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cinndiicate t1_iugohgg wrote

Reply to comment by Toros_Mueren_Por_Mi in King, Me, Coloured pencils, 2022. by artbykabirhirani

I've used both and they are excellent in very different ways. Of course, they have the same professional finish - vibrant, great opacity, beautiful layering etc

Prismacolours are very buttery smooth - they are great for laying down large swaths of colour but can be difficult to do detailed work with. You'll need to constantly sharpen them to keep the point sharp.

Faber castell polychromos are more waxy. They keep a point beautifully and I use them for almost all my detailed work nowadays.

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Toros_Mueren_Por_Mi t1_iugx988 wrote

I have yet to try the Polychromos, would be a vanity purchase for me as I only do digital now but you never know. This makes me want to go find my pencils haha

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