Brutfuner SQUARE Colored Pencils Review 

I really like these because I prefer a softer more blendable pencil. I like to lay down thick applications of color and blend rather than doing lots of (tedious to me) layers. If you prefer to layer these are not the pencils for you. In my opinion they are my favorite budget pencils. I don;t expect them to be Derwent or Carandache but for what they are they are fabulous!

I absolutely love these pencils..for me they are the best set I've owned and I've had prismacolor before, I love how sturdy they feel, how smooth they are and the colors are so bright 🌞 bonus i can afford these and not be afraid to use them because of high prices..🥰

These pencils absolutely hold their own against much more expensive pencils and are ideal for colourists who can’t afford to spend £100+ on pencils to colour with and never will because they don’t need professional art products. I could buy 10 sets of these compared to one set of Polys 😂 (UK Prices) 150 Holbein £440 120 Polychromos £180 150 Prismacolors £132 120 Arteza £42 120 Brutfuner Square £18 For that budget price, they should be compared to Crayola not Polychromos & Prismacolor. And they are much better than Crayola pencils. 😊 Thanks for sharing your opinion though.

I have 2 sets of these pencils. I love them, the colors are vivid. I really enjoy using them in my coloring books.

These are some of my favorite budget pencils. I have prismacolor, holbeins, luminance, polychromos, but some times I feel a little more precious about those pencils and just want to play around with a budget pencil. I don't find them anymore crumby than a prisma. And I think they would be a great starter set for someone who can't afford the more expensive sets. Maybe you got a bad batch. Also on the tan toned and black paper you were comparing them to holbeins and expensive sets and that would be like apples and oranges. I think they are great pencils with really soft blendable laydown.

I love these pencils. But what really bothers me (as an Asian American) is that all reviewers keep saying "I wish there were color names on these". There are. Just because it is written in Chinese and not in English does not negate the fact that there are color names on them.

These are my favourite ‘cheap’ pencils. Such high quality for being so affordable, and the lack of open stock isn’t too much of a worry to me because they are pretty cheap to replace :D On a second note, that hair colour looks lovely on you

I love these pencils! I found my fingers felt better gripping the square flat sides, and I do rotate the pencils as you do but found it easier to use. The mediums I use are mostly just pencils, gel pens, and recently added markers. I truly enjoy these and found them to be great to use. I do agree that the names in English would be nice, as well as a better tray set up with the strings on the sides.

Sometimes taking a purely scientific approach does not reveal the reality. The colors are really gorgeous and smooth and velvety on the page. They blend easily and there is a great variety. Some shades are not easily found in other sets. In shipping high end pencils also get broken. Prismacolors are much more likely to break when we use them. Many of us have fallen in love with these pencils and the quality they have when you actually color with them is amazing given their price.

I have these pencils and I haven't had any problems with them. They are fun to color with and so far they have worked with most color book paper. I did have a problem with them on really dark grayscale . But other than that great buy for the money.

Love how the it came out in the end, I think the colours are beautiful. I still might want the set one day.

I have these pencils ✏️ and enjoy colouring with them. I haven’t seen any crumbs yet and the square pattern isn’t uncomfortable to hold. In fact I find when using prismacolor pencils, I have use the blender, which is painful for my arthritis.

Interesting review. Another colourist contacted the manufacturing company and they said the word “oily” was a misnomer, a bad translation from Chinese. They are in fact a mix of wax and oil. Oily Pencils on the packaging was just supposed to mean “wax pencils” i.e not graphite pencils. Edit: the pencils do have names, they’re just not in English.

Depending on the paper Bruts are amazing for the hobbyist coloring in coloring books. They are a great budget pencils.

“ I had a tshirt like this when I was young” 80s!!!!! Love it. Great review ty

I love your comparative trial and comparative study, thanks a lot for sharing this Burtfuner colours pencils for low budget ones!

I absolutely love the pencil sharpener your son made for you it’s stunning. I’m so jealous 😊

I had a smaller Exacto sharpener I have to my daughter, it was 10.only at a Ross store. I bought a teacher size one. Large however it Sharpened like a PRO. & my son taught me how to kinda move the pencil a bit backwards no Breakage, and waist of the pencil.. Enjoy them so much..I bought an Extra. Set.I Appreciate your Using them❣️🤟🙏🙏🙏🕊

I love my square Bruts. They are fantabulous!

I've had these pencils for several months and absolutely love them. I haven't noticed any crumbs, but I know these are oily and therefore I don't use a heavy hand. I find these very comfortable in my hand as well. I've had no problem with sharpening and use the Dahl 133. I love how bright these pencils lay down and they color beautifully on Amazon prints paper on up to expensive, quality paper. The set also has some unique colors. I have all of the big, expensive brands of colored pencils (except Holbeins) and I reach for the square Brutfruners quite often and I highly recommend them.

Your hair looks lovely tonight!

I love how this is a pencil review, but also an Amazon shipment review. I’m sure it wouldn’t be as banged up it it wasn’t from Amazon.

I love your hair!!! That color is beautiful! As for what I think about the Brutfuner squares, I love mine so much that I got a second set. I agree with the crumbs. They seem to kind of lean more toward waxy than oily but they also blend with my Polychromos pencils. I find that they blend beautifully with a blender pencil. I've used both the Prismacolor (which is, surprisingly, the better one) and Caran D'ache. Heck, if you don't want yours, I'll buy them from you. :D

I do own these pencils and am impressed by them. I love your choice of colors on your coloring page you demonstrated. Karen from Canada

Oh I love your hair, beautiful colour👍👍

I love how they don't roll off my desk when coloring!

I love these pencils😍😍😍 they are my favorite budget pencils my 2nd choice right after my prismas!

I actually love the square Brutfuner pencils. I use as much as my Prismacolor.

Love my Bruts! I have 2 sets and they were not damaged or missing.

My biggest wish in this life is that you would make a color chart, in your color order, for the Brutfuner 520 colored pencils :)

I got these a bit ago and i didnt have any breakage and there seems to be pencils missing but there aren't. It's just the way the pencils rolled or were put in the tray. If you have them all the same way they will each have their own slot. The " smell" that was with my set was just the smell of freshly sharpened pencils. Of course not the amazing smell of polys but still fresh. If you go onto Pamelas passion for pencils fb group there is a document where it has all the names translated into a swatch chart. The names were not translated by Pamela but someone else and I can't remember the name of her right now. It was super helpful. Some of the names are really lengthy so I just abbreviated them how I liked them and which made sense to me. I think for 120 pencils for $ 24 or so is a killer deal for these. Of course theyre not going to be perfect but I can say that Ive had prismas with worse centered cores and sight paint chips at the end of the pencils ( which ia quite sad because their " formula " is amazing but the actual wood of the pencils are just poor quality and to me seems to be getting worse with every set i get. Some reviews that I saw people were comparing these to polys and some other high end or mid grade oil pencils and I think that its not quite a true comparison due to the price range as you should be getting perfect pencils at a few hundred dollar 120 set of pencils. Just thought Id mention that when I swatch any pencils I first like to sharpen the outer layer of the core to get any material off of it thats put on there by the manufacturer to preserve it. I have found this can make or break my opinion on pencils. I actually really enjoy the square shape. I also readjust my pencils as im coloring and I like how comfortable the square shape is. But it's all subjective. In regards to them having some type water soluble I think many pencils are and we dont realize it until we go to use them and then it's too late and turns into a whoops.Anywho, hope you enjoy them as many other people have. Have a great night!

I always say BROOOOTFOOOONER in a German accent! Love that shade of purple on you too!

“Brute fooner” is how I pronounce it, and I LOVE mine. They smell so good and work so well, more like wax.I also have the 520 set which I like. But the 180 Watercolor pencils are not worth the cost. They are not “movable” with a water brush or regular brush with water. It takes a lot of water, and a heavy amount of coloring. The 520 set are round, a different, lesser-quality of wood; and seem to color nearly as well as the 120 square. The square ones are my favorite.

I bought these because so many people liked them and I kept coveting the Holbein pastel range but I did not want to spend the money. I pulled all the pastels out and some of the lovely greys and made a fabulous set for myself. I also added a few greens in with my Lyra/prismacolor set because I was missing some shades. For the price I am very happy, probably won’t use the ones still in the case, but who knows. I love my pastel set and no longer covet the Holbein. In reality I don’t use a lot of the pastel shades, they were just soooo pretty. Great review thanks!

I ran mine through an electric Bostwick classroom sharpener that had the dial with all the size/shape. It made quick work of the task. Then, going forward I use my crank

Great video, as always... Love the way the colored pencils look! I've never used mineral spirits w my colored pencils - I may have to buy these!!!

Been waiting for this review..!!

Thank you for the review. I have the 180 set of brutfuner colored pencils. On Amazon it said they were an oily based pencil and a water soluble pencil. It showed pictures. I am going to give my set to my sister. Oh, and these pencils are round and they have the color names on the pencil written in English. I just ordered the 520 set with an Amazon credit card. I can pay it off over six monthly payments with no interest charge. I love colored pencils and watercolor paints.

Very beautiful picture. I just purchased this snd so happy I did. I like your review and look forward to your future videos. Thank you and your husband working so hard in behalf of your followers.💕

I love these pencils. Your picture is lovely. I love the nail changes 😉

Let me just say how your hair is always on fire. Very beautiful, and your baby in the back agrees with me. I always run to see your reviews as you and Steve go all out. Thank you.

I got these for $29.98 but just a week later I got them for just $17.98 that is %50 off. Of course I purchased a back up!! LoL 😂😂😂 I do enjoy coloring with them ❤️❤️❤️

Well, you're entitled to your opinion. I love my Bruts.

I enjoy my Bruts. But I don't think comparing them to Hop find and Derwent is reasonable. Apples and oranges. Inexpensive is inexpensive. But, thanks, Jen. I always appreciate your honesty, Jen!

I made a color wheel for these pencils with 3 tones for each color, similar to your tri-tone prismacolor wheel.

I can't imagine long its going to take you to sharpen those with that little metal manual sharpener

We are even. I purchased the confetti, and two sets of skin tone crayons because of you.

Ohh I love this Picture and your Coloring and choice of colors Amazing!! I Appreciate your Reviews!! Thanks!🤗🙏🤟

Thank you Jennifer, as usual this is a wonderful video. I really enjoyed my set of square Brutfuner 120 pencils. I use them in Bible journaling they’re soft, and blend quite well on the thin paper.

Beautifully presented. I like your presentation. Your colouring was awesome.

I just recently bought these and mine are a round pencil. So I was surprised when you said they were square.

I don't like the crumb issues with these pencils too! I noticed it immediately when I began swatching them. And the shape is a little weird at first, but once I got the hang of using them, it didn't bother me so much. Overall, I think these will do the trick and again, they are budget friendly too and they're ok.

I have these and I have used my set but at the time I had bad carpal tunnel pain in my right wrist so I have not used them again yet. But I like them for the fact they are oil based

You're a shading master, lovely!

The whole picture is lovely but the frame is plum gorgeous even though you had a bit of trouble !

Such a beautiful picture you colored!

I absolutely love the square brutfuners

Dahle 133 sharpener works great with these…best sharpener ever

I've had them for several months now, and I do love the colors, but I don't like the square shape for the same reasons as you, and to me they feel more waxy than I would like. Also, I don't have a crank and they are a nuisance to sharpen by hand , and it seems I'm always having to sharpen them. I'll continue to use them but won't be buying again with so many other budget sets out there. Always good to hear your views on products!

Jennifer I use my swordfish sharpener and it works great on these pencils I have the 180 set circled barrels ones

I noticed that Target has a set of 72 pencils in a red tin. The outer tin has the same printing you see on the other white label color pencils. FYI. It's called Llama.

I finally bought them and they are excellent pencils. They would complement my Polychromos absolutely

Love your haircolor

Curiously I had mines all sharpened already when I received them, due to my arthritis hands handicapped! I loved them dearly bc they are oily pencils and handy by its shape which make easy for my prehension! I am having 120 polychromos and I am using them with oil pastels and they are working very with the Burtfuner squares! They are vey easy to place them with theirs numbers when I am working with them with my swatching chart colours! But I won’t recommend them as the first colours pencils to have but just as complementary for my first layerings on big surfaces of colouring! Ps. I love your hair colours it’s fit well on you!

Mine came in perfect condition and I love them but they fit in only one of all my sharpeners and it's one just like yours. I got the set for 20 Euros from german amazon and that's unbelievable value for money :D

I used these pencils more and more and like them for pigmentation..

I have these pencils and no problems with breakage when I received them. (from Amazon US to South Africa) I did not have a problem with crumbs either. The square shape does not bother me at all.

I LOVE mine! Needing a second set in several colors already

I just bought mine on sale for $18 (lightening deal on amazon, couldn't resist). I had been holding off as I have Starjoy and Markart, as well as Brut 160 round oily I have had for a while. Oh yes, and the 144 Black Widow series (which is due to have an addition in the fall ....lol... gonna have to get those). But, these are my fave budget oil based. I love the unique colors. My wax budget fav is the Black Widows (I do own full sets of Prisma, Poly, Caran Dache, and Derwent drawing and lightfast... but I reserve those for commission stuff). And...a whole bunch of Pastel pencil (high end lightfast). My idea on the budget pencils was to practice things I needed practice with (rather than use the expensive ones). And, for the most part ...it is working...lol

Sweet Jennifer you still are young! I turned 70 a week ago Tuesday! I feel old.

These pencils are passable but not my favorite. I agree about the crumbs. I find that I get blotches of darker color because of the crumbs. Thanks for the objective review. There’s so much hype around these pencils. I’ve learned my lesson now. Wait for Jennifer to review before buying to see if I can live with the cons! I know pencils are a personal preference. I prefer other brands.

I wonder if the quality went down,..... i really like these. I didnt notice a crumb problem which would have been an problem for me.

I just bought 260 round brutfuner and I tried to find your review on them, and there is none 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭. Maybe you could do this review please? I've heard they are different from the square one, please?!?!😅😅😅

I just got this set and I love them.

Hard to judge the pencils when I see such beautiful art work! But I do have them and they are okay but I agree with you about them.

The picture looks great! I have these. I really like them. I call them my second Crayolas.

Thank you for doing this review. I was ready to buy these because everybody raves about them so much, but you did such a thorough review and made many good points that I think I will save my money and use it to add more of the Blick pencils to my collection. I saw your review on which pencils have the most pigment and Blick won so I got some and I love them.

These pencils are surprisingly nice!

I like your new hair color. It looks pretty! Thanks for the review. I don't like to buy pencil sets that you can't buy individual replacement pencils.

I would be very interested to see if other colors bleed this way.. I quilt and a red or dark red(maroon) tends to do the most leaching of color and I wonder if you hit it with a vinegar based substance if it would prevent that leaching.. I use vinegar to retard fabric from doing the same.. but I would only do on a natural fiber paper like cotton! Just an idea!

I have had no problem sharpening mine using my manual Baumgartens Two-hole Metal Pencil sharpener

Pamela's passion for pencil has a translation link for the colour names. One of her FB members translated them all

I have the huge..lol I didn't realize how huge the X-acto electric sharpener was..but my son showed me to put in the pencil while lightly turning against the blades for like a few seconds.. Worked PERFECTLY..Oh I hope you like these.. I will go to Pamela's Passion..for names.. She is AMAZING TOO... Enjoy!!🤗🙏‼

Love your purple hair, but l was expecting your worksheet when you are reviewing pencils to take out the subjective opinions. I personally love these, l have had no problems with crumbs (have more with my prismas which I also love). I found the square shape actually helped with turning, as I turn in quarters, but admittedly l haven’t been training myself for years to turn the pencil.

Love your hair color

Surprising review....these pencils feel good in my hand and I didn't see slot of crumbs. I like using them... I've bought another set! 🤔

I LOVE your swatch books! Steve is amazing and help put together a custom order for me. I was getting frustrated because I’m a little OCD about wanting my swatch book to be cohesive and consistent. I was wondering, do you have the option to print out the branded swatch charts you put together? I just follow your charts and write them in by hand but I was just curious if that’s something that can be ordered. Love you guys!!! Thank you!!! Will you be making a Tri tone book for these pencils? And I was also wondering if you’d ever be willing to show your watercolor pencil tri tone books completed? I’ve been curious on how you have them, how much is activated or if all.. I’m sorry! I don’t mean to be high maintenance. I’m just very trusting of your products and advice :) again, thank you for all the tools you release for us! It’s been amazing for me to have for reference and I love swatching lol so filling out the tri tone books are a lot of fun and educational :)

An interesting and informative review of the Brutfuner colored pencils. I have the Guang Hui colored pencils and they perform beautifully they are one of my favorites. Are the Brutfuner pencils the same as the Guang Hui colored pencils? If not how do they perform against each other?

I love these pencils for grayscale work especially when I'm using Amazon paper. I don't mind the crumbs.

I think they are pretty and not bad for a less expensive set, they might be something I'd use

Just use the large hole on the sharpener I love these pencils are very nice ,I got my pencils for 20 dollars and tax from Amazon

Have to ask what do you do with a pencil shaving collection ????

I really like Brutfuner squares pencils! I don't find any problem with it. No crumbs. I actually prefer it way more than Prismas.

What is that white divider thingy you have the pencils in while doing the combinations? Thanks for your opinion. I like theses pencils so far.

Water solubility is NEVER a con!

I know we should probably be sticking to the coloring but I love your hair

While I do like the lay-down on Bf's, I have to say the sets I've had have had some major quality issues. I've actually lost entire pencils to shattered leads from new and can't get replacements beyond buying a whole new set. :( As yet, I can't find anywhere that sells these O/S in the UK. I also found that they blend better with just plain isopropyl alcohol than mineral thinners. :)

Yes these are in Han. They're definately color names of the brand.

Hi Jennifer & Steve sorry im late I have these pencils I do wish they had a better blue & yellow selection but I do enjoy these pencils are you planning on doing tritones for these ones?

I love the square ones best.