility.

[@rebeccamartin3744]

I have quite a few Prismas, but I wanted something harder. Picked up a few in Hobby Lobby, then went and bought out all the other colors they had because I liked them so much!! The stores don't carry the full range of 48 ( I'm missing 13 of the colors) so I will be buying the 48 set. I absolutely love these!

[@jkuschelart2185]

It was a cool effect when you were swatching at high speed!

[@deejay2838]

I have 4 of these pencils cause I picked them up on sale and they just happened to be the colour I was lookin for.I love the ones I got....am actually thinking on replacing these with Prismas eventually..I would save money too. Thanks for the review! Love the hummingbird!

[@nicole-cj8cy]

I’m stuck between choosing the 24 set of Goldfabers or the 24 set of Prismacolors Premier. Which would you say is the best option to get?

[@brendasnider7130]

Thanks for the awesome review on these pencils hate when no names are on pencils. I truly enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for all you do for us.❤😊 could listen to your beautiful voice and Amazing talent all day. Thanks for everything. ❤😊🤗💖

[@Ikss2]

I'm glad I got these! I just got the 12 pack because I need it for class, and I love them already!

[@jkuschelart2185]

Great review and beautiful drawing! Looking forward to more reviews in the future.

[@jazz1056]

I love, love, love this video! Do you how many times I watched this? 10 times atleast - it's on my playlist too😊. I am artist too and I am literally salivating over the beauty of the pencils and the finished piece😄

[@Amiehowardart]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@joeblankenship377]

I keep seeing these at Hobby Lobby and the price is really nice. I mainly use Prismacolor, but if these are made with higher quality standards than the Prismas, I might have to try them out. But the limited color range might rule out using them for portraits.

[@jlm517rocks]

Ty for yr review. I use these in the majority with a few prismacolor pencils to fill in. Here in TX these are cheaper than Prismacolor pencils open stock, and i like them more overall, and I printed out the FC polychromos color PDF to match numbers and names. Your drawing could sing off the page. Well done.

[@SarahNewburyArt]

Lovely slick review Amie! Loving the hummingbird too 💜😊

[@marcelac912]

Maravillo trabajo pero lo que mas me impresiono fue el ojo tan realista, ese detalle me da la sensación de estar viendo un ojo vivo. Eres una gran artista.

[@UTleochi]

What a beautiful review and the art is stunning! :D

[@brendasnider7130]

You are soooooooo talented. Would love to have your Amazing talent. Omg you are soooooooo good. My Grandpa and my Aunt were professional artists neither had any training either they just started drawing very young. I didn't get any talent. But you are Amazing.

[@claudiahemmings2080]

Fab review and test-drive. I have these and they make a great soft-cored companion set to Polychromos. They're great for quick coverage for backgrounds etc. They also don't have that horrible strong wax crayon smell like Prismacolors. I wish they weren't so skinny though - I find them difficult to grip so I have to use grip-aids with them.

[@nicole-cj8cy]

I’m stuck between choosing the 24 set of Goldfabers or the 24 set of Prismacolors Premier. Which would you say is the best option to get?

[@mchobbit2951]

Prismas smell like wax crayons? Ew. I'll stick with my Polychromos and Goldfaber, plus their awesome watercolour pencil options.

[@ToWhateverEnd]

@@mchobbit2951 Prismacolors have a unique type of smell, I call it an “art” smell, lol. It isn’t like crayons but it’s definitely some type of chemical smell, but I personally love it. You need to have them all together in a box or something to smell them, it isn’t overpowering or anything.

[@amywellerart]

Thank you so much for this in depth review, Amie! I've been thinking of getting these pencils and your reviews cover everything I need to know! 😃👍

[@pip110.5]

I was so impressed that I have just ordered a set on eBay, £34.99 with free postage. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@lynnrushton7458]

Fab review Amie👍 Beautiful drawing as always xx👌

[@thatstressedartist6738]

Hi Amie,Could you leave me a link to the comment on what paper you used for this drawing? Thanks Amie

[@deniseschein113]

What solvent do you suggest using? Beautiful work!! Wow!

[@leonardofurino1503]

Excelent review, thanks for that!

[@rinichuu]

i wish they would make more browns/beige varieties for skin tones !

[@lindamclean8809]

You mention that you don't see the need for gold and silver pencils in a set.......I actually do animal and human portraits in gold only......they take on the look of gold point which is what the likes of daVinci used in his drawings....each brand of pencil has it's own shade of gold......Prosresso is the highest pigmented...well worth a try 😊😊

[@nanetteatienza4297]

Love your art. Truly lovely. How is Goldfaber compared to polychromos or Prismacolor?

[@Amiehowardart]

I still prefer the polychromos over these but I do prefer the Goldfaber over the Prismacolor

[@GuerreraDelSur]

Hola, mañana recibo mis ansiados Faber-Castell Gold Faber. creo que me voy a enamorar de ellos, por la suavidad al pintar como los Prisma color y los Fabersoft. que pienso comprarme los de 100 colores. Como yo pinto mandalas, no he ido a dibujar, por que sinceramente, no me atrae, al menos por ahora, solo quiero llenar de colores, los mandalas de flores, y los demás libros que hay para adultos. Te diré que amo los dorados y plateados con toda la gama de metalizados. Espero que sean bonitos, el dorado y plateado que recibo mañana.. Me encanta tu canal, me he suscripto.

[@ivmara9987]

My biggest regret is I bought the 36 instead of 48 even I can afford both. 36 set has no light flesh, and the regular flesh is too pinkish. Fortunately, I was still able to make a portrait using 36 set but it was too complicated

[@fernanda8729]

Man, I'm joining a competition of this. Gotta check videos on how to use this

[@naehalmulazim]

So if we're using Goldfaber is twelve Polychromos enough?

[@Uhrensohn6669]

I have just found your channel. And i love your videos. I have subscribt.

[@elenipanopoulou4519]

I like your video.. Please can you tell me what is the best but not very expensive paper for colored pencils????Thank you.

[@cliffberry1900]

A superb review.

[@Amiehowardart]

Glad you liked it

[@NealArt26]

i Have 36 set of Faber Castell Goldfaber colour pencils and i have to say all the colours are nearly as vibrant as the Faber-Castell Polycromos color pencils which is wonder full and i have all the colours i could need by mixing 2 or 3 colours i can make more colours and 6 skin tone colours in the 36 set which gives me all the colours i need for every Cast of peoples the only down side is that the lead of the colour pencils are only 3.3 mmso they run out a bit quickly unlike a Polycromos colour pencils which really last for a long time because they are made out of oil not wax like the GOLD FABER Colour Pencils

[@amateurcolourist]

BTW, your illustration is AMAZING

[@Amiehowardart]

Thanks so much!

[@christineschafer1484]

Hi Amy The result is amazing, the colours are so bright. Can you tell me what paper do you use? Thanks for this informative tutorial

[@Amiehowardart]

Christine Schäfer I mentioned the paper near the beginning - Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed 140lb :)

[@carolmorante4476]

I have one Goldfaber. it has like 60 years because it belonged to my grandfather!

[@bostonblackie9503]

48 is a reasonable set for pencils for anyone, if you can't blend the colour you want then one should find how, if you want to spoil yourself go for 72! Faber-Castell might be known as an oil based pencil but they also have wax in them.

[@Tasha9315]

48 is reasonable if the manufacturer chose the right 48 colors. The problem is that they often don't. Goldfaber unfortunately only goes up to 48.

[@Moobeeplant]

Que tipo de papel me recomiendas usar para estos colores

[@winnking9561]

what colours should i use for skin tone in the 24 set

[@seanbrandonmeyers2093]

Where can I order these pencils open stock?

[@twingytwango6971]

I truly think FC would have made a more profitable decision if they had increased the range of the Goldfaber instead of adding that Black Edition. I’m not liking the triangular shape of them and so now I’m on the hunt for the Black Edition with the round barrel. Why make such a decision? They already had the wax based pencils, just give us more of the same!

[@TmarkN]

I bought 11 of these pencils today and I wasn't happy about them not having the color names on the pencil. I had to go online and find a chart to match the numbers with the color names. How hard would it be to put the names on the pencil?? I think I will write to them and tell them to put the names on their pencils lol. Other than that, I like the pencils very much. I'm not experienced with colored pencils and I only have cheap sets but these perform just about the same as my other ones. These are smaller than most pencils though and they are so lightweight even when I pick all 11 of them up at the same time lol. 😂 I'll probably buy some of them so I can have more colors.

[@nathan-nj5hd]

which pencil set would you say layer the best out of the goldfaber and arteza expert set i like the look of both sets but cannot decide on the final produce, any suggestions?

[@lyndanickerson1373]

Faber Castell has a Classic Color Sets as well.

[@grandmaalbertabee8795]

Very good video and helpful

[@claritzairosario68]

Thank you so much!

[@tinaharrison3502]

Absolutely beautiful

[@lizrenwick1180]

Stunningly Superb😊

[@yagmurcce]

this is watercolour?

[@blendermind]

I suppose faber castell make an average to say "excelent lighfastnes", but I don't believe that purples and pinks are lightfast enough for artistic purposes like in polycromos, maybe goldfaber pencils are the same pigments of the polycromos.

[@sayolangyieee1647]

Does it work like polychromoss!???? im cryin rn

[@senacan3180]

hello, how much difference between goldfaber and polycolor? 😊

[@NealArt26]

The gold faber is pretty vibrant and the Polychromos colours are beyond vibrant like Guache paint on the page which is spectacular for extreme Highlightes and are Oil based so they will be a little harder to blend unlike the Goldfaber which is Wax based so it is extremly easy to blend the colours

[@wolfgangtrubshaw5549]

In truth, they are a *72-colors* set. Faber Castell decided to please "both" sides of their market, the uppity and wannabes buying the "nasal" Faber-Castell-branded products, and their "budget brand" Eberhard Faber. The 24 pencils/colors "missing" from this 48-Goldfaber set are found in the "Artist Color" sets from their brand "Eberhard Faber". If you buy the "full" 48-tin of these here "Goldfabers" (branded Faber Castell) and also buy the full 48-tin "Artist Color" (branded Eberhard Faber), you actually get 68 different colors. On 28 they actually overlap, meaning those 28 colors are found in *both* sets. However, on each side's set are 20 "exclusive" colors. In total that makes 68. The remaining 4 colors "missing" to complete the 72-colors-range are found in the generic Drawing/Sketching sets of the Eberhard Faber branding. The colors you "miss" when only buying these here 48 Goldfabers, meaning the colors found only under the Eberhard Faber Artist Color branding are: 111, 117, 129, 135, 141, 142, 145, 152, 155, 159, 160, 184, 185, 190, 217, 219, 232, 234, 246, 280 in the 48-set of "Artist Color". Plus an extra 4 in the Eberhard Faber Drawing sets. Warning, though - while the leads between these two ranges are *absolutely identical* … the "make quality" of the Eberhard Faber was deliberately "dumbed down" for the proles. There are no names or color-numbers even (!!!) on the Artist Color pencils. Also: Unlike the round barrels of the "Goldfabers", the barrels on the "Artist Color" are hexagonal; their ends are dipped. Also: The Artist Color pencils from their Eberhard Faber side of the company can *not* be bought open stock. Generally, these are Faber Castell's artificially created "mid-level" - these pencils are pretty decent if it wasn't for *horrendous* de-saturation (there's plenty enough of pigment, but it's really washed out on the saturation). Use them along with any other pencils of "mid-level" quality, and you'll see what I mean.

[@ruthg.2294]

This is very interesting, thank you! Could you please explain what you mean by de-saturation?

[@miggs165]

These are nice it depends what your doing there are plenty of good artists that only need 3 colors to create a master piece.

[@prix_Ilustração]

why the white pencil is smaller than the others?

[@Amiehowardart]

Because I've used it the most for blending :)

[@alexandralaviniamanea6176]

Can I also use them for portraits?

[@Amiehowardart]

You can but they're not incredibly lightfast if you're planning on selling them

[@thatwasverypunny.-.]

honestly, when i was at michael's i had no idea what i was getting so i'm glad i bought the right thing 😂😂

[@AlexYorim]

Goldfaber is the middle point between the Red Label Classics and the Green Label Polychromos.

[@Amiehowardart]

Yeah, the blue label which is what I said 😅

[@piqo4576]

which are better gold faber or poly chromos

[@Amiehowardart]

Definitely the polychromos

[@letsreadtextbook1687]

So gorgeous!

[@ivonep8166]

I got mine in February from Amazon it was on special I bought the 48 set and absolutely love them, your art work is awesome 💕🇬🇧

[@priyankachoudhary4255]

Lovely...💙 Well I'll try to get my hands on one of those...✋✌

[@Prismagirl17]

Really enjoyed your review Also beautiful drawing! I'm sometimes caught up in light fast ratings and your review and demo serves as a reminder that as long as I can get beautiful work light fast sometimes doesn't matter.

[@shamsart]

Very beautiful

[@samanthas6724]

They got 120 now!

[@Amiehowardart]

Do they? As far as I'm aware, the biggest is still 48 set?

[@samanthas6724]

I saw them on a add, Idk if it was spam. But im almost positive it was those color pencils.

[@randomlyswatching9481]

These need good paper else the initial layers reject top layers.

[@creativesolutionsart-h3o]

Every time I see the name of these pencils, I can’t help but think of James Bond or Austin Powers :-)

[@ΠιττΠιττερ]

Looks amezing pencils and the proce is dope :)

[@bostonblackie9503]

STUDENT PENCILS! The fewer pencils the better art you a forced to make! You have to learn to compensate for the colours that are not there. These are student pencils, the first quality pencil by FC to reach that market. 48 is the number of pencils experts suggest as the minimum a student needs to learn and succeed as a beginner. Students do not need lightfast pencils, actually people into colouring books don't need lightfast pencils, professional artist do. Prismacolor does not have the greatest lightfast rating, people should look and in all probability will be surprised by the ratings. If it was between these and Prismacolor I would choose Goldfabre or Black Widow. No pencil set is perfect, plus one has to think of the cost!

[@tinaharrison3502]

GDo you ever trace ?

[@amateurcolourist]

I love my FB Polychromos

[@Amiehowardart]

They're the best!

[@dripcat3913]

Funfackt: farbe means in german color lol

[@derlisacosta5514]

👌👌📝📝

[@Dewoy1]

I don´t see why you would choose these over the polycromos.

[@Amiehowardart]

Some people don’t like to work with polychromos as they find them hard to blend. Others prefer the soft creamy texture of a wax-based pencil :)

[@Dewoy1]

@@Amiehowardart Fair enough. Have a nice day Amie.

[@AnaS-ei8rd]

@Dewoy1 also polychromos are more expensive

[@samthejackalope5427]

I bought the 12 count goldfaber from walmart. They are really pignented HOWEVER I think ill only use them for detail work because they dont blend together worth a flying f*ck

[@belguim_sb8945]

And then u can use ure polychromos on top.... Me:i cant afford polychromos.. Not even the 12 set

[@donoteatmycookie]

i'm not worthy of these pencils....

[@Amiehowardart]

Yaassss you are!! 🧡

[@isra9862]

This video is the proof that I can not draw nor paint.