Holbein deals
Holbein is a Japanese art-materials maker known for pigment-heavy watercolors, gouache and colored pencils favored by illustrators and fine artists. This page currently lists no live deals, so there is no saving to report. The products covered are the Artists' Colored Pencil Sets, including the 12-color Basic set and the 50-color Pastel set.
Prices at every store and price history for Holbein products.
Holbein products: prices and price history
Questions and answers
- When does Holbein go on sale?
- Holbein discounts cluster around back-to-school season in late summer and holiday sales in November and December. Art-supply retailers also clear open-stock and discontinued sets at other times. There are no live Holbein deals on this page right now.
- Where is Holbein cheapest?
- Japanese importers and specialty art retailers usually undercut general craft chains on Holbein pencils and watercolors. Large sets cost less per pencil than small ones, so the 50-color Pastel set is the better value per color if you use those tones. Compare the listed store prices on each product page before buying.
- What are Holbein's best products?
- Holbein is best known for its Artists' Watercolor and Acryla Gouache lines, which carry high pigment loads and stay vivid when dry. The Artists' Colored Pencils are softer than many brands and blend well, which suits layering and illustration work.
- What is the difference between the 12-color Basic and 50-color Pastel sets?
- The Basic set of 12 covers core hues for everyday drawing and travel. The Pastel set of 50 trades saturated darks for soft, muted tones, so it suits portrait and floral work more than bold graphics.
- What is Holbein's return policy?
- Holbein does not sell directly to US shoppers, so returns go through the retailer you bought from. Check that store's window and whether opened sets qualify before ordering.