NEW Faber-Castell BLACK EDITION Colored Pencils [Unboxing & Review]

Faber-Castell recently released a brand new line of colored pencils that they’re calling the “Black Edition.” They are a black triangular pencil that is relatively affordable. But how do they fit into the Faber-Castell ecosystem? Why do you think that they created this new line of pencils and for whom? How well do they color? Those questions and more are answered in this Faber-Castell Black Edition Colored Pencils Review and Unboxing.
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00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:01:04 - Black Edition & Faber-Castell Ecosystem
00:06:43 - Unboxing & Swatching the Black Edition Pencils
00:14:24 - Black Edition Pencil Specifications
00:17:33 - Coloring with the Black Edition Pencils
00:19:41 - Reveal & Final Recommendations
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[@barbarawilliams4813]

I would be interested in a head to head of the Faber Castell pencils.

[@VictorvanSchagen]

I recently bought the 100-set, and can give additional feedback on them. - The triangular barrel is indeed hard to sharpen. The blade bites into the wood, making it hard to turn the barrel. Forcing it breaks off wood fragments. The best tool is a new, sharp manual sharpener. - The triangular barrel is also not pleasant to hold for larger hands. There is one specific way to hold it comfortably, so I can't just grab and go, but need a moment to adjust my grip. - The 100-set has additional neon and pastel colours. The leads of the neon pencils are noticeably harder than the others. - I have one pencil where the lead is very weak and crumbly, and needs a very sharp sharpener. - In a set as large as this, yellows are underrepresented. Only 4 that I can truly call 'yellow', including neon and pastel yellow. Ultimately, I do not regret buying this set. There are lovely colours, and on more toothy paper feel smooth to use. For the price, they still exceeded my expectations. They are perfect 'fun' pencils for sketching, without being worried you get the most out of it.

[@lauramcdougal3952]

Why is this set so expensive? Amazon has them at 94.00. The 50 set is at 20.77.

[@FazartOrganization]

"Pass or purchase" sounds like an awesome series for a wide variety of tools/medium, you should definitely do that! You can have a rating system (1* - 5*) and a final result -- pass or purchase.

[@mermaidjaffa9135]

I have these too! They are a beautiful set of 24 colours. For layering, I paint a coat Liquitex Clear Gesso onto the paper. Once its fully dry, I add lots of colours. You just have to remember to use a fixative on it when you're done, or the pencil dusts will come off eventually. On gessoed paper, the colours appear richer and brighter, than when you're using it on plain un-textured paper.

[@BoGilmore]

I always appreciate your in depth reviews. Rose is so sweet to watch. It was funny watching her sleep quietly during the video. It was funnier when she barked and wagged her tail in her sleep. It was hilarious when she woke up with bed head.

[@pollyweinmann5082]

I would most definitely be interested in a class on what is best to color on black paper. Thank you for offering. You are the very best!

[@judyconstantino7035]

Yes, please do a video on the best colored pencils on black!

[@DieterPrivate]

Posca Pencils are the best on black paper, at least from my experience.

[@Aurora_262]

@@DieterPrivate Those are markers

[@DieterPrivate]

@@Aurora_262 nope, Posca Pencils are real and are coloured pencils. You can even find a video about them on this channel.

[@SteelBlueVision]

Five thumbs up for a black paper follow-up! With regard to the difficulties when trying to layer them, I bet it is because of how soft they are and tend to quickly saturate the peaks and valleys of relatively smooth paper. I bet if you try them on a more coarse dark paper, like one made for pastels for example, that they would probably layer much better.

[@RitaFz]

I bought the 100 Black Edition set. They’re fun and make a nice addition to my collection of pencils.

[@shannarablackwater7004]

I hv the 100 set too. Really enjoy them

[@nikkik5720]

Yes please do the follow up video featuring coloring on black paper.

[@tommiesmith8925]

I would love to see a Faber-Castell head to head. Thanks for a very informative video.👍👍🙏🏽

[@donnajones6379]

I've had these coloured pencils for about 2 years now. They aren't a new pencil here in Australia 🦘. So I wouldn't say they are trying to copy the Amazon Basic pencils. I only found out about the Amazon basic pencils just the other day and cannot get them here in Australia unless you order from UK Amazon. Plus when these black edition came out here they could only be purchased at chain store here called Big W ....not Amazon. Anyhow I like them! I feel they are similar to the Prisma pencils. I would recommend them if you can't afford the Prisma 👍

[@jeannettetranter6234]

Hi, yes I’ve also had these pencil for about 2years, bought them from Big W in Australia. They are not at all expensive and aimed more for students and children. I love them. Have just recently purchased the 100 set.

[@01sansara]

I have them for 2 months, and they are so amazing, I love them. To compare Premier and Black Edition, is B.E. better in budget. Also pencil lead is great quallity ... I have 100 set❤🏖🌜🌈🔥🌈⛄

[@kai7241]

@@jeannettetranter6234I am in Australia too, where did you purchase the 100 set? I found 50 set at Officeworks

[@shannarablackwater7004]

Hi Jennifer and Steve. During my recovery from surgery i hv treated myself to the 100 set of these. Im finally able to try them a little now and really enjoying them n the colour selection is much better too.

[@Amanda.0317]

Was curious about these pencils and im glad you made this review ❤ Thanks Jennifer! I would LOVE to see a three way head 2 head for Faber Castell lines! Been wondering whats my best option to try out having a limited budget and a big case of FSS 😂 Hope you guys are able to make it! Love your hair too ❤ Thanks again Jennifer and Steve ❤

[@jillwiswall5386]

I’d be very interested to hear what you recommend for black paper! And the Faber-Castell head to head to head sounds like a fun and useful video too!

[@vilvile]

One clarification is that the “black edition” (triangular barrel) is produced for the European market. There is a 100-color variation called Ecosoft, same black wood, but round barrel, for Latin America.

[@andrs_a]

Those colored pencils were released in Colombia 4 years ago under the label supersoft instead of black edition

[@spin1793]

I just received my box and all my pencils are correctly named and numbered. I also had no issue layering. I don't have any issues with sharpening either, so I am liking them. I am sorry you did not have a good experience with them.

[@artsy_endo]

For what I've heard that pencils were created to take good quality affordable pencils to South America, I believe that's one of the reasons they are made in Brazil, I might be wrong but that's my understanding. As they people start to take interest they start to sell it every were, but Brazil had the 100 set available for months and months before it reached other markets. I'm am curious to see how the 100 set is balanced colour wise.. I just got the skin tone set as I was curious to try it and missing some skin tone pencils and I think they seem nice, at least soft, but haven't play with them enough to have a final opinion. I was surprised that you had problems with sharpening, I've use the dahle 133 and it was fine, maybe give it a try to see if you have better luck with it.. Thank you for another video.. ❤

[@karenseelentag5140]

Hi Jennifer, Yes, I would like to see the competition between the three colored pencil set. I was wondering why some pencils are designed as a triangle. I really do love your channel.

[@LorenIannantuono-ko2hz]

Thank you for the review on these pencils. I would be interested to find out more on which pencils you recommend to work on black paper.

[@baddkatt9504]

Me too :) -- Thank you for all your wonderful reviews!

[@celesteamberbagley3996]

I’ve had this set for almost two years here in the UK. I love using them. They are very comfortable in my hands. I would love to see a head to head on these pencils.

[@daryllynn5406]

I absolutely love these colored pencils! To layer i just go slow and gentle! When my picture is done i spray it so it lasts a lot longer. They came out with a black edition 100 count. And yes i grabbed it! Faber castell has been listening to its customers. The black edition came out in a 36 and then people asked for a bigger set and we got a 60 count and finally we have the 100!!!! I just love how easy they blend,. I love how easy it is to put color down on an adult colorbook. I love the color range! Im going to try putting glitter gel pens down on top of a picture colored with black edition pencils. I also want to try coloring a picture with alcohol markers first and then try these pencils on top.

[@commonsensebeliever6723]

Thanks for your review. I got excited about pencils that would be more vibrant on black paper, and your excellent coverage of this new line convinced me to pass, too. I have Polychromos 60 and just starting out. Having practiced on a few coloring books and inspirational cards, I sealed them with gloss spray and gave them to friends. So, now beginning to explore different papers and subject matter and accessory items. You mentioned Derwent pencils being more opaque and good on black paper, so I would love to see you do a review like that...

[@ritacoinu7374]

Always love a little cameo of your dog . Thank you very much for the review. It was very informative, concise and complete. Sending hugs from Italy. Rita ❤❤❤❤

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for watching!

[@yvonnekraemer9364]

Hello Jennifer and Steve, I would also like to learn more about which pencils work best on black and also especially tan paper! Thank you!

[@chachiwahi]

Michaels stores in our area carry Goldfaber open stock.

[@tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon]

Yep. Same here.

[@jeannettetranter6234]

Jennifer, thank you for all the reviews and tutorials. I’ve had the Faber Castell black edition pencils for approximately 2 years. They are sold here in Australia along side the other Faber Castell Classic or Red line aimed at children/students. I have just purchased the 100 set from Amazon Australia for $ 85 Au ( this is the total cost including free delivery from UK) - approx $57 US. I really do like these pencils - really good budget pencil. They work really well we reasonably good layering on Amazon paper and of cause better on my better quality paper. My grand kids love them, easy to use and great for the dark or coloured papers. Great for projects. Would certainly recommend as a great student grade pencil.

[@aliyacozens6445]

I have got this pencils. My journey started with purchasing them for my sons friends, as a birthday present , as an addition to the colouring books. They are stylish and good looking pencils exactly for teenagers. They are not marketed as adult pencils. They were not available in set of 50 in Germany. Only small sets. So I wasnt interested getting them for myself . Later on when I saw 50, I bought them. I loved them. Use in Lulu Mayo books and have no issues. I have set of 100 as well but didnt open yet. I think they are great value for money. Set of 100 costs 36€. They are definitely much better than classic red line.

[@le2382]

Thank you for the review! I’m definitely interested in watching a video about the best coloured pencils for black paper. I’ve been on a quest to find the coloured pencils that look the best on black paper!

[@Thomas.J.Archer]

These were my first coloured pencils I still love them but nothing beats polychromos :) You’ve introduced me to adult Coloring Thank you Coloring Bliss team.

[@ladynym89]

Thank you for the review! And yess, I would like a video of what pencils are better for drawing on black paper

[@diannafitzhenry3259]

A head to head would be great & thank you for this very thorough review.

[@oliverl1817]

I like this for coloring book. The tin looks cool.

[@jenniferwilson6212]

Great video, would definitely love a video on best colored pencils for black paper. Thank you.

[@katecurrie7499]

Such a useful video, thank you so much. Certainly would be interested in Faber Castel comparisons 💖

[@suzannahporter]

A video on colored pencils black paper? Yes please! My journey into colored pencils on black paper has been hard! Many people use hotpress watercolor paper for when they want to have only a little tooth to make the most opaque pencil art, but hotpress watercolor paper in black is hard to find. I dont remember the derwent drawing line in your last black paper video. Id love to see how various brands fare againat each other in terms of opaqueness, and what black paper to use. ❤

[@glasshalfsunny]

Yes, bring on the Faber-Castell Showdown/Smackdown comparison!!! I am tempted to get either the Red line or the Gold Faber due to the cost, but if I would be disappointed, then I would save up for the Polychromos.

[@karo1564]

Save up for the polychromos!!! They are worlds apart from the Red Line ( school pencils) and Goldfaber (ok, but much less pigment and harder than Polychromos).

[@vanessaval9325]

Oh my... I love the way they looked on the black paper! 👁️👁️💌 Thanks Jennifer for always putting out informative content for us colorists. Plus your just to cute🤗

[@iravarinia]

They’re surprisingly look so good on black paper! So vibrant!

[@Gamer_Allie]

Thank you for this video. I would love to see a video for the best colored pencils for black paper. ❤

[@livysouza1983]

In Brazil, Faber-Castell named it Super Soft. I like it a looot...

[@vanessamarella]

Sim!! Nossos SuperSofts

[@Emmawilliams83]

Hi Jennifer,Steve and rose .. thank you for this upload I really appreciate these videos as they me as what to purchase tysmfs 🥰

[@rosehavenkennel7948]

Yes! I would love to find out what is the best pencil for black paper.

[@CrystalsColorStyle]

I think these have been out for a few years they just came out in bigger sets more recently. I have the Eco Super Soft version in a 50 set they're nice but think they are def more for the children or beginner market 🙂

[@pepperjackey5899]

I bought the 24 count for my black paper. I’m still playing with them, and I like them. Hopefully with practice I may get more color payoff. But I love the pencils. What color is your nail polish? Pretty blue! Please do more on black paper, thank you 😊

[@shannarablackwater7004]

I have to agree with Alison D. I too would love see a comparison vid between these and the Black Widow collection. They look amazing together in the same case

[@astridgarcia888]

Thank you for this review !

[@colourcharm1401]

I bought these pencils to use in the Amazon books with black toner backgrounds. After one experiment, I was a little under whelmed. I think it's because the paper is a few shades away from true black. I wonder if using an inexpensive black alcohol marker on the page before coloring with the pencils would improve the pencils use on the Amazon paper for background effects? Might be worth a shot, for others that don't mind coloring on the much whined about "Amazon paper." Lol I actually prefer the Amazon paper over some other types. I've found ways to get nice results. I'm not into the whole battle of pencils sets thing. I find it's an apple versus oranges thing. Different supplies have different uses.

[@thatgaltabitha]

I’m a new subscriber, and I sooooo appreciated this review!! You were super thorough and honest, and I appreciated how you described what they are and aren’t good for. Since I’m looking for pencils that layer better, I’ll keep searching for my next 50 pencil set. Would love to hear your thoughts on the best pencils for black paper if you could get around to making one at some point.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Jennifer, your hair looks so pretty!

[@lorihill6756]

What pencils do you recommend for tan and black paper? My go to pencils are my prismacolor a and just started using Polychromos a little… but enjoyed this video and wondering what to use? That being said … I don’t venture from white paper hardly at all…

[@ellenscofield6952]

I ordered these pencils ( amazon uk, triangular). I do like these for a budget pencil.

[@Erdhenne]

Faber-Castell Black Edition are not made to compede with Amazon colored pencils. Just because you didn't saw them before does not mean they didn't exist for years now. 🙃 It's a German brand. Faber-Castell has many more different lines. The classic in the red line, than there are the trip color pencil made in Indonesia if I remember right. They are way more soft than the classis. (There are also two classic variations. One with number and one without.) Grip are a water soluble colored pencil. The black edition were sold in 100 colored packs for quite a while in south asian regions including India. In Germany we had up to 36 colors. But since two years ago, we also can buy the 100 set. They also released a new set with base skin tones recently. Just to clear that up. 😋 Maybe, if you buy pencils from other countries, you could ask artists from that country about the materials.

[@iravarinia]

Please do more references for black paper colored pencils. Would love to see more!

[@Gamer_Allie]

I would love to see a comparison between these and the black widow pencils.

[@shannarablackwater7004]

Definitely. I hv these 2 sets in the same case. They look awesome together ❤️

[@24get24give]

funny, I thought of those too, watching this

[@juliaomcs]

Thank you, great information on those pencils.

[@bananenbrotundgemusetoast4596]

I use these ones for practicing in my art creation sketchbook :)

[@01sansara]

I have these coloured pencils Black Edition. And I love them. Really very good quality🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌦

[@janeteggleston4764]

I have seen at least 2 colorists in the UK use and comment on these pencils using a set of 100. Their reactions were of a positive tone.

[@Melinda-S]

Thank you. I heard of these a couple years ago, but they were hard to get here in the US. I've bought Goldfaber open stock pencils are at Micheals.

[@melissa61272]

Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. I was debating on if I should purchase these or not and after watching your video I have decided I do not need them.😊

[@thunder2165]

yes yes please, i need to know what is the best pencil on black background, are the derwent color line lightfast?

[@andrewguzowski163]

I love these pencils. They work great with the Joanna Bradford coloring books

[@danyelhudon458]

The best colored pencils for black paper are Prismacolors Premier’s, use dry Caran d’Ache (Museum) and use of dry Faber Castell (Albrecht Durer + Black Edition) I had twenty colored pencils brands and these are my best results on Fabriano Black paper 300g/m2. Hope these informations may be helpful to someone! From Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦, 😊❤

[@DieterPrivate]

Try the Posca Pencils and be amazed, they are simply the best on black paper.

[@mariapierce638]

Thanks for another great review. I purchased the 36 set about a month ago and so far have only swatched on tan paper. I did like the way they swatched out very much. Not Poly or Prisma, but still very good. I feel like I will be using them quite a bit. My 36 set does have the correct #736 pencil and no other issues of that sort. I completely agree that the triangular shape is annoying to sharpen. I was also unhappy with the lack of color names. Thanks for finding a fix for that. :) The 36 set does not have the stand, but I'm sure it would have ended up in the trash anyway. The packaging is pretty bad. I had to put them in a pencil roll or I would never have used them. I would like very much to see a Faber Castell line head to head. Please include the black edition also. I LOVED Rose's happy dreams in the background.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Looks good. Thanks for the review.👍👌

[@twingytwango6971]

I’m going to purchase the 50 set now, just to see if they have found and corrected the errors.

[@suzannahporter]

Are these the same as the eco super soft set? They seem the same, but super soft are round, not triangular. But is the core the same?

[@danettetrostle7173]

The classic is one of my favorite ! I have the Black edition a nice pencil set and the gold Fabre.😎

[@boopeep9670]

Please do a head to head comparison on black paper! Thanks for reviewing these I’m wanting a cheaper but best bang for my budget dollar. You have helped me to pass and make a better choice.

[@photonella]

Thank you for the review. I was going to buy them, because I thought they were specifically for black paper, but I can see that they are not up to my standard. I own full set of Polychromos and it seems like they will be better long term.

[@ainhoaalvarez2407]

Thanks for showing us these pencils. There's one box of 12 pastel black edition, do you know if they are diferent colors or a selection of these ones? And ...yes!!! We need that comparative between the diferent fc

[@daryllynn5406]

I have Mr.Pen manual sharpeners. And they sharpen real well. The triangle shape is ergonomic for people with arthritic hands. I bought my 50 ct. Set in aug.2022 and i bought the 36 ct. Set in 2020. These have been around for a few years. Hope this helps. Have a colorful blissful day.

[@nywf1824]

Was put off by the sharpening issue at 21:27 but caved and bought the 12 set neon & pastel to try. Your Exacto sharpener was the issue, i was able to get them into my Eagle electric sharpener to do all in 1 step. A little tight but it worked fine. The fine points did snap easy with just a little over light pressure used but overall pencils still ok and I like them.

[@geckonia]

Now I want to try my derwent drawing pencils on black paper. 🎉

[@iravarinia]

Head to head to head competition sounds interesting to do!!

[@ashleymarie9156]

Like the faber castell head to head idea! Please also consider doing a prismacolor color along too…been a while I think since you used prisma!

[@sugarcandy243]

I would love to see a comparison between the Polychromos and Goldfabers especially. I have niblings who are into art and I would love to gift them something from Faber Castel that's not a student grade but also not as expensive as my Polys!

[@A-Minor-Music]

Would love to see a head to head on various papers!

[@aldebaranaldana6105]

About the Marketing- These were actually produced for the latinamerican market with the "supersoft" label as a higher-school grade art supply and as an alternative to more expensive studio grade pencils. They are popular an well received, so well received in fact, that other cheap brands started marketing black pencils too aksksksksk Because of their popularity, Faber Castell brought them to different regions with the black edition tag. I don't think it has anything to do with Amazon •3• Lova ya videos uvu

[@oliverl1817]

I love this set so much. Much better than Chinese budget colored pencils. The wood has a nicer feeling while holding and drawing with the pencils.

[@MARIAdianeMARIE]

The head to head Faber Castell comparison is interesting. Go for it!

[@maribelyoung6445]

Yes, do so. I love the color pencil battles. 😂❤

[@Shaman369WZ]

Thanks for your feedback ❤

[@Superfreaky2]

I have these black edition pencils and love how soft they are, my set had none missing and even the most expensive brands can have mistakes with their manufacturing. I also think comparing them to other soft lead pencils would be better. I use these instead of my polychromos when i want a softer lead.

[@saraportland4358]

They are made in Brazil, they are school pencils, it means they are for children, not professional. So, for children it is a really good pencils. Faber Castell have 2 factories, German and Brazil. Brazil make all school pencils and in German they make the professional version. I know that cause I'm from Brazil. Also in Brazil we have what they call black edition in europe, we call super soft and there we have 120 pencils.

[@StoneWolf99801]

Id love to see a comparison between ALL the F-C Pencils on All the different types of paper! Compare the sa.e colors for the different sets on the different papers.......

[@sassybanjo3586]

This is very helpful because I wondered if they would do well on greyscale coloring pages. Probably will show grey through.

[@drbettyschueler3235]

I wondered about this set of pencils. I'm glad to hear I can pass on them as I really have enough pencils.

[@agnitamce9993]

Hi! I am interested in a review/recap of colored pencils or other tools for black paper. ❤

[@veronicadunn565]

I got the 36 set, now they have 100. I appreciate you saying they don't layer well, I thought that was me.

[@LarsLondian]

Faber-castell does make a sharpener for their color grip line made for the triangle shaped pencils, not sure if you have tried one of these before. Thanks for sharing take care L.L.

[@lauren_read_color]

Thanks so much for the excellent and comprehensive review. I have the 36 set and wasn't aware that there were larger sets. I was wondering how you printed the Mandala on the black paper ☺

[@alandrielschnabel2928]

Hi Jennifer, I'm indeed very interested for a following video using opaque colour pencils. That would be awesome. 🙏❤

[@c-side-]

Would love to see that pencils on black paper vid

[@bonniegeorge4677]

I once reached out directly to Faber Castell as one of my Polys that I purchased on Amazon kept breaking. They promptly sent me a replacement (and also a sharpener). So maybe let them know about the misidentified pencil to get the missing blue one. AND it would be !!great!! if you'd do a vid about which pencils are the best for black paper! 😊

[@VerrikaEva]

I love them. I have: FC 120 polychromos, FC Color Grip, FC Color Grip Sparkel FC Water Colors Staedtler Ergosoft Staedtler Design Journey KOH-I-NOOR POLYCOLOR KOH-I-NOOR-HARDMUTH Giotto skin tones Bruynzeel expression Colour Maped color pencils

[@indigoflat00]

Thanks for the honest review-they almost had me 😊

[@krystallkelly4619]

I'll be interested to see a comparison as well. I still have a box of Crayola FX bought in Canada more than 20 years ago, these pencils are awesome on black paper. Probably one of the best cheap brand I had for showing so well on a black surface . The box has 12 color only. Sadly, Crayola never released any pencils of that quality after. At least, not to my knowledge.

[@MrsBeasleys1111]

Great review❤

[@suzycooper5273]

Hi guys, what are my options to have printed black pages that show up the lines please?