Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils Set | Quality Soft Core Colored Leads for Adult Artists, Professionals and Colorists |

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 23,103 ratings

Price: 29.58

Last update: 01-05-2025


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MADE TO MAKE IT EASY Essential range of 72 pencils arranged in color families; named, numbered and color-coded for unerring selection: flip up your choice of pencil from the 3 layers of the handsome presentation tin box
SOFT YET DURABLE Latest advanced formulation by in-house artists and technicians results in cores with soft, buttery laydown that also defy crumbling under pressure and hold their point.
A JOY TO USE Intensely pigmented, rich, creamy colors for smooth coverage and effortless layering, blending and burnishing to add texture and achieve the perfect shade – on paper, eggshell, canvas, wood and more.
BUILD YOUR SKILLS Unique fold-out tutorial enables you refine your colored pencil skills by re-creating the stunning unicorn illustration on the sleeve cover.
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  • Lady D
    5.0 out of 5 stars perfect!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
    I recently purchased the Astle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils Set, and I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality and performance of these pencils. As an adult artist, I am always on the lookout for supplies that offer rich, vibrant colors and smooth blending capabilities, and this set delivers on both fronts.

    Pros:

    Vibrant Colors: The range of 72 colors is truly impressive. Each pencil provides a rich and vivid hue, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Whether you are working on detailed illustrations or expansive landscapes, you will find the perfect shade in this set.

    Soft Core Leads: The soft core leads are a dream to work with. They lay down color smoothly and evenly, without the need to press hard. This feature is particularly useful for blending and layering, making it easy to achieve depth and dimension in your artwork.

    Durability: Despite the soft cores, the pencils are surprisingly durable. I have not experienced any breakage issues, even with frequent use and sharpening. The leads hold up well, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your artwork.

    Comfortable Grip: The pencils are comfortable to hold, even during long drawing sessions. The ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue, allowing you to focus on your creativity without discomfort.

    Affordable: Considering the quality and the number of pencils included, this set is very reasonably priced. It offers excellent value for money, making it an ideal choice for both amateur and professional artists.

    Cons:

    Honestly, I haven't found any significant downsides to this set. If I had to nitpick, I would say that a color chart or guide could be a useful addition to help artists quickly identify and select colors.
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    Lady D
    5.0 out of 5 stars perfect!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
    I recently purchased the Astle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils Set, and I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality and performance of these pencils. As an adult artist, I am always on the lookout for supplies that offer rich, vibrant colors and smooth blending capabilities, and this set delivers on both fronts.

    Pros:

    Vibrant Colors: The range of 72 colors is truly impressive. Each pencil provides a rich and vivid hue, allowing for endless creative possibilities. Whether you are working on detailed illustrations or expansive landscapes, you will find the perfect shade in this set.

    Soft Core Leads: The soft core leads are a dream to work with. They lay down color smoothly and evenly, without the need to press hard. This feature is particularly useful for blending and layering, making it easy to achieve depth and dimension in your artwork.

    Durability: Despite the soft cores, the pencils are surprisingly durable. I have not experienced any breakage issues, even with frequent use and sharpening. The leads hold up well, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your artwork.

    Comfortable Grip: The pencils are comfortable to hold, even during long drawing sessions. The ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue, allowing you to focus on your creativity without discomfort.

    Affordable: Considering the quality and the number of pencils included, this set is very reasonably priced. It offers excellent value for money, making it an ideal choice for both amateur and professional artists.

    Cons:

    Honestly, I haven't found any significant downsides to this set. If I had to nitpick, I would say that a color chart or guide could be a useful addition to help artists quickly identify and select colors.
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  • IHeartArt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very creamy and soft
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017
    I love drawing and coloring and am an admitted art supply hoarder, if I see a new art product come out and the price is reasonable I purchase it. After seeing these I decided I would give them a try.
    The pencils are stored in a nice metal tin and have 3 layers total of pencils. The sorting of these are a bit strange, not like other pencils which go by hue, so I did resort them according to hue. The barrels are round and have a nice black coating and on the end of each pencil is a color indicator, the ends of the pencils are rounded so you are unable to tell if the leads are straight or not. The cores are fairly thick but not as think as the more popular Prisma's are. Leads are pre-sharpened and these sharpen easily with a quality sharpener.

    The color on the pencil is not nearly close to the color of the actual lead, some are, but most are either darker or lighter, I suggest you do make a swatch sheet. Because these have no number or color indicated on them I did number them myself after sorting and marked them with a permanent marker.

    The leads are very soft and creamy as others indicated, they do lay down color quite well and are vibrant. The only colors which are not are a few of the yellows. There's also a very nice array of colors in each spectrum. This set is very similar set also found on Amazon in terms of lay down, color and storage but it does have the exact same hues or colors the Colore' set does not so they compliment each other really well.

    These blend really well together and with other pencils that are decent wax based pencils on both smooth paper and paper that has a bit of tooth to it. You will find on paper with tooth there will be white gaps, this is normal in general and if you layer additional colors on top or blend with an alcohol blender or odorless mineral spirits you easily fill in the gaps.

    The biggest issue, other than lack of color number or name, with these pencils is that they do have significant blooming, the colors look shiny, after you add a few layers or blend them with an alcohol blender, this is par on course for many soft wax based pencils.

    These pencils are great for general coloring and budding pencil artists. It doesn't appear they were tested for lightfastness so it is difficult to determine how they will hold up over time, it takes about 6 months for an actual test. For the price these are a really nice starter set for budding artists or for individuals who enjoy coloring.
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    IHeartArt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very creamy and soft
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017
    I love drawing and coloring and am an admitted art supply hoarder, if I see a new art product come out and the price is reasonable I purchase it. After seeing these I decided I would give them a try.
    The pencils are stored in a nice metal tin and have 3 layers total of pencils. The sorting of these are a bit strange, not like other pencils which go by hue, so I did resort them according to hue. The barrels are round and have a nice black coating and on the end of each pencil is a color indicator, the ends of the pencils are rounded so you are unable to tell if the leads are straight or not. The cores are fairly thick but not as think as the more popular Prisma's are. Leads are pre-sharpened and these sharpen easily with a quality sharpener.

    The color on the pencil is not nearly close to the color of the actual lead, some are, but most are either darker or lighter, I suggest you do make a swatch sheet. Because these have no number or color indicated on them I did number them myself after sorting and marked them with a permanent marker.

    The leads are very soft and creamy as others indicated, they do lay down color quite well and are vibrant. The only colors which are not are a few of the yellows. There's also a very nice array of colors in each spectrum. This set is very similar set also found on Amazon in terms of lay down, color and storage but it does have the exact same hues or colors the Colore' set does not so they compliment each other really well.

    These blend really well together and with other pencils that are decent wax based pencils on both smooth paper and paper that has a bit of tooth to it. You will find on paper with tooth there will be white gaps, this is normal in general and if you layer additional colors on top or blend with an alcohol blender or odorless mineral spirits you easily fill in the gaps.

    The biggest issue, other than lack of color number or name, with these pencils is that they do have significant blooming, the colors look shiny, after you add a few layers or blend them with an alcohol blender, this is par on course for many soft wax based pencils.

    These pencils are great for general coloring and budding pencil artists. It doesn't appear they were tested for lightfastness so it is difficult to determine how they will hold up over time, it takes about 6 months for an actual test. For the price these are a really nice starter set for budding artists or for individuals who enjoy coloring.
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  • David
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s great.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
    Lots of great colors. Glides smoothly. I like the color sheet it comes with to see what the colors look like. Seems to be very durable. Pencils feel good in your hand. Good size. I recommend them.
  • Breeze
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Pencil Set
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
    Quality, Quality, Quality ...... Great Price too
  • n. miller
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great color choices. Well-made. Beautiful on paper.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
    My daughter’s in an art school in high school. And she needed pencils for school. These color pencils work fantastic for all of her art she has had to do so far. Great product for The price.
  • rcanw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exemplary
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
    I was worried about trying these out but the price was on point. These are exceptional. They sharpen easily and are soft but not too soft. They blend nicely and hold the color well. Comparable to Farber Castell or Prismacolor. I do not know the H level but they are not so hard rather medium soft. And the pigment must be strong because they hold the color well. I am simply amazed because I decided to try this newer company. I have a feeling in a few years they will be as pricey as Farber Castell or Prismacolor. Glad I bought the large set.
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    rcanw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exemplary
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
    I was worried about trying these out but the price was on point. These are exceptional. They sharpen easily and are soft but not too soft. They blend nicely and hold the color well. Comparable to Farber Castell or Prismacolor. I do not know the H level but they are not so hard rather medium soft. And the pigment must be strong because they hold the color well. I am simply amazed because I decided to try this newer company. I have a feeling in a few years they will be as pricey as Farber Castell or Prismacolor. Glad I bought the large set.
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  • J. T. Weir
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grandson's favorite Christmas gift
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
    The pencils are top quality. The presentation in the box shows them off well, and they're arranged by color. When our grandson opened his present, he stopped opening gifts and immediatly sat down to draw and color. What else can be said?
  • Sadie Jackson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Art set
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
    I loved that they looked exactly as they did on the photo. The colors were vibrant, easy to use and are sturdy to hold. They come very sharp and can function well in the hand. They don’t smear badly and are articulate!

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