- Are these good for beginners?
- Yes, if you want soft, blendable color and don't mind sharpening often. They are less forgiving than hard student pencils because the cores are brittle.
- How do they compare with Faber-Castell Polychromos?
- Premier cores are softer, more opaque and blend faster; Polychromos is harder, holds a sharper point and resists breakage better. Premier suits bold, painterly work; Polychromos suits fine detail.
- Why do the pencils break?
- The wax core is soft and the wood casing is thin, so drops and rough shipping can crack cores. Storing them flat and sharpening gently helps.
- Is the 150 set worth it over smaller sets?
- It gives the full range, including grays and less common hues, in one purchase. If you only draw portraits or landscapes, a smaller set covers most needs.
- Are they safe for children?
- The packaging lists ages 6 and up, but the soft, brittle cores and permanent pigment make them a better fit for supervised older kids and adults.
- Do they work on dark paper?
- Yes. The opaque cores show up well on toned and black paper, though light colors need several passes.
- Where is the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack cheapest?
- At Target, for $139.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack?
- Rated 2 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencil Sets 150-pack?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Michaels.