Castle Art SuppliesGold Standard 120 Colouring Pencils Set with Extras | Quality Oil-based Coloured Cores Stay Sharper, Tougher Against Breakage | For Adult Artists, Colourists | In Zipper Case

Wonderful set with a fantastic range of colours. The oil cores are smooth and opulent and layer great. Would highly recommend this product. The case holds the pencils firmly and gives plenty of room to protect the tips. Much easier to use than a tin. The info in pack is really helpful and inspiring and the drawing pads are a very welcome gift. Great quality item, how ever I did receive 2 broken pencils that maybe broken further (out of 120 that’s not too bad). I hope the seller will agree to send replacements if the keep breaking. Also the test card wasn’t in the package, shame as that is very helpful. Still I would purchase again as it is a good quality product.

I am a beginner artist and found this pencil set incredible. There is such a wide range of beautiful colours included (very inspiring) and they are also very accurate to the helpful colour chart that is provided. The step-by-step guide book also gave me so many ideas on how to improve my skills and add more detail to my drawings. The quality of both the pencils and the packaging is perfect and I particularly love the creamy consistency of the coloured cores which let me blend really well. I am also able to sharpen the pencils (Castle Arts have included instructions to help if you are not sure of the best techniques). I also love the additional extras - a dream set for any artist.

Great product fantastic range of colours and in a sturdy case. The pencils are a good size and are durable, I feel they are value for money because of the range.

Really good range of colours (120 gold set). The pencils are nice to work with, tactile,and look good too. My only tiny gripe is that I had to sharpen every single one of them before use. Also wish the carry bag had a handle on as it's a tad bulky. However it's a good value set especially when you factor in the sketchbooks that are included and the information leaflets.

I have been through quite a few colouring pencils, and having had many of the wax-based CA range, finally have tried the Gold range to see how they compare. In short, the Castle Arts Gold Colouring Pencils have utterly won me over with their remarkable texture, smooth application, and ease of layering.For a longer-form review, I thought it prudent to break down what anyone willing to spend on such a collection might wish to know in detail. They are not a beginner pencil, despite what may be said elsewhere-having had experience of many brands, I would say they are similar in consistency to a Prismacolor but with the saturation of a Derwent Inktense. Easy to use, but if you are chopping and changing between brands on a project it requires a subtly different approach.The texture of the Castle Arts Gold Colouring Pencils is luxurious. The core of each pencil is perfectly soft, even a little crumbly but can hold a strong point well. It strikes the right balance between being firm enough for precise lines and soft enough to lay down vibrant, rich color effortlessly. They are beautifully consistent and dependable.The smooth application of these pencils is a delight to experience. They are oil-blended and you can tell. The colors glide onto the paper as soon as they grace the page. This level of smoothness makes blending and shading a breeze, and the results are always seamless. I find that they blend far easier than their wax counterparts, and within their own category I find them more adaptable than Polychromos. I found it effortless to create gradients and achieve both muted and strident effects with these pencils.One of the most impressive aspects of the Castle Arts Gold Colouring Pencils is their exceptional layering capability. This is an area I admit to struggling with, as I used a variety of paper media with pencils but using CA Gold really gives you room to explore. With each layer, the colors become more vibrant and vivid without causing any waxy "bloom". This is where I believe that they really are not built for beginners- this type of quality is essential for those who love to build up their artwork in layers, allowing for intricate and complex creations.Other Issues:I received the edition with the case - highly recommended also as 120 are too many pencils for a roll, and far too numerous for open storage. Upon arrival the case was storing the additional sketch pads etc, which makes the storage wallet bulge more than advisable but slipped back into shape once they were removed.Three of the 120 had broken cores; but this may have been an issue with transit (My cardboard packaging had been badly torn upon arrival).More of a note than anything else - I ended up making my own swatch, as they are in an unusual order at both ends of the spectrum. It is not a complaint, but I cannot determine the logic to the CA system in this collection-other sets are more traditional and compliant but there is another thought process at work here! I can say that the pencils follow the order of listing on their swatch, are beautifully labelled, easily legible and match their pigment perfectly.In conclusion, the Castle Arts Gold Colouring Pencils are certainly worth it. I have spent less on pencils, but have kept jumping from brand to brand as a result. Until now have never really felt that I had THE set I was happiest with and wanted to share the joyful experience I have had using them. I hope you found this rant useful :)

They're not 'cheap' - and this is reflected in the feel, and the consistency of the pigment. When you actually consider the cost though they're not expensive, either. Being oil-based means that they're versatile, allowing you to get further value.I should also point out that the apparent lack of colour order, mentioned by an earlier reviewer - who clearly didn't bother to sample the pencils before writing - is in fact a specific colour order. This is clear when you use the included sampler card, as they're in the order that you complete the card - top to bottom, from left to right. No doubt there's a reason for this order, as is likely the case for other art supply manufacturers who use equally odd orders at times.The set is worth the cost - though better if you can get it discounted, just because that will always be the case. Make use of the templates on the Castle Arts website as well, as there are some nice pieces to play with while you work through the colours.

The quality of the pencils was beyond expectations, and I found them super easy to use and blend together which is essential when creating artworks. I am really pleased that they came inside an amazing quality travel case which stops them from getting damaged when traveling. The set has every colour you could need which makes it a one-time purchase, and the addition of multiple sketchbook and guidebooks were a bonus! Such a fantastic deal, a perfect gift for people at any experience level. Would highly recommend. 😊