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Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set

Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set

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$14.00at The Analog StationerChecked Nov 12

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $14.00 at The Analog Stationer on Nov 12.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set

The Mitsubishi Polycolor 12 Colored Pencil Set is a Japanese-made artist-grade set with soft, richly pigmented cores that blend and layer smoothly. It suits sketchers, illustrators and hobbyists who want strong color payoff with control. Against budget student pencils it offers better blending and a sturdier core, but the 12-color range is small next to larger Polycolor sets and open-stock lines. The compact tin keeps the set portable.

Best forArtists and illustrators who blend and layerHobbyists and adult coloringSketching and shading on the goBuyers wanting a small Japanese-made starter set
Pros
  • Rich, highly pigmented color
  • Soft, smooth, blendable cores
  • Good layering and control
  • Durable lead that resists breakage
  • Compact, sturdy tin
  • Made in Japan
Cons
  • Only 12 colors, so limited range
  • Soft cores wear down faster than hard leads
  • Not ideal for very fine technical detail
  • Small set for serious full-color work

Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set prices at every store

  • The Analog StationerNew

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    $14.00Checked Nov 12
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  • AmazonNew

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    $20.44Checked Nov 12
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Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set price history

Lowest price we've seen: $20.44 on Nov 12 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

Owners of the Polycolor line praise its smooth, creamy laydown and strong pigment, and many treat it as a step up from student pencils. The main complaint is the limited color count in the 12-pencil tin and how quickly the soft cores wear down.

What people mention
  • PigmentPraisedOwners say colors go down rich and vivid with little pressure.
  • BlendingPraisedReviewers report the soft cores blend and layer smoothly.
  • Lead durabilityMixedThe cores resist breaking, but the soft lead wears down faster than harder pencils.
  • Color rangeCriticisedBuyers find 12 colors limiting and often want larger sets or open stock.

About the Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set

The Mitsubishi Polycolor 12 Colored Pencil Set has 12 artist-grade colored pencils made in Japan. The cores are smooth, blendable and richly pigmented. The lead is soft yet durable.

The pencils give good control and can be layered. They suit sketching, shading, detailed color work, drawing and coloring.

The set comes in a compact, sturdy tin case that is easy to carry.

Brand
Polycolor (Mitsubishi)
Count
12 colored pencils
Core
Soft, durable, blendable, highly pigmented lead
Grade
Artist-grade
Origin
Made in Japan
Case
Portable tin
Uses
Drawing, coloring, shading, layering

Questions and answers

Are these good for beginners?
Yes. The soft, blendable cores are forgiving and give strong color with light pressure, which suits people learning to layer and shade.
How do they compare with Polychromos or Prismacolor?
Polycolor cores are softer and creamier than Polychromos and closer to Prismacolor Premier in laydown, with good lightfastness for a Japanese oil-based pencil.
Can I buy single pencils to expand the set?
Polycolor is sold in open stock in Japan and through some art suppliers, so you can add individual colors, though availability varies by region.
Do they work for detailed work?
They handle shading and detail well, but the soft cores are better for broader strokes than for very fine technical lines.
What is in the tin?
Twelve artist-grade colored pencils in a compact metal tin.
Where is the Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set cheapest?
At The Analog Stationer, for $14.00, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Polycolor - 12 Colored Pencil Set?
2 stores we checked sell it, including The Analog Stationer, Amazon.

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