Polychromos Artists' Colored Pencils - Tin Sets size:set of 36 First synthesized in the 18th

First synthesized in the 18th century as a “Mars” color

Cool blue with more muted tint than Phthalo Blue

Drying Speed: Very Slow

Pans may contain small imperfections like tiny bubbles and minor blemishes

Polychromos Artists' Colored Pencils - Tin Sets size:set of 36 First synthesized in the 18thPolychromos Artists' Color Pencils are available in 120 colors that are part of a unique color matching system encompassing all Faber Castell Art & Graphic products. They contain the highest quality pigments for unsurpassed lightfastness, which is rated on each pencil. They have a buttery smooth color laydown and can be easily blended for layered effects, highlights and transitions. Thick 3. 8mm leads are break and water resistant, smudgeproof and