The name Polychromos, meaning "many colours" was born in 1908 and became known across several continents. Today the name still stands for best of class quality including; break resistant tips and the colours match all the other Faber-Castell lines.

Polychromos® Artists' Colour Pencils are available in 120 colours that are part of a unique colour matching system - encompassing all Faber-Castell Art andamp; Graphic products.

They contain the highest quality pigments for unsurpassed lightfastness, which is rated on each pencil. They have a buttery smooth colour laydown and can be easily blended for layered effects, highlights and transitions. Thick 3.8mm leads are break and water-resistant, smudgeproof and provide permanent, rich colour. Provides sharp fine lines and excellent point retention. Available as individual pencils or in various assorted sets.

Contents Include: 12 Pencils: #101 White, #107 Cadmium Yellow, #115 Dark Cadmium Orange, #219 Deep Scarlet Red, #133 Magenta, #140 Light Ultramarine, #110 Phthalo Blue, #163 Emerald Green, #171 Light Green, #187 Burnt Ochre, #177 Walnut Brown, and #199 Black in a metal tin

• Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Colour Pencils 120  in metal case
• Thick 3.8 mm lead
• High break resistance due to Secural bonding process (SV)
• Soft, vibrant colour laydown
• Water-resistant and smudge-proof
• Break-resistant (SV bonded) leads
• High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colours
• Unsurpassed lightfastness (resistance to fading)
• Easily blended
• Made in Germany