I don’t use coloured pencils on their own very often, usually just with other media, so I don’t have an overly extensive collection. Very interesting to see someone else’s research! I have a set of Derwent Inktense, some Pitt pastel pencils, a large set of polychromos (my one pencil splurge) and a few other random small sets that I’ve tried. So, I don’t have many of a similar purpose/type to compare. However, the last pencil purchase I made was a set of 12 Derwent drawing pencils and I LOVE them. I’d like to invest in a larger set or some open stock to increase my collection of that particular pencil.
Derwent Drawing pencils are heavenly - I love them! I don't think I could use them as stand alone pencils, because they're so soft and I can't get great detail, plus limited colour palette, but they're gorgeous! My problem is that I own about 15 of them, but I'd really like to have the big tin of 24, but I can't really justify it when I already have quite a few!
Im the same. I have 20 something prisma colors and the 24 set of drawing drawing. That's their biggest set. Just 24 butntheyre so yummy. I like really soft waxy pencils that I can use over.paint for mixed media. I wish they had more but I heard the derwent drawing and derwent light-fast are very similar. Oh I also have a set of artisto and they're just ok. There are a few that are great but more are meh
Like you video. Had150 set of the Chromaflow didn’t love them some colors were streaky and 3 leds came out too. Also some broke when shaping. I ended up giving them away . My Boyfriend got me the 150 set of Prisma colors I am a Colorist and I like to learn to sketch ….. 2024 thank for sharing
Helen, I just saw this video and am glad for the comparison. I have some prismacolor and enjoy them. I had decided, based on other comparisons, not to get the Chromoflows and stick with Prismacolor. Your comparison cemented that decision. Thank you! I have a few luminance and it’s on my list for a set. I’ve seen you expound on the wonders of Holbein pencils and hope to give them a try soon. Thanks again! For water based pencils, I love inktense and my set of Derwent Albrecht Durer was a great investment!
That's great! I do like the handful of Holbeins that I have, but I still don't know how reliable their lightfast information is, if that's of importance to you. I think with coloured pencils, across the few top brands (also including Derwent Lightfast & Drawing, and Polychromos) then it's a case of mixing and matching for the colours you most like across brands. I think you have the best watercolour pencils!
Ahh - I've never used Coloursoft! Inktense are great - bold and heavy - great for specific things. Another pencil I REALLY love is Derwent Drawing - have you ever tried them? Derwent Lightfast and Holbein are great too!!!
@@helencryer Yes, I inherited some Derwent Drawing pencils from my father. They are great for sketching and shading. I haven't yet tried Lightfast or Holbein, but they are on my list!
I ♡ my chromaflow BUT you do have to be careful with which sharpener you use. T'Gaal set on no 1 or the small metal German sharpener (2,50€) Derwent recommended for the Chromaflow
I actually bought a T'Gaal sharpener and ended up sending it back. I'd seen good reviews on it, but mine chewed up the wood too much - don't know if it was a bit faulty.
Many thanks for the comparison. I always want British products to be better, even with my coloured pencils! Prismacolor were I believe a British company, sold to Berol who have a factory, as mentioned, in Mexico. I still have some pencils from 30 years ago that, being uncommon colours, have hardly been used and are still excellent when needed. Decisions, decisions 😊
Many thanks for this comparison video, I really enjoyed it. I’m about to order some new pencils for my birthday so it’s really nice to hear your opinion on both brands. Thanks 😊
Interesting. I am looking for a small set 12 max to use with watercolour paints for extra detail. I don't use them often but find crayons useful when I am travelling. I struggle with pressure in hands/arms because of my chronic illness so am after some easy to lay down colours, but worry about the Prisma colours as I hear so many talking about breakage with them x
I like using my Luminance over the top of watercolours - they have very easy lay down, and I've had no breakage. With the Chromaflow, I don't know what other people's experience has been of the breakage, but I wasn't too impressed with that aspect today, though they lay down quite nicely. I just haven't had much breakage with Prismacolors, and they have the easiest lay down in my opinion. Of my lot of over a 100, only 1 pencil has had significant wastage due to breakage. Have you used any colour pencils in the past? What have you liked?
I do wonder sometimes when I've ordered art supplies online about their trip. Have they fallen or been tossed around etc? Because maybe that could make sense why you've had that breakage?
@@embellishstudiosTM Yes, it's hard to know! I guess patterns build up when a lot of people are reporting the same thing back, which is partly why I do RU-vid reviews - to help add to the general body of knowledge, and also why it's a good idea to look at several reviews.