Are Old Prismacolor Pencils Better Than New Prismacolor Premier Pencils?

In this video I compare vintage 1980s Berol Prismacolor pencils to new Prismacolors from Newell. I find out if the older set of prisma colors are really that much better than the new ones. I take an in-depth look at both pencils to see which one performs better in a variety of categories from blending durability color pigment quality and wax bloom. If you have any experience with prisma colors let me know what you think in the comments below. I hope you enjoy this video thanks for watching! Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for when I post my newest videos!
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[@STICKYArt]

Do you have any experience with Prismacolor pencils? Would you like to see them bring back the old formula?

[@d00mhound]

i found myself a set of Berol Prismacolors from goodwill (out of the original box, and random colors), and I plan on trying them, and compare them for myself.

[@marvin7318]

Great video thanks, I recently bought a full 48 berol pack at a thrift store for 5$

[@STICKYArt]

You scored! A 48 pack of berol go for a $30-50 sometimes more depending on condition on ebay!

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

I never knew They were owned by Berol before. The berol style box is better because I’d use the box to store and use them whereas now, the tins and trays I don’t use. Such an informative video - thank you 🙏

[@ChadQuick270W]

Nice set of the Berol pencils made in the USA 🇺🇸. I sold many of these while working knitting in the office supply business. Great review 👍🏻

[@Juliveus]

my grandma gave me 120 berol i didn't know it was vintage before

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I have some berol prismacolor, they are dreamy, buttery smooth and vibrant. My fave has always been Lavender (discontinued), True Green, and Carmine Red. I still use them, but sparingly because I don’t want to run out 😢

[@STICKYArt]

They truly do not make them like they used too… 🥲

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

They still had the breakage. The cores were centered better. My originals are one of the treasures of my life. I get em out all the time and occasionally do some stuff with em.

[@gemininosaga]

I own a set of prismas still made in the US but they have a Sanford stamp dated on 2004 and aren’t sharpened. To be honest I haven’t got to use them since my actual set made in Mexico still have a very long way to go.

[@danieldraws]

Sweet video!

[@Hinoema01]

I have some Faber-Castell prismacolors. Do you know how well those work?

[@GoldArtsYT]

i didn't know they used to be berol,, very interesting video :)

[@STICKYArt]

Thanks 🙏 they were originally made by eagle pencil company in the 1930s then later made separate Berol company for Prismacolor ! Lots of history haha 😂

[@GoldArtsYT]

@@STICKYArt oh wow!!

[@12snapper43]

Now it’s 2024. I picked up a prism premier pencil in hobby lobby and it was so thin I wouldn’t have been comfortable holding it for a long time. And the surface was not shiny paint like the berols. Just the size turned me off.

[@boinecastillo7455]

Dam i just scored i got a 72 piece set all there .used some pencils but theyre all fairly new. Great condition 1996 box . From my girls dad basement he didnt want. And i also got some Prisma color pencils made from sanford

[@STICKYArt]

Score 👍👍 good quality supplies! They have gotten somewhat pricy over the years especially the older pencils (especially Berol before Sanford now Newell took over)

[@boinecastillo7455]

That's so cool and ironic I saw ur video the day after lol

[@cianmoriarty7345]

It's entirely possible that the old ones hardened over time.