I've always loved Prismacolor colored pencils, but these col-erase pencils have honestly changed everything. They are not as soft as the regular Prismacolor colored pencils, so it is significantly easier to take notes and sketch with them. These are basically color coded pencils; the erasers that come attached to the barrels are fantastic and erases lines beautifully (unless you pressed down really hard when making the lines).
Cons: -Like any wooden pencil, if you drop them on the floor, the lead inside may break into little segments, and it will be near-useless when trying to sharpen since the lead pieces will just fall right out.
-As stated above, if you go over the same line or press down firmly onto your surface with these, they will leave a noticeable mark when you try to erase them.
-They don't seem blend too nicely on top of each other, if that matters to you.
-Lastly, if you are working on a detailed piece or are rendering with the col-erase pencils and are not careful about where you are positioning your hand, your work will smudge! The lead is harder than regular colored pencils but softer than, say, an HB pencil. Your hand(s) will be colorful if you do not watch out.
Pros (that I have not already mentioned): -Convenient for note-taking, sketching, coloring, doing layouts, etc.. I love to take these around everywhere since I don't like committing to colored ink pens.
-Will not destroy regular pencil sharpeners. This information was so important to me.
-THESE ARE SO CHEAP ON AMAZON. I wish I'd bought my first set on here earlier, but I bought each color individually at my local art store for more than 1USD a piece. I'm definitely returning to Amazon to repurchase these if I run out.
| Manufacturer | Prismacolor |
|---|---|
| Brand | Prismacolor |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 3.6 x 0.7 inches |
| Item model number | 20517 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Closure | Twist |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | 2H |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 24 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Line Size | 0.7mm |
| Ink Color | Assorted |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SAN20517 |
