Are these pencils good for beginners?

Yes. They are pre-sharpened, blend easily and the glued leads tolerate rough handling, which suits people still learning pressure control.

How do they compare with a 24- or 36-count set?

They match or beat budget rivals on lead durability and smoothness, but the 12-color palette is narrower, so you will mix more shades yourself.

Do the leads break easily?

Less than most. The leads are glued into the wood along their length, which is the main reason owners report few breakages.

Are they fade-resistant?

Pentel rates the colors as long-lasting and fade-resistant, so finished drawings hold up better than with cheap dye-based pencils.

12 assorted-color pencils, pre-sharpened, in a single pack.

Can I use them for professional illustration?

For rough sketches and studies, yes. For finished, blend-heavy illustration, the small palette and soft leads make a larger artist-grade set a better fit.

Where is the Pentel Colored Pencil Set 12-Colors cheapest?

At Quill, for $4.38, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Pentel Colored Pencil Set 12-Colors?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Quill, Staples.

Pentel Colored Pencil Set 12-Colors

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What reviewers say

Buyers generally treat these as dependable everyday colored pencils, with the glued leads and smooth laydown getting the most praise. The common complaint is the small 12-color range, which pushes people toward larger sets for real artwork.

What people mention

Lead strengthPraisedOwners say the glued leads survive drops and hard coloring without snapping.
Color laydownPraisedReviewers describe smooth, even strokes that blend into subtle shades.
Color rangeCriticisedBuyers find 12 colors limiting and often buy a bigger set for serious work.
SharpeningMixedThe wood sharpens cleanly, but the soft leads dull quickly with heavy use.

About the Pentel Colored Pencil Set 12-Colors

This set includes 12 assorted-color Pentel colored pencils. The pencils have real wood casings and come pre-sharpened.

The colors apply smoothly and evenly, and they blend easily to make subtle shades, tints and color mixtures. The leads are completely glued in, which makes them strong and break resistant. The colors are long-lasting and fade-resistant.

The pencils can be used for drawing, illustrations, designs, sketches, posters, murals, portraits and caricatures.

Brand

Pentel

Pencil type

Drawing pencils

Quantity

12 pencils per pack

Colors

Assorted multicolor

Material

Real wood-cased pencils

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