Although these are not the most expensive colored pencils they are near the top of the list. They are definitely nice. The colors go down smoothly, very similar to Prismacolor. They sharpen nicely and even very sharp points don't break too easily unless too much pressure is used.
Even though they are expensive I wish I had gone the extra mile and gotten more than 40 colors. On the other hand, since they work almost as well as other brands I suppose the 40 are good enough.
The color range is good.
They seem to be sturdy enough - no unusual breakage. The box they come in has extra padding that's permanently bonded to the bottom of the top tray and to the inside of the box cover to protect the pencils. There's also a foam mold to hold each pencil securely in it's place. This packaging really adds a lot to pencil protection. Other manufacturers would do well to copy this package design.
Recommended if you're willing to shell out the money. Beginners should use the very popular mid-range brand if they want something better than bargain level pencils before buying something like the Caran d'Ache pencils.
| Manufacturer | Cell Distributors |
|---|---|
| Brand | Caran d'Ache |
| Item Weight | 1.19 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item model number | 6901.740 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | multicolour |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Material Type | Cedar Wood |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 40 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6901.740 |
