--- product_id: 1291848 title: "Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils" brand: "faber-castell" price: "87.50 OMR" currency: OMR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Faber Castell" url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils store_origin: OM region: Oman --- # 120 vibrant colors Unmatched lightfastness 3.8mm break-resistant lead Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils **Brand:** faber-castell **Price:** 87.50 OMR **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with colors that last a lifetime! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils by faber-castell - **How much does it cost?** 87.50 OMR with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils) ## Best For - faber-castell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted faber-castell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Thick, SV-bonded leads resist breakage and hold sharp points longer for uninterrupted flow. - • **Master Every Hue:** 120 premium, richly pigmented colors to fuel your creative vision. - • **Seamless Blending:** Buttery smooth oil-based leads enable effortless layering and professional-grade color mixing. - • **Iconic Craftsmanship:** Trusted Faber-Castell quality since 1761, proudly made in Germany for discerning artists. - • **Fade-Proof Brilliance:** Pigments with industry-leading lightfastness keep your artwork vivid for decades. ## Overview The Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils set offers 120 richly pigmented, oil-based pencils featuring 3.8mm thick, break-resistant leads with superior lightfastness. Designed for professional and hobby artists alike, these pencils blend smoothly and resist fading, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting artwork. Housed in a durable metal tin, this premium set from Faber-Castell—an art materials leader since 1761—delivers unmatched quality and versatility for all your creative projects. ## Description Add color to paper with Polychromos Color Pencils. Polychromos Color Pencils are valued by professional and hobby artists for their unsurpassed quality. The premium color pencils provide the highest break resistance, excellent color brilliance, wiping and water resistance, and optimal paintability. The adult color pencils set features a water-resistant, smudge-proof, acid-free lead that is 3.8 mm thick. The versatile pencil has unmatched lightfastness and offers artists a soft and highly pigmented laydown. Faber-Castell color pencils for adults feature a break-resistant lead produced through an SV (secure-all) bonding process that glues the lead the entire barrel length, resulting in easy sharpening and longer-lasting art supplies. The versatile color pencil set has 120 stunning colors ideal for spontaneous adult coloring and completing artistic techniques. Practice hatching, color mixing, frottage and more with these Faber-Castell color pencils! Combine this color pencils set with other mediums! The premium quality lead allows artists to integrate color pencil techniques with paint, pens, graphite pencils, and more. Color pencils come in a sturdy tin perfect for on-the-go and organization. The Polychromos Color Pencil has long been treasured by creatives worldwide for its excellent qualities. Since 1761, Faber-Castell has produced quality art products for creatives of all ages and skill levels. Proudly made in Germany, the Polychromos Color Pencils provide unsurpassed quality for artists to unleash creativity. ## Features - Premium Quality Colored Pencils: Contains 120 assorted colors in a metal tin for artists and art enthusiasts. - Unsurpassed Lightfastness: Features pigments that resist fading for vibrant, long-lasting colors. - Easy Blending: Buttery smooth color laydown with oil-based leads that can be easily blended for layered effects. - Break Resistant Leads: Thick 3.8 mm SV-bonded leads are break and water resistant for extended use. - Faber-Castell Quality Art Materials: Produced by a leading art supply brand since 1761 for professional quality art materials. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000EWYCX0 | | Additional Features | Blendable, Eco Friendly, Fade Resistant, Long Lasting, Pre-Sharpened | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #9,051 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #66 in Drawing Pencils | | Body Shape | Rectangular | | Brand | Faber-Castell | | Brand Name | Faber-Castell | | Closure Type | Hinge | | Color | Multicolor | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 9,762 Reviews | | Drill Point | Fine | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04005401100119 | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Hardness | H | | Included Components | Colored pencils, Tin case | | Ink Base | Oil | | Ink Color | assorted Colors | | Item Diameter | 3.8 Millimeters | | Item Dimensions | 14.5 x 8 x 1.75 inches | | Item Weight | 0.7 Kilograms | | Line Size | 3.8 Millimeters | | Manufacturer | Faber-Castell | | Material | Wood | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | Polychromos Artists Color | | Model Number | FC110011 | | Pattern | Single | | Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, Coloring | | Style | Colour Pencils | | Theme | Art | | UPC | 793518643882 888429057740 499995173194 689983147096 719243701499 046912994402 | | Unit Count | 120 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | | Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil | | Writing Technique | pencil lead | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** Faber-Castell - **Color:** Multicolor - **Ink Color:** assorted Colors - **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil ## Images ![Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813YGzVJfwL.jpg) ![Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81geEf4P+KL.jpg) ![Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911DJQPJNRL.jpg) ![Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ltob+2jLL.jpg) ![Polychromos Tin - 120 Pencils - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qb52ujNgL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does anyone know how these compare with Prismacolor Soft core pencils?** A: These are oil-based pencils, whereas Prismacolor pencils are wax-based. The original Prismacolor pencils were very good, but ownership changed. I recently bought the 150-pencil Prismacolor set and was very disappointed with it. The leads aren’t centered properly in the cores and they very easily break when I sharpen them. I also find any oil-based pencil much easier to blend than a wax-based pencil. Oil-based pencils don’t get the glossy shine wax pencils get with layers. My two cents—buy these—forget the Prismacolors. **Q: These pencils are not just pastel colors correct?** A: Correct. They are not just pastel colors. All of the colors are beautiful. You may vary the shade by varying the amount of pressure. Beautiful pencils. Worth every penny. **Q: When using artist-grade Polychromos, is there a noticeable difference from the student-grade Fiber Castell classic pencils?** A: The Faber Castell Polychromos Pencils will perform in a very noticeably different way than their classic colored pencils. The Polychromos have a small measure of mineral oil incorporated into the pencil core, which causes the colors to lay more smoothly onto the paper surface, and appear more rich and vibrant. They are easier to layer and blend, without getting a waxy "bloom" or haze developing on the surface. Polychromos Pencils also use pigments with very stable lightfast ratings for greater permanence. **Q: Do you need to use baby oil or whatever oil to blend the colors or can I just blend them without the oil?** A: Depends on what sort of effect you're after. I blended one picture I did with Gamsol (an odorless paint thinner) after layering and blending several layers of pencils to produce more of a "paint-like" effect. I usually just self-blend them. Some people, especially those used to layering and blending the creamy, wax-based Prismacolor pencils, seem to have difficulty working with the oil-based, somewhat firmer "drier" Polychromos. There is always some sort of learning curve when trying out new types of art materials. Since I never use baby oil to blend anything, I honestly can't even tell you how well they work with Polychromos pencils. I can tell you that personally I find these pencils very easy to layer and blend on their own and they are a pleasure to work with. I suggest that if you haven't worked with these pencils before, that rather than invest into a big sbcet, just buy the smallest set available, or because they are available singly (open stock), you purchase a few of your favorite colors and just experiment with them. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by W***Y on July 3, 2025* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***N on February 24, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***A on March 30, 2026* ## Frequently Bought Together - Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Color Pencils - Tin of 120 Colors - Premium Quality Artist Pencils - Faber-Castell Erasers - Drawing Art kneaded Erasers, Large Size Grey - 4 Pack - Faber-Castell Grip Trio Pencil Sharpener - Grey, 3-in-1 Artist Pencil Sharpener, Manual Handheld Sharpener for Colored Pencil, Jumbo and Graphite Pencils --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/1291848-polychromos-tin-120-pencils) --- *Product available on Desertcart Oman* *Store origin: OM* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*