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Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack

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$48.80at QuillChecked Nov 8

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $48.80 at Quill on Nov 8.
  • Checked at 6 stores.

Our take on the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack

The Prismacolor Premier 48-pack is a soft-core colored pencil set aimed at artists who blend and layer. The wax-based leads are thick and creamy, so color goes down smoothly and mixes easily on paper. Reviewers often call them the standard for serious colored pencil work, though the soft cores need frequent sharpening and can break if dropped. Compared with harder student pencils, they trade durability for richer, faster coverage.

Best forColored pencil artists who blend and layerAdult coloring and illustration workStudents moving up from budget pencilsPortrait and botanical drawing
Pros
  • Soft, creamy leads lay down rich color fast
  • Blends and layers smoothly
  • Wide 48-color range covers most palettes
  • Strong lightfastness for archival work
  • Works well on textured and toned paper
Cons
  • Soft cores wear down quickly and need frequent sharpening
  • Leads can snap if the pencil is dropped or sharpened roughly
  • Wax bloom can appear on finished drawings over time
  • Not the most durable choice for heavy-handed beginners

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack prices at every store

  • StaplesNew

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    $48.80Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • QuillNew

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    $48.80Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • WalmartNew

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    $49.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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    $64.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • Office DepotNew

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    $59.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • Msc Industrial SupplyNew

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    $97.56+ $12.99 shippingChecked Nov 8
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Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack price history

Lowest price we've seen: $48.80 on Nov 9 at Staples. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Artists widely praise the Premier line for smooth, blendable color and consider it a benchmark for colored pencil drawing. Complaints center on soft leads that break and run out fast, and on occasional quality differences between pencils in a set.

What people mention
  • Lead softnessPraisedOwners say the soft cores glide on and blend with little effort.
  • BreakageCriticisedReviewers report snapped tips and cores after drops or rough sharpening.
  • SharpeningMixedThe soft lead gives fine points but wears down fast, so sharpening is constant.
  • Color rangePraisedBuyers find the 48 colors cover most everyday palettes without gaps.
  • Quality controlMixedSome owners get a gritty or off-center pencil now and then in a set.

Specifications

Weight (oz)
16.0Source
Quantity (pcs)
48Source
Color
MulticolorSource
Features
Water BasedSource

Questions and answers

Are these good for beginners?
They work for beginners who want easy blending, but the soft leads break more easily under heavy pressure. A harder student pencil may be a better first set.
How do they compare with Prismacolor Scholar pencils?
Premier leads are softer and more pigmented, with better lightfastness. Scholar pencils are harder and cheaper, aimed at students.
Do they work for adult coloring books?
Yes. The soft cores fill large areas quickly and blend well, though you will sharpen often.
Are the pencils water-soluble?
No. Premier pencils are wax-based and dry; the watercolor line is sold separately.
What comes in the 48-pack?
Forty-eight pre-sharpened pencils in a tin, spanning the core color range. A sharpener is not included.
Will the leads break in normal use?
They hold up in normal drawing, but the soft cores are fragile if dropped or sharpened with too much force.
Where is the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack cheapest?
At Quill, for $48.80, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack?
6 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Quill, Walmart, Office Depot, Michaels.

Stores we've priced the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set 48-pack at

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