Kalour pencil | Review

What do I think of these pencils? My opinion after using these pencils on three different pages and on three types of paper.
Kalour set I am using: www.amazon.com/dp/B08N4H31G7/...
Slice tool: www.amazon.com/dp/B08J3QRG9W/...
White erasers: www.amazon.com/dp/B0882RXPNS/...
Tombow Mono Sanding eraser: www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0PFIW0/...
SumoGrip eraser: www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCXAZN7/...
Afmat electric eraser: www.amazon.com/dp/B07NWPRQNM/...
Wish List Amazon US: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
Wish List Amazon Japan: www.amazon.jp/hz/wishlist/ls/...
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[@joannahaas5892]

These pencils look impressive! I might just have to put them on my to buy list.

[@darkgrimreaper9113]

There's something really calming and pleasant about the way you speak and explain things, very soothing! I was looking for the review of this (although it's not exactly the 180 colors set, but the 240 colors set since it's the only version available around here) and this is really helpful! Thank you :)

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@chuckswain8299]

I have got the 300 and 520 set. I spent 2 hours swatching 160 pencils😅. They are really excellent pencils. I give the the same rating as prismacolor. Both are #1 to me😊

[@michellechalmers8753]

I agree! ❤

[@debracarrington9426]

Thank you jest got my set.

[@jeanblythe1595]

Okay, you sold me on those pencils. They layer beautifully, and I'm so glad one of the pages was from the Marjolien Bastin book, and it looks well-colored in. I love to watch experts at work, and you are an expert. :D Adding those pencils to my wishlist. Thank you so much, and continued success on your channel. 20K is soooo close!!!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thanks for watching!

[@bethbrady8146]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for the great video and layering lesson!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thanks for watching!

[@lisenkaok3468]

Amazing review, thank you so much. I have these Kalour 180 pencils and on it’s way the wet and dry version to try out. You color beautifully and you have a now follower 😉

[@marydimuro2953]

You explained and demonstrated layering the best I’ve ever heard it explained! Now I feel I can try it too! Thanks!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rayvirgoe7231]

Thank you for the review. You are absolutely right---These Kalours are wonderful and surprisingly so. Out of curiosity, I purchased a set of 240. Waited a while for them to arrive. It was well worth the wait. And now there is a set of 300 available. For the price and the fun, these pencils have everything you say and more. I generally use polychrome and Faber-Castell products. So to say these are well worth the purchase price is a mouthful.

[@raggedblossom508]

This is a review and tutorial in one! Thank you for showing us these pencils and the beautiful work you did with them. I am impressed and inspired!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

It's been ages since I've watched any coloring videos and/or coloring review videos. Your channel is the first one I'm coming back to. I'm so excited to catch up on all the videos I've missed. I have like...a years worth to catch up on. Not kidding haha okay, back to the video!

[@user-nq4ts3ck4t]

Girl me too! And this 😅 Im looking for my new set of pencils! 😩 I cannot decide between the brutfuners and these kalours and I jst want to orderr already!

[@unscriptedliberationcodes]

Thank you so much for this video!! I’m new to watercolor pencils and developing skills. I learned a whole lot just watching. I sincerely appreciate you 🙏🏽🪶🫶🏽

[@kristycox417]

I completely agree with you. I purchased these off Amazon in the 120 pc set that comes in white round container. It was actually only $19.99 for the entire. I didn't get my hopes up about them and when I received them and done my searching I was so impressed. I am a beginner and have very little experience and still have a ways to go in obtaining all the knowledge there is regarding adult coloring but I can see these being a main utensil in my daily coloring adventures. Thanks for your review, it certainly hightened my conceotion regarding this golden nugget colored pencil set.

[@joyryan3391]

Loved your video. I have been looking for an inexpensive beginner set of pencils as this is just a hobby I am exploring. Enjoyed your coloring presentation as well, it’s very calming, no hype, and the way you layered your colors is beautiful. Looking forward to learning more from you. Thank you.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much

[@ladyhecate9450]

My pencils finally came in. I ordered the 180 pencils. I really liked these pencils. You can layer upon layer and each layer looks great. They go on smoothly with no scratching sound from the pencils. They provided you with a blank colored chart with colors in numerical order. I ignored that and put the pencils according to ther colors and not the numbers. I really like the 180 colors to choose from. Really nice. I can now practice my layering better. Thank you for your comments. They really helped me in deciding what brand of pencils to use with layer.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

So glad you like them, I do too!

[@AmbersCorner2.0]

I bought the 240 set, I love these pencils…..can I come over and color with you? Lol ;)

[@jeana2462]

Love your coloring!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful world of coloring!!!! 💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️☺️☺️🎈🎈

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much!

[@johnawoods726]

Hi Karen, I'm new you to your channel and completely hooked! You are so talented and inspirational. Thank you for your videos and tutorials. I can hardly wait for the next video.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much!

[@heathers_colorpalooza8789]

Thanks so much. This was an excellent review and I’m so glad that you did it because I’ve really been wondering about these pencils since I saw them here on your channel. Thank you as well for the nice layering demo. It was very informative and helpful. Now I know I’m not layering enough to get that depth that you always have in your work. I’ve never really counted the layers while you were working so I had no idea it was that many. Lol

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@colleenpoutre5487]

Thank you so much for this video, I love to see your coloring, it is always gorgeous. You really are an artist!! I have ordered these pencils. Thank you again

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@Christine__D]

I can't believe you have the Marjolein Bastin book! I am envious, it's so beautiful 😍 I love your coloring, it's gorgeous.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much!

[@cherylsunart7810]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on these pencils. Bought this set and am excited to try them for myself 😃

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@Snobbeautyplace]

Thank you for your review. I will try them too.

[@Keniv.]

Karen 💖 You are just what I needed tonight! I love your review and opinion of these Kalour colored pencils and I agree 100%. When I can’t think of word, which is quite often…lol I say something like (you know, that thing!). When you can’t think of a word you say, (thinklebobber?)…lol you had the best giggle right after your watch updated and it made my night…lol. Like I said, I’m exhausted so I hope some of what I have said here tonight makes sense. Thank you so much Karen! 💖💖

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Keni 💖Thank you so much, so glad you had a good time. I hope you get a good night sleep! Take care, big hugs 💖💖

[@qianli2184]

beautiful coloring pages! thanks for sharing!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much!

[@tracycrofutt7348]

Beautiful work ! I love these pencils too... just wish there were more hours in a day!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much 😀

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Great review! Thanks for sharing Karen!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thanks for watching!

[@ladyhecate9450]

You paint so beautifully, Karen. So professional. Your work always looks just great. These pencils look great. I saw another artist give her opinion and demonstration on another set of colored pencils....forgot their name.. I like these pencils, and trust your word.. I am impressed with the colors, most particularly the purples and violets. I will have to color this picture when my book arrives in a month. Ugh. Lols....I do not know how you find the time to do all this coloring. QUESTION: Would it be possible of the tools you mentioned. I did not realize that they had a sandpaper eraser you mentioned. You were full of wonderful information in explaining things for us. Thank you so much. I suffer with terrible migraines everyday, every four hours and the mess and injections I use causes me to be very tired all the time. Your information you provided helps to make coloring a little easier.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you, I listed all the erasers in the description box 😊

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you for doing this review. I'm on the fence trying these though but def more interested now

[@bearball49]

I bought the 240 set and was pleased with how well they layered. I suggest that you carefully swatch your set to be sure to get maximum enjoyment. Colors don't match titles or paint on barrel but for the price, amazing.

[@pangeria12]

Look so professional n beautiful.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ScrappyStephy]

you do excellent work! What beautiful coloring! Have you used the Brutfuner pencils? I've been on the fence about the Kalour pencils, mostly because I've heard they are the same as Brutfuner pencils, only rebranded. Can you speak to that in your experience?

[@twingytwango6971]

Great review, thanks!

[@1cynanne]

I’m looking at this set. I was wondering because the lettering on the barrels and tHe numbers are the same as my Soucolor 180. So this has been rebranded or kalour was first since there are so many variations and sizes in Kalour. We’ll now I won’t order Kalour until these tHat I have aRE gone. Thanks for your review

[@carollovell6865]

Thank you for the review on these pencils.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

My pleasure 😊

[@coloringjenn1975]

Best review ever, Thank you so much Karen, you are so inspiring and so very talented 💗💗💗

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much!

[@wrappedinharry]

Hi Karen. I have a 180 colour set of pencils, the brand name of which is Brutfuner. The tin is black with no embellishments whatsoever, except the brand name in the Lowe right side corner. The thing is, the pencils themselves are exactly the same. Same look, and same colour names and numbers. It appears to me that for some reason or other, the manufacturers of these pencils markets them under different brands.Anyway, regardless of this mystery, I too found the pencils are beautiful to use and they sharpen to a lovely point. I don’t worry about the paper, I just go with what the image is printed on, mainly because I can’t afford to buy different papers and leave the colouring book uncoloured. I love watching your videos: I got onto you when Lucy Just Adds Colour talked about you on her channel, saying she has been watching you for years and that you are an inspiration to her. Keep up the beautiful work. 🤗🌼

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much

[@ladyhecate9450]

I have the 180 set of the Brutfuner as well. If they are the exact same set as Brutfuner, I will be very angry. Times are tough and I need not spend another $40 on the same pencils with a different name. I will swatch these out as soon as I receive them and compare.

[@deborahrobles7551]

As usual, your work is so very awesome.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JsCranberryCola]

the pencils look so beautiful, being all black with the color at the ends. The ones I have dont have that feature and they’re just all the same color as the pencils, but that is besides the point. This video was so helpful and your artwork is so beautiful 😌

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you! 😊

[@catrena5051]

Karen your coloring is absolutely mesmerizing. It is such a joy to watch you color. Can you please tell me the name of that edging tool that you are using? Thank you in advance Karen. This is a great review. Happy coloring!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you www.amazon.com/dp/B00N9SSJE4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_9YCMEVCQVX31DVKMBA7Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@kimhenderson9186]

First off, your coloring work is stunning. I've been watching you for years. I'm wondering how these compare to Castle Art soft touch which I do not like? Also wondering how they compare to Black Widow & Square Brutfuners. I like both of those. Not that I need more pencils but I love to try them but not if they are pretty much the same as one of those sets. I have quite a few. I've been trying to find a review that tells us how the several different Kalour sets compare to one another as far as formulation.

[@ranamcmahon7653]

Flawless review! The pencils are awesome. The other day when I asked you about these, I have the 240 set. I just haven't opened them yet. I'm so utterly happy I bought them!!! Thank you ❣️😊❣️ so much 🥰.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@bearball49]

I love mine but use the sheet they supplied you with to swatch. I put mine in numerical order in a case for easier use. They are not always true to color name or color on barrel so swatching will save you a lot of time.

[@miniart4882]

@@ZucchiniKitty I wonder if I want to buy colour pencils should I buy prismacolor 150pc or kalour pencils 240pc?

[@miniart4882]

@@ZucchiniKitty oh what's kind of eraser you used and I wonder in colour pencils drawing can use eraser as pencile drawing? Can it have both for prisma and kalour?

[@user-nq4ts3ck4t]

Thank you for ur review Im really trying to decide for a new color pencil set im between the kalours or brutfuners.. which do you suggest ? You color so beautifully I hope I get as good as you one day! 🥰💕

[@lynnjoburns4114]

I have the 240 set of these n I like them too Karen,they r so easy to work with ❤️

[@ZucchiniKitty]

I only have the 180 set, don't know if you need more than that...lol

[@amyelskamp7618]

Thank you so much for your amazing tutorial and thoughts on these pencils. I just ordered the Schirper Farben pencils. In your opinion which ones do you like better or do you like them the same?

[@ZucchiniKitty]

I have a feeling I would be using these more often...

[@c8Lorraine1]

My posh book arrived yesterday. I’m looking forward to relaxing whilst I colour. Beautiful book. Just wondering if the kalour 240 set is different

[@ZucchiniKitty]

I only have the 180 set so I would not know if there is a difference...

[@Coloryourheartout]

I’ve been looking for a new set of pencils. I enjoy my prismas the most. I just can’t get used to my polychromos. I have several other sets but was wondering if I would like the kalour or sphirir farben ( can’t spell lol) or another brand. What other brands would you suggest for someone who likes prismas that would lay down similar and enhance the colors that prismas offer? Also wondered if you have tried or heard if the 240 set is the same pencil?

[@ZucchiniKitty]

If you like Prismas you might like the black widows... they come in sets of 24, I don't care that much for them, but others like them... I like the Kalours but they are a blending pencil much like the Polys, I only have the 180 set plenty of colors...

[@Coloryourheartout]

@@ZucchiniKitty thanks so much. I do have the black widows and I find them hard too. I went ahead and got the kalours and I do like them. I did your tutorial with the frog and the apple 🍎 and it turned out great.

[@Keniv.]

Hi Karen 💖 We are visiting Bailey and we are getting ready to drive to drive home…I will watch this then. 💖💖

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Hi Keni 💖 Safe travels see you soon 💖💖

[@charlesdarwin2667]

You have an excellent colouring book. This book is inevitable for budding artists whoever want to practise colouring techniques. But, unfortunately this book and any other book equivalent to this methodological quality aren't available in India.

[@sirius000severus]

Great review, dear Karen, as usual! Could you please tell me what brand of electric sharpener you use? Thank you for your amazing videos! Your voice is so relaxing! Hugs from Belgium 🇧🇪😘👋🏼

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you www.amazon.com/dp/B08FSL26DY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_14NY5Z6VMHRYHB3R9D6E?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@michealrivera2228]

Do they work just as prisma and other name brands

[@louisescherbain312]

Beautiful

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@meloniebolton3918]

Thank you for doing this because the 240 set supposed to be light-fast so again thank you for doing this tutorial on these color pencils

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thanks for watching!

[@meloniebolton3918]

@@ZucchiniKitty You welcomed, out of the pencils which should I get the 240 set of the Kalour or the 180 set?

[@deborahjane68]

You are so Talented

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thanks 🤗

[@nafordebi]

i have a question hopefully you'll see it before i get paid lol, are these the premium or the professional and do you know which is better , these look really good i have high end pencils but i'm a painter not a colorist and i'm using my colored pencils now before i only used watercolor pencils

[@ZucchiniKitty]

These are the red box listed here: www.amazon.com/dp/B08N4H31G7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_98HZPV6M0ZRET84DZ5B5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@colorcolorlily786]

Thank you your sharing, and I to know your sharp rubber . Where I can buy it. Thankyou

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you, I listed all the erasers in the description box 😊

[@cathysparks2797]

Did you know these pencils are water soluble? They mimic watercolor pencils. And do best on smoother paper like a hot press instead of cold press which is rougher in texture. Just thought I’d throw this in, you may already know this. BTW, I got the 240 set. I also got the starjoy 120 set of pencils

[@jojosaylor8996]

Kalour do have 120 watercolor set you can buy. I have that set awhile it's OK budget pencils set but not my favorite watercolor

[@dollsvintagecollectors2024]

Are they similar with castle art?

[@valwadsworth3044]

You have me sold on these pencils but could you please tell me what that flat edge tool you used to make the feathers on the bird. Thanks for another great video.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

It is called the slice tool, it is listed in the description box 😊

[@sharlenechapman6718]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@rorilee9791]

Curious. How do you decide on which pencils you're going to use for which project? What is your favorite overall set? Thank you!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Favorite is Faber Castell Polychromos, I have one book I am doing in Prisma's only, One with ink only, the rest is just what I feel like using that day...😊

[@rorilee9791]

@@ZucchiniKitty Thank you :) I've never been over fond of the Polys, but I'm not sure why--it has more to do with how they feel in my hand to any performance issues bc they're certainly no slouch there! I recently got back into coloring, and was debating picking up the Kalour set just for fun, or just biting the bullet and getting Polys any way.

[@rosemarryrose1210]

Hello looks great

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@veystone2580]

So, what is the difference between this one with elk and the one that pictures an elephant on the tin? Both are 180 set, so Im confused as which to buy!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

The Elephant one is 3.3mm core and the Elk one has 3.8mm, that is about the only difference I could tell with a quick look

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

These look like the scorpion type sets? What do you think? Tfs

[@ZucchiniKitty]

I prefer these pencils to the Scorpion/black widow's, but that is just my opinion

[@colorcolorlily786]

Or a cutter?it is very nice to use

[@ZucchiniKitty]

www.amazon.com/dp/B08J3QRG9W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XY6DBXMH84T1NAJXASXV

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

Very nice….I have to stop with the buying for a bit….but its hard….

[@ZucchiniKitty]

I understand

[@lotuskim296]

Out of stock in Amazon, may I ask u how much the set? I'm checking aliexpress, not much cheap there...

[@ZucchiniKitty]

www.amazon.com/dp/B08N4H31G7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JXZ6X40M12ZW5CAA6B1R?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@lotuskim296]

@@ZucchiniKitty I already tried ur link but out of stock...the reason why I'm asking the price so that I can wait in case ur link is cheaper price than Ali....Pl let me know the price,

[@lisalucchese4221]

Did you find that they smelled toxic when you received them or not too bad?

[@ZucchiniKitty]

When I first got them, like all pencils, I lay them out in their trays to air out for a couple days. They no longer have any scent at all 😊

[@c8Lorraine1]

I have the 240 set are they the same as the 180 set

[@ZucchiniKitty]

I only have the 180 set so I would not know if there is a difference...

[@greeneyedmimibostian3013]

So. Nice

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thanks

[@chrisg64]

I am struggling to color as good as you! 😭❤️

[@ladyhecate9450]

You are not alone! Lol.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

I practice daily....

[@elvia1878]

sorry, sorry, Have you blowed up he pages thaw show us? realy awsome

[@Shelleyweaver84]

They look very much like a lot of other pencils like black barrel brutfuner pencils and castle arts to name 2 off the top of my head.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

They look similar but they lay down differently...

[@Keniv.]

Hi Karen 💖 I am home, I might fall asleep…exhausted. 💖💖

[@ZucchiniKitty]

💖💖

[@colorcolorlily786]

Is it a sharp knife？

[@ZucchiniKitty]

It is a ceramic blade, not sharp

[@courbry123]

Karen, beautiful pics. I think you could use any brand of pencils and your pictures would turn out stunning. I struggle with some pencils.

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you so much!

[@angelasantos4730]

I have Kalour Colored Pencils 180 and Kalour Colored Pencils 240 😁

[@yazosoyo]

Karen, I’m sure you can do color with dollar store pencils!

[@ZucchiniKitty]

Thank you

[@specialk8927]

They picture looks a bit dull the colors don’t pop

[@user-cm3ff2hl4y]

These are from Chinese company???