Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencil Review

[@miriamvirginiaoliveira5471]

Just my half a cent: Because they are oil based, the won't be any wax bloom. You found a very good price for the bullet sharpner. I've heard they are great (read on books LOL). Thank you for your patience in doing reviews I got the 120, but that's just me, love all those colors, and I haven't a life either! Thank you. Just subscribed!

[@numbaslan]

Love the video, found you very easy to listen to and you seem honest about the positives and the negatives. Also been enjoying your walk through of different coloring books.

[@cardsbypanda]

Loved the review! I have a full set of 120 and 36, I have used FC pencils my whole life and can't imagine using anything else. As for the skin tones, well German made product, I cant imagine a black German. They all look extra white with pink suntan in the summer. I guess it is just one of those things.

[@mmww7243]

im so happy to have found an art channel by a fellow black woman!! your content is awesome- it's an instant subscribe

[@ColoringKaria]

Awww thank you! Let me know if you have any questions! (Also check out Sadie saves the day!)

[@phebefriddle9133]

I do like your review:) Just bought a set for my daughter, it's her dream to own a set. So hopefully a surprise when she comes to visit. Next I shall buy mine...

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much for watching! Have a great day!

[@scrapgirl14671]

I have Prismacolors, polychromos and luminance colored pencils. I agree that the polychromos are wonderful. Just wanting people to know that the polychromos are oil based and others are waxed based. Some people that will matter to, I haven't had an issue. I use the blender pencil, the white and also Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) to blend and you can mix these pencils with your Prismacolors if you already own them. This was a great and thorough review, thanks for sharing with all of us!

[@ColoringKaria]

+Maureen Hayes Yep! thank you so much and you are 100% correct on all points. I blend with my prismacolor blender and I have not had any problems blending wax to oil based or vis versa.

[@rosavaldes2599]

Maureen Hayes luminance very good? I been looking at those too' please let me know and I would love to get the inkTense too

[@ColoringKaria]

+Rosa Valdes I have two reviews of the Luminance and one of the inktense.

[@missjoshemmett]

Very nicely done. Understandable and you cover what a colorist really wants to know! Thank you!

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much!

[@jenny154]

I just bought the 36 set I am so exited to play with them! Thank you for sharing this was very helpfull

[@ColoringKaria]

Oh that's so awesome! You are going to love them.

[@jazztsax]

mine are coming this week, so excited!!

[@ColoringKaria]

You will love them

[@EveBolt]

"Skin" color pencils were always a dumb way to name those, seriously. These pencils are awesome, I've been getting a few here and there from open stock and I love them a lot.

[@ColoringKaria]

+Eve Bolt - Bolt's Vault exactly! They should be named after flowers or similar! That's what Crayola has been doing for 50 years and it works great!

[@weasel2825]

Eve Bolt - Bolt's Vault you are right, but they are called flesh color or cream color. I still think it's called flesh because of the red look (like meat). for the light "skin" color I use cinnamon. for the darker skin color I love to use burnt orche or wood brown. the closest to white skin I have seen is cream. And yet it's a German company since 1761, back then it was usual to call it that way. but I hope they change it soon😋

[@ColoringKaria]

Wessel they told me when called them and more than once since then they mean skin not meat. They laughed at the notion that it might mean meat. On person said "It says, "flesh" how does that mean meat, Im confused" . I dont understand why people dont want to believe it means what they say it means.

[@PumpkinPails]

Oh, no. You've just convinced me to splurge and get me this set of pencils. I've been on the fence about getting these pencils for years, but I'm gonna go ahead and just order them already. I really do like Prismacolors, but they're such a pain when you're trying to add fine details to drawings. Thank you for the review!

[@ColoringKaria]

+GummyTumor thank you so much for watching!

[@sadonofrio]

Thank you so much for this in depth and honest review. Very well done. They've been added to my Christmas list. Happy Holidays!

[@ColoringKaria]

+Sandy D'Onofrio happy holidays and thank you so much for watching!

[@thomasmyers757]

Excellent review and very well done. You have helped me not only select the Faber-Castell pencils but the set of 60. Thanks for the information and enjoyed your presentation.

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much for watching. You'll love your pencils.

[@milesjustice8638]

Same for me Thomas. :-)

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

Thomas Myers I just bought the set of 60 do you find their are enough colors? And do you like them

[@ColoringKaria]

+Lynn Galvan I like the 60 set. I took out the yellows and added a few extra colors.

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

ColoringKaria could you tell me what colors you have added please. As I follow your coloring videos. Thank you

[@bwandclsparks]

Great review! I thoroughly enjoyed your video and have a better understanding of how great the polychromos will be - I've asked for a set of 60 for my b'day and will most likely receive them, my husband is great in blessing me with what I would like to have. I like that you can get individual pencils to add to the set. Thank you for a very informative review and I look forward to more.

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much! And if you are in America check out my Lost Oceans video because there is still time to enter that giveaway! The next one starts in a couple of weeks!

[@dandobrowolski5818]

I think the flesh color is that shade because they are made in germany, i think they have a differnt sensibility when it comes to race and skin color...obviously...lol...i just ordered the 120 set and im waiting for them to come in the mail. Even though i have the 36 set im still kind of excited about getting the 120...weird i know.

[@ColoringKaria]

You are correct on the skin tone. I won't fault them for it. But if they were American they would totally get minus points for it. You are not crazy! I have the 60 set but I'm thinking of getting the wood case of 120! So you aren't crazy.

[@sanem4208]

I just ordered the same set and was looking for a review .. I know kinda wrong order 🤦‍♀️ . And I’m so thankful for this helpful review and informations. I hope I don’t get disappointed 🤷‍♀️

[@ColoringKaria]

Why these are great pencils and I really like them. Though I like my new set of 120 better. But I love the trays in the 60 set better. I did an updated review where I try to answer some questions that came up in this review as well as show comparisons with more brands. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppC3h6xvotWcj5I

[@MimosaLockjaw]

Your reviews are getting better and better dear Karia :)

[@ColoringKaria]

Oh thank you so much!! I'm trying! It's way harder than it looks I swear. Lol.

[@FreeSpirit1111]

I love polychromos! I recently purchased a set from Amazon and they color so smooth and vibrant. Unfortunately I was only able to afford the 24 set but I am now saving up for the 60, maybe 120. I am using these primarily for adult coloring books but I am starting to get into light drawing as well. I love your channel, keep up the amazing work!

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much for watching! I will be doing 2 videos a week so stay tuned.

[@jyyyin]

wow loved your collection..still researching which set for my coloring books.......there is so many brands out there

[@laurageorgina1783]

Hi there from the UK , just found your fab channel. I've just brought a few polychromos this week can't wait to try them out loved your review,can't wait to watch some more of your demos. x

[@ColoringKaria]

+Laura Penny thank you so much! Let me know how you like them!

[@lindak7620]

Thank you for the review. I am new at coloring but I made my mind up to buy this set. I am glad you turned the volume up a little:). I am older and probably losing my hearing lol. I only have the secret garden book and I am unsure what else to buy. Again thank you. You are easy to listen to.

[@ColoringKaria]

+Linda k thank you for your kind words!

[@5898MJ]

Hi Karia! First, let me say how much I love your videos. I am just getting into coloring as an adult and have watched a ton of youtube videos. By far, yours are the most informative and fun. Second, I am looking to buy a good quality set of pencils. I initially bought an expensive set of Heritage pencils from Amazon but realized after doing some research that there is a real difference between quality of pencils. I have really like the idea of the soft Prismacolor pencils for their creamy, blendable properties. However, I have heard and read a lot about the breaking issues with Prismacolor pencils and that the quality has declined in recent years. You make the Polychromos look awesome but I am a little concerned about the hardness factor with these and whether they go on as smoothly and blend as well as the Prismacolor. After using both for a time, would you still recommend Polychromos over the Prismas? Thanks!!!!!!

[@ColoringKaria]

Hello, Yes I do still recommend the polychromos. They are slightly harder. But they aren't rocks. They go on smoothly and there is no breakage at all. They are really good and very much better than the prismacolor so if you can afford a set of 36 or more they are well worth it!

[@milesjustice8638]

Thanks for the advice and the fast response!

[@ColoringKaria]

No problem!

[@vickyparington1030]

Thanks a lot for this video! :) What do you think is the best blender pencil for the polychromos? Cause I am kind of scared to use the paint solvents so I am looking for the best blender pencil available!

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much for watching. I really the prismacolor blender pencil!

[@MissRuthless]

Can you please possibly list which pencil colors you added that weren't originally included when you purchased this set? Thx in advance 😊

[@rosavaldes2599]

I'm expecting my set of 120 next week; I own lots of Prisma, scholars Prisma, Derwent a few only and KOH; and 12 FC poly and my favorites; that's why I order my set 120 for 157 dollars🤗👍🏻love your videos too

[@ColoringKaria]

+Rosa Valdes thank you! I love my set!

[@exercisegirl2005]

Thank you. This is just the type of information I'm looking for :)

[@stephenkropf2087]

I'm a stamper and card maker...would you suggest I get the 60 or 120? I have a large set of Prismacolor but I find I don't use or need all the colours. Do you feel the 60 set has a well enough rounded pallet or should I just get the 120?

[@ColoringKaria]

+Stephen Kropf I had the 60 set and just upgraded to the 120 set and honestly find myself using mostly the same colors I always have. So unless you love collecting all the colors I would say the 60 set has most of the best colors (except Indian red and burnt umber).

[@stephenkropf2087]

+ColoringKaria thank you so much!

[@ColoringKaria]

+Stephen Kropf no problem!

[@charlenegibson]

Great review! I'm convinced now, these are the pencils for me!!! What kind of sharpener do you recommend for them?

[@ColoringKaria]

I just got this all brass Alvin bullet sharpener for $5 and that's my fav right now. I'm planing on doing a video on manual sharpeners :).

[@catherinehascake9173]

+Charlene Gibson I find eye liner sharpener amazing. The problem with Polychromos or Luminance is they have a thick leads. I find it wasteful if you use a regular sharpener, and get a sharp long lead. Thicker the lead is, longer the exposed lead will be. I mean if you're sharpening it, you're making the tip thinner, and more lead will just get throw away... I also prefer eye liner sharpener, because they are designed to handle soft leads. Polychromos might not be that bad as oil based, but Luminance is really soft with a wax core.

[@TonyGruber2009]

Hi, I was just wondering if the oil based colored pencils can bleed through the pages in an adult coloring book the way a colored marker would? Thanks Tony

[@ColoringKaria]

No. There is some confusion on this. Oil is a binder but it's not dripping or excreting oil. It is will work exactly the same as any other colored pencil. The only thing is that some wax based pencils MAY have some wax bloom if you use too many layers, so some people prefer oil based pencils. But this will not damage the page or excrete any oily residue. Let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

[@TonyGruber2009]

+ColoringKaria Hi Karia, thanks for the reply. I just ordered the 36 count Faber Castell colored pencils and I am looking forward to using them. Thanks for the great videos.

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much for watching! You are going to love the pencils!

[@sybilj.chialiva1081]

Thanks for your very comprehensive review, Dear Lady. My set of 60 will be here Wednesday! :-)

[@ColoringKaria]

+Sybil J. Jones thank you for watching! I'm glad my review helped!

[@4evemendes]

I have really been enjoying your pencil reviews. I have these pencils also. I do have the Caran d-ache and the old Berol Prismacolor. I have a question for you. Did the Number 139, Light Violet, come in any of your Polychromos sets? I can't find this pencil where I live so I had to order it from the UK. It is such a beautiful color and I wonder why it is not sold in Arizona. My local Dick Blick can not even order it.

[@ColoringKaria]

+Eve Mendes So I looked for that color and checked out my info on it. I think it being discountied and is only current sold in the Artgrip faber castell line (the blue color) In the usa.

[@4evemendes]

Interesting, ok. Thank you for the info. Such a nice color. Oh well, ok.

[@ColoringKaria]

you might find a similar color in the prismacolor or caran d ache luminance color lines,

[@4evemendes]

I was able to order 6 of them from Buddly Crafts in the UK and have them shipped here for under 3$. They have great prices on the Polychromos.

[@4evemendes]

I pay 2.05 for open stock here in town and they sell them for 1.70.

[@brettmsu]

Karia, can you share which green pencils you use the most often?

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Thank you dear! I just bought the tin with 30, I am very happy with them :)

[@ColoringKaria]

+Patricia Page AKA MosaicMaiden thank you so much! i am so glad you like it! And i am so glad that you agree that 36 is totally enough for adult coloring books. I think if you do a lot of nature you can add cobalt blue and indian red. but otherwise it is a great set.

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

ColoringKaria Thank you so much for the extra tips, I am a newbie with coloured pencils i really appreciate it. Hugs Patricia

[@eiwai2668]

Hello karia , I love your reviews. I watched your prismacolor review as well as I am considering to buy which. What do you think about the marco Renoir Color pencils? I have marco Renoir but I like to have larger set. I am not an artist. Just a colouring addict ;)

[@ColoringKaria]

+Ei Wai thank you so much for watching and commenting. I have not tried those but they are on my list.

[@jenperron2090]

Great video! Thank you. Answered so many questions 💘 Without knowing what else to call them, does the 60 pack come with 'flesh' colored pencils? Or are they something you got individually? I am lacking any real craft stores in my area so need to order everything online. Thanks again

[@ColoringKaria]

+jen pe Crayola names theirs after fruit like peach or flowers like rose. Yes that's a color that comes in the 60 pack. Hope that helps.

[@manywalkswoman]

Hay there Detroit Girl!!! You have a new fan and I am only sixty miles away. I'm up in Port Huron. I loved the explanation that you gave on the pencils. I caught it on another woman Fb page. But, was very happy to see it. I will now be following you in both places and hoping for a win in a drawing you may hold. I haven't gone into any of the top end pencils as of yet. I cannot decide between this brand and the Prisma brand. Plus, I am on a strict budget, since I am disabled. Art is just in my soul and I am in to many, many different styles. Everything from the coloring books to oils, acrylics, pastels, chalks, pencil & pen; as well as NA hand crafted jewelry. Have a Wonderful Sun Filled Sunday!! ( Not to shabby on the weather for here in Michigan, in November.) :D

[@ColoringKaria]

+Yvonne Mitchell Thank you so much for checking out my channel! I do think you might have me slightly confused with someone else, as I am in brooklyn, New York. There is currently a giveaway for the Lost Ocean, there is still time to enter. Just watch and comment on that video. When that ends I will be doing another giveaway for the spectrum Noir pencils along with a review for them. So be on the lookout for that video in the coming weeks.

[@juliem4259]

I use Talenti Gelato pint sized ice cream containers for my colored pencils. I place coiled cotton wound in a spiral in the bottom of each container to steady the pencils and keep them from knocking into one another. My desk space is limited so it seems the best alternative to the tins for me. The only downside I have found is when the pencils get shorter I have to keep them around the outside of the container so I can find them. But the cotton helps them stay where I put them. I'm not so good at designing a palette for my coloring pages so I just pull colors at random to suit my tastes. I do want to learn more about palettes though. Cheers!

[@ColoringKaria]

+Julie M I love my metal tins because i would totally drop too many maison jars but that is a great tip.

[@4evemendes]

+Julie M That is what I use to hold my pencils. I love that you can see thru it.

[@4evemendes]

+Julie M I love the plastic jar. I have them in two pints and one quart jar.

[@silkspinner7010]

I agree about your comments about the 'flesh' colour pencil. Derwent coloursoft pencils another professional grade pencil made in the UK do a small tin of skin tone pencils that range from the lightest to darkest tones. They are not called flesh coloured but are the colours from their range which if used together should allow to you create the full range of skin tones. They included tones such as brown earth, dark terracotta, ochre, blush pink, pink and cream. You should be able to get these in the USA, but with all your Polychromos pencils, you probably have duplicates for these amongst them. I really enjoyed your review and the detail you put into it. I have both Polychromos pencils and the Derwent coloursoft and use them together. They are great pencils and well worth the money. Looking forward to your other reviews.

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I do have the derwent pencils on my list. I'm just waiting for a good deal. Thank you again for watching!

[@Celticgreyeyez]

Great video! I enjoy learning from you. I just ordered the 36 pencil set of FC pencils & the Goddesses coloring book by Marty Noble. Which color(s) of pencils would you suggest I use for the Egyptian and African goddesses? If the 36 piece set does not have the colors, I could probably find them in open stock.

[@lulylulyanka2676]

please tell me the colors you used on your coloring book of the lady? I have a really difficult time finding good matching colors for darker skin

[@ColoringKaria]

+luly lulyanka Hello, sorry I didnt see this post till just now. I dont remember exactly but i am doing another woman and I am using raw umber, burnt umber, indian red and mauve... Im not sure if those are the best choices but thats what im using.

[@TUG657]

Great video! I’m getting the 12 set... A really well explained review!

[@ColoringKaria]

T G wow thank you! Let me know now you like them!

[@TUG657]

CraftingKaria (-: sure👍. I’m also getting the prismacolor 36 set. I’ll let you know which one I like more. I hope they will come soon and I hope they will be in well condition.🤞. I’m not an artist and I’m not planning to be, but I still like to draw! I wish I’d get a bigger set but everything is very expensive now... and it’s hard to get things to ship to your country... but I’m still excited! Btw You have an awesome KZbin channel!

[@TUG657]

I just got the 12 set of Faber-Castell Polychromos. I really like them! The packaging is great, the pencils are nice and protected. The pencils are very pigmented and they layer well and surprisingly they blend good! ( at least for me) I might of accepted them to be slightly better, but they still are definitely the best colored pencils I’ve ever used. I wish though they had a darker blue and green, but that not really an issue I guess... Thanks so much for this review, it really helped!

[@TUG657]

I don’t didn’t get the Prismacolor yet, I’ll let you know which I prefer

[@ColoringKaria]

That’s great to hear! Yes the blue and greens included in the 12-35 sets are on the lighter side to get the darker greens you have to get the 36+ sets. It’s an issue. I don’t know why but I’m sure they have their reasons.

[@halinesilcamargo]

Thank you so much for this amazing review! 😀

[@madzl3598]

Overall ( on all types of drawings scenery, and portrait ) would you prefer Faber-Castell Polychromos or Prisma colours regardless the price ?

[@ColoringKaria]

First Name Last Name hands down polychromos!

[@carynmcgrenra5967]

I bought the set of 60, and I'm loving them! Do you have any suggestions for any singles to purchase to supplement the set?

[@ColoringKaria]

+Caryn McGrenra Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my video! Ok here is my list of colors I personally added: 143 cobalt blue 192 Indian Red 263 Caput Mortuum Violet 280 Burnt Umber 166 Grass Green. I adding those will give you much more more versatility with plants and nature common to adult coloring books. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@teresajirapornmanee3951]

I just bought a 24 of polychromo , 24 of prismacolor and 2o of caran luminence( i ordered the 20 when i saw your review on the sunflower and yellow). I currently use marco raffines 72 ( polychromo marked) and colleen 60 regular and60 neon. You should try the raffines and colleens they are great and great value

[@ColoringKaria]

+teresa jirapornmanee Thank you! I will totally try them!

[@debra13]

Are all the different colors that you have listed in other comments that you bought separately included in the 120 set? And how much are they to buy separately? I saw the 120 on Amazon and the one they have ships from Japan, or a lot do-and is 240 or so? There is one listed for 198 but unclear as to quality. I'm wondering the best and most reliable place to get the 120 if I ever can (haven't even started coloring yet!) for the best price. Sorry for all the questions!

[@ColoringKaria]

The 120 set includes all the colors they make. So the colors I listed should be included in the 120 set. I did a video on getting the best deal on pencils. That might be of help. For me when I shop on Amazon I buy only items shipped by Amazon. So I don't know anything about items shipping from japan.

[@debra13]

Thanks-that helps...

[@artchic528]

OMG!! I bought the tin of 120 for coloring and maybe some drawing on the side. Overkill? Maybe. However, it's nice to treat yourself every once in a while to something really nice. XD

[@ColoringKaria]

Very true!

[@tiffaniethornton9187]

I have the full 120 set of the poly fc. I found them on amazon for $155. I also have the Prismacolor full set and the Derwent full set.

[@ColoringKaria]

That’s awesome! How do you like them? They are much cheaper than when I bought my set!

[@marcesgo30]

Hi which additional colors would you recommend to get? I you just bought the set of 60 but I was debating to get 120 but maybe I should just add to the 60. Please let me know. Great video!! =)

[@ColoringKaria]

+Marcela Van Hefty Thank you so much, if you can afford to get the set 120 instead of 60 i say go for it. the tins are great and very good for holding your pencils. I dont think there is any reason to get 60 and have 60 loose pencils. i ended up getting only about 15 extra pencils. Individual pencils really do cost a lot more than getting them in pack.

[@marcesgo30]

+ColoringKaria Thank you! Well I think I should probably stick to the 60 because I have the set 150 of Prismacolor. Can these two brands complement each other?

[@ColoringKaria]

Marcela Van Hefty YES! though i dont think you will want to. except the white the polychromos white is almost clear. i will say what colors i got that i used to most if you are going with 60: most used color is 280 Burnt Umber (it is great for any trees or ground or anything) Other colors i use a lot that are NOT included in the 60 pack: 278 Chrome Oxide Green (a subtler green) 143 Cobalt blue (a bright bold crayola blue) 192 India Red(a deeper red) 263 Caput Mortuum Violet (a brown with purpley undertones) 159 Hooker's Green (ok i just got this for the name but its still a good color) Let me know if you have any questions! karia

[@kabluey5971]

+ColoringKaria Just FYI: Hooker's Green: named for William Hooker, a botanical illustrator. Created using Prussian Blue and Gamboge Yellow.

[@ColoringKaria]

KaBluey59 Yes I mentioned that Hookers green is named after a botanical illustrator in the video

[@joannapocock6055]

Omg look what you just made me do .............Order the 120 set, a bag to put them in, two pencil rubbers and a faber castell sharpener !! £147 now how to hide them from my hubby lol

[@ColoringKaria]

+Joanna Pocock lol! But you will love them.

[@denieralart7045]

I have seen you before!Was it fromthe world of otaku video?

[@daisy3690]

excellent video. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for sharing. Be well

[@ColoringKaria]

+daisy3690 Glad I could help!

[@ToCharon1978]

The 72 set is only avalable in a wodden case. (quite expensive) And about the "flesch"-color - I also finde it rather strange, I never could use it as a skin colour. I always mix mine.

[@ColoringKaria]

Thanks so much! I thought that might be the case?

[@miriamvirginiaoliveira5471]

Faber Castell's are always the best ones, no need for review! But thanks anyway.

[@catherinehascake9173]

haha nothing is over kill if you enjoy it. Honestly, coloring isn't the same between crayola and Polychromos. If you want your picture to have all the details and gradients, you know crayola isn't going to be the same as your Polychromos. I find the flesh color kind of cute. In Taiwan a peachy flesh color is literally called skin color. Then my family moved to the West, and I got my first box of Crayola, I was like... I don't have skin color. But, I understand the whole reason for that when I grew up a little. Now, I call them my skin tone set. If I buy a set of colored pencil, and there isn't a full range of skin tone, I get upset.

[@cre8tivity87]

I found this to be a very thorough review and because of this I will be purchasing this set. I especially like that you mentioned how long the points last. I have a few Prismacolors and they do produce nice coverage but I hate how they have to be sharpened after every other stroke. So I will be looking forward to Amazon's delivery of my Farber Castell's By the way I just subscribed. Great channel.

[@sylviewheeler6237]

Great video ! Well done !

[@weeblez72]

where have you been able to find them... ?

[@ColoringKaria]

I got my polychromos at dickblick.com but Amazon.com also carries them.

[@Penciledbykay]

Great review! I have recently had the urge to try colored pencils again. I got a set for Christmas in high school, but since I have to sharpen them every 10 seconds and the lead constantly breaks, I remember why they turned me off. Your reviews helped me make an informed choice on a new set! Thanks! 😃

[@LindaAlcornBurg]

Great review, thanks.

[@ColoringKaria]

Thank you!

[@Anetusn]

What's that white stick from faber castell that allows you to blend?

[@ColoringKaria]

+Annette Espinoza that's actually from caran d ache that's a woodless blender pencil. There is a video I did on blending for adult coloring and that gets featured and you can see how it compares to other blender.

[@Anetusn]

+ColoringKaria okay thanks!

[@Kevin-mb4xf]

Thank you for making this review! It helped me decide that this is type of pencils I want to give to my wife as a gift. One thing I was wondering though. it is about the medium flesh part of the video. What is the issue? I am from the Netherlands, so perhaps I'm too European to get the meaning of your words.

[@ColoringKaria]

I am so just glad the video helped! I have an updated review of this these pencils that answers some questions i got. As for the name pencil, the names "flesh tone" pencils would just be offense to many in america.

[@Kevin-mb4xf]

Thank you for your response and also for your explanation on the 'flesh tone' thing. I apologize if I seemed insensitive to it being offensive to many in the US. As a result of your review, I ordered them yesterday, and my wife received them today and is over the moon with them. :)

[@ColoringKaria]

+Kevin Schaaps yay that’s awesome! I’m so excited for her. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@lulylulyanka2676]

depending on the carandache pencils you get it can be colored to the very bottom

[@alicest5777]

What do you think, Faber Castell or Koh i noor?

[@ColoringKaria]

I like the polychromos better!

[@Jessiiebabe1212]

Just wondering what the book is that you showed, with the girl on the front?

[@ColoringKaria]

+Jessiiebabe1212 Opps sorry I am just now seeing this comment, it is fanciful faces.

[@teresajirapornmanee3951]

+ColoringKaria i plan to get the caran lumi 76s:) i will save for good quality:) i love coloring and want pop

[@ColoringKaria]

Its a dover book. I cant remember the exact name. fantastic girls or something. Im sorry.

[@Skinnychelle48]

I bought Some Prisma Pencils and I have to say that the leads pop a lot and I get wax blue bloom when layering! I called Faber Castell and had them to send me some samples of their pencils. The salesperson was happy to do it. Can't wait to get them. Can u do a video on coloring skin tones. What u did with her skin tone is nice!

[@ColoringKaria]

Yes, I already have that on my list!

[@ColoringKaria]

Have you gotten your samples yet? Did you like them?

[@Skinnychelle48]

Try looking at Michaels or Hobby Lobby and use the 40-50 percent off coupons.

[@ritabrandow3750]

I am new at this. I am a card maker. Everyone is using the Copic markers. I can't use them. The alcohol smell makes me sick. I will be getting some of these markers. Thank you. I saved your KZbin. I will be watching you. I also marked you as favorite

[@ColoringKaria]

+Rita Brandow thank you for watching!

[@NoDontLikeIt]

Just a hint: koh I noor isn't pronounced " core e nor". It is pronounced this way- koh (think of pronouncing similar to "coal" (without the l on the end, of course) ) i (pronounced "eye") noor (pronounced similar to the oo (similar to "ewe" in "pool" or "cool"--I originally said pronounced like "poor", but most people don't use the "double o" sound and pronounce it like "pore", so that obviously wouldn't do) or "nor". So, it's pronounced "coa" (coal without the L), "eye", "nor". Also, fAber castell isn't pronounced "fIber" castell, it is faber, think "favor"-did you somehow miss the "A" in faber? Your videos have a very strong possibility of being called good, helpful videos. But if the person doing the video says "I don't know, I can't pronounce this", but obviously never tries to find out exactly how to pronounce the word/brand, that person loses all credibility.

[@ColoringKaria]

+tammynwes thank you for your comment. This was one of my first videos. It's clear to most I *DID* try, I tried, and failed, but try I did. otherwise I would not have said anything at all. As for Faber Castell, when I called their 1800 line the person who works for them pronounced both ways. My honesty with viewers may have "lost all credibility" with you, but since posting this video I have gained 1800 subscribers, and 118,000 lifetime views. I think my credibility, unlike my pronunciation, is doing lovely. Most fans choose to offer corrections rather than impugn my credibility for being human and imperfect. As a rule my fans care more about accurate information than perfect pronouciation in German, French, etc. Your mileage may vary.

[@momicajack]

Nice review. I love my FCP's! As for the "flesh" tone, if you turn your hand over and look at your palm, that is the actual color of your flesh. The brown is simply the pigment in your skin. So, if you hold the medium flesh color against your palm, you will see the "flesh" tone is not really that far off. It is slightly darker, because it is "medium" flesh. The "dark" flesh pencil, is way off - it's more of a pink shade - but maybe it can be compared more to our lips. They have dark, medium, and light tones of the flesh color in the FCP colors, but don't seem to have one that is just labeled "flesh", so I guess the medium is supposed to represent the basic flesh tone. However, it is actually a bit dark for the natural flesh color, as you can see by placing it against your palm. ;)

[@ColoringKaria]

+momicajack Thank you for watching. I called them and the said they meant skintone, not the inside meat. Which is like calling a color "fruit" or "fur" things they would never do because there are so many tones for both. It is illogical but for reasons that are beyond the scope of this vlog, people want to do.

[@momicajack]

That is true. It takes so many different colors to make up skin tones that there is no single pencil that would be correct. I am learning to work with color pencil in my drawing (I was used to doing graphite before) and you might have, say, a red rose, and a lot of people would think that was simple - 3 or 4 colors: Red, Green and maybe yellow or brown. But that is so far off. I drew a realistic rose that took me about 30 or so of my colors just to draw it! By the way, you have a great wife to buy you such wonderful gifts! Treat her well! =)

[@ColoringKaria]

thank you so much! i got luckier than i could have hoped. yes skin tones are so hard. so many things to consider. one could do entire long videos just on how to color skin! :) If you are in america dont forget to watch the lost ocean video and enter to win a copy.

[@kabluey5971]

+momicajack The name is Fleischfarbe in German and means "Flesh Color" (Fleischmann is a butcher). Flesh is the color of meat, not skin, and everyone has the same color of flesh (that is their muscle). Even most mammals have that color of "flesh". Everyone seem to be confusing skin tones for the underlying muscle colors which is mostly just the color of blood (with some fat (white to off-white to pale yellow) and the connective tissue of animals. (Not trying to be gross or anything, just FYI.

[@ColoringKaria]

KaBluey59 I CALLED THEM and asked. Flesh is the color of skin thats what THEY said. You can call them yourself and confirm. but lets not naysay the facts here.

[@nathoxz854]

😻

[@lawrenceshuda]

W.O.W.

[@SusanScrapPassion]

I purchased this set for nearly $100 and was disappointed in the hardness of the lead. They did not have that creamy feel like Prismacolor pencils do and felt scratchy on the paper.

[@ColoringKaria]

prismacolor are likely some of the softest pencils on the market. I dont think i have tried any colored pencil that was oil and softer or as soft. The Luminance pencils are softer but that means that the lead goes down faster. However they should not be scratchy particularly since they require a very soft hand to make a mark. But no one brand of pencil is perfect for everyone. I am sure if you call Faber Castell they can assist you with any problems or issues that you might have. :) i hope that helps, Karia

[@ColoringKaria]

+SusanScrapPassion thanks it was amazing!

[@Canbechangedtwiceevery14days]

It's because it uses a different base than prismas(oil based instead of wax). What it does better tho is that it doesn't have the wax bloom that prisma has. Also if you're clumsy like me and you happen to drop pencils a lot, youll see that they are far more durable than the prismas. ref: I used to use both

[@ColoringKaria]

Basil Juan III all very true.

[@jennamanninen203]

It dosnt matter if colors fade if u use it for colouring books. It oly matter when u sel pieces clients.

[@ColoringKaria]

It matters if the person using it says it matters. In someone wants something to be lightfast it’s not my place to tell them it doesn’t matter. That’s what it means to be an adult you decide what matters to you.

[@cheriniFineArt]

Medium flesh comment: Check the color at your fingertips at the bottom of your hand... pretty close ey!

[@ColoringKaria]

+Cherine van der Merwe do you honestly think you know more what my hands look like than I do? No it’s not the same color. It’s not even close.

[@kanati]

I know I know... I'm being anal... but for the love of all that is holy it's not FIBER Castel. It's FABER Castel. Good review except for that. :D

[@ColoringKaria]

🤣🤣 they’ll take my money either way. Thank you for watching. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@shroomhealth8496]

turn your hand over and you will see its the perfect color

[@ColoringKaria]

+Shroom health Presumptuous. I've had my hand for 35 years I know what it looks like. It's NOT THAT color. Not the right tone or hue. Ty

[@shroomhealth8496]

+ColoringKaria just a joke ; ) thanks for the videos they are good

[@ColoringKaria]

+Shroom health my bad it's hard to tell with these things.

[@jenk6879]

why on earth would you use such expensive pencils on an adult coloring book? Good lord.

[@jenk6879]

p.s. medium flesh would be used in a mixing procedure. You wouldn't just use straight medium flesh in any skin tone.

[@ColoringKaria]

What's expensive for you is not for others and vice versa. It's $200. It's not a fortune. Enjoy your day.

[@annelandkildehus331]

You say Fiber-Castell instead of Faber-Castell

[@ColoringKaria]

And?? LOL! 🤣🤣🤣