How do these compare with Faber-Castell Polychromos?

Premier cores are softer and waxier, so they blend faster and feel creamier. Polychromos are harder and hold a sharp point longer for fine detail.

Are they good for adult coloring books?

Yes. The soft lead covers paper texture quickly and blends well, which suits coloring books. Keep a sharpener handy because the cores dull fast.

The soft wax core is more fragile than a hard pencil. Avoid dropping them and sharpen with a gentle hand to reduce tip breakage.

They are wax-based and not water-soluble. They can be blended with odorless mineral spirits or a colorless blender pencil.

This is a single pencil in Dark Umber, packed in a box. Sets with multiple colors are sold separately.

The pigments are non-toxic, but Prismacolor positions Premier for adults and professionals. The soft tips are fragile in young hands.

At School Specialty, for $148.72, as of our latest check.

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$148.72at School SpecialtyChecked Nov 8

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