Why Should I buy this? What makes it worth $5+? What is The difference between other pencils?
1514364
I mechanical pencil crazy I bought it due to new Kuru toga technology and now a days I am working with this pencil and I love it and these 2 I bought it for my kids and believe they would love it.
1514365
Because it is like 7 bucks! Plus you get extra leads. These are very good pencils. I doubt if you would find anything comparable for the money.
1514366
This pencil is awesome. I use mechanical pencils in my daily life. I use them for drafting and to write dozens of pages. The weight and feel of this writing instrument is excellent. When combined with the nano particle diamond lead that comes with it, there is little comparison. I have used the same mechanical pencils for years and this made me change brands. It writes incredibly smooth and the leads last longer than conventional leads. If you are looking for a quality writing utensil, this is it. Proffesional pencils of this quality are much higher in price and are not any better. I highly recommend this for anyone who is serious about the quality of their writing tool. This pencil is awesome. I use mechanical pencils in my daily life. I use them for drafting and to write dozens of pages. The weight and feel of this writing instrument is excellent. When combined with the nano particle diamond lead that comes with it, there is little comparison. I have used the same mechanical pencils for years and this made me change brands. It writes incredibly smooth and the leads last longer than conventional leads. If you are looking for a quality writing utensil, this is it. Proffesional pencils of this quality are much higher in price and are not any better. I highly... » Read More This pencil is awesome. I use mechanical pencils in my daily life. I use them for drafting and to write dozens of pages. The weight and feel of this writing instrument is excellent. When combined with the nano particle diamond lead that comes with it, there is little comparison. I have used the same mechanical pencils for years and this made me change brands. It writes incredibly smooth and the leads last longer than conventional leads. If you are looking for a quality writing utensil, this is it. Proffesional pencils of this quality are much higher in price and are not any better. I highly recommend this for anyone who is serious about the quality of their writing tool. « Show Less
1514367
My 11 year old son says he loves this pencil because the lead automatically turns so it stays sharp. Also it is very comfortable to hold.
30666
These are high end artists pencils. I've been using the Prismacolor brand for over 30 years. More color choices is always better, but you can still achieve any desired color you need through layering of different color pencil combinations with a smaller set.
2057399
I highly recommend Autodesk Sketchbook Pro. It is the easiest program to pick up. The tools and interface are a snap to learn. I've had the 2012 edition and currently have the 6th edition and they just keep getting better. All the brushes, pens, pencils just look more natural. Plus it's cheap compared to photoshop and adobe illustrator. I believe I paid 40$ each for both versions. They just came out with the 7th wich I am planning to upgrade soon. Go on youtube and watch what people can do with this program. It's amazing and beautiful. You will instantly want to buy it as soon as you finish the video. I highly recommend Autodesk Sketchbook Pro. It is the easiest program to pick up. The tools and interface are a snap to learn. I've had the 2012 edition and currently have the 6th edition and they just keep getting better. All the brushes, pens, pencils just look more natural. Plus it's cheap compared to photoshop and adobe illustrator. I believe I paid 40$ each for both versions. They just came out with the 7th wich I am planning to upgrade soon. Go on youtube and watch what people can do with this program. It's amazing and beautiful. You will instantly want to buy it as soon as you finish... » Read More I highly recommend Autodesk Sketchbook Pro. It is the easiest program to pick up. The tools and interface are a snap to learn. I've had the 2012 edition and currently have the 6th edition and they just keep getting better. All the brushes, pens, pencils just look more natural. Plus it's cheap compared to photoshop and adobe illustrator. I believe I paid 40$ each for both versions. They just came out with the 7th wich I am planning to upgrade soon. Go on youtube and watch what people can do with this program. It's amazing and beautiful. You will instantly want to buy it as soon as you finish the video. « Show Less
1566172
I actually bought this mp to add to my mechanical pencil collection. I now have about eight mps, all different. Therefore, I could not provide any info regarding its durability. I can say that this is a beautiful, finely crafted instrument. It may be the best in terms of appearance. I really don't think you would go wrong if you selected this one. Best of luck!!
1268110
I happen to enjoy all the Prang pencils. I think the difference with the larger amount would be that you get more colors. The more the better. The price is good also.
479414
I pencil draw, so yes, it's a good buy. It's very powerful sharpener, so you don't need to push hard....you will get used to it pretty fast..I get best results by slowly turning pencil while not putting much pushing pressure on pencil.... with my girls we've been through multiple pencil sharpeners, until now. We all love this product!
1271819
I, personally, find the Prismacolor pencils of very good quality. I believe that those who find them cheap do not realize that hese pencils are artist's pencils. The leads are made of materials as pure as possible, and therefore, do not include materials to strengthen the lead, including strengthening matrial would sully the color. These pencils therefore are not made to be jostled, or dropped. I have been using my Prismacolor pencils for more than a year and I handle them with care. They are not "coloring pencils" they are artistic tools. If you treat them as ordinary pencils you will find the lead is often broken even before sharpening them. I, personally, find the Prismacolor pencils of very good quality. I believe that those who find them cheap do not realize that hese pencils are artist's pencils. The leads are made of materials as pure as possible, and therefore, do not include materials to strengthen the lead, including strengthening matrial would sully the color. These pencils therefore are not made to be jostled, or dropped. I have been using my Prismacolor pencils for more than a year and I handle them with care. They are not "coloring pencils" they are artistic tools. If you treat them as ordinary... » Read More I, personally, find the Prismacolor pencils of very good quality. I believe that those who find them cheap do not realize that hese pencils are artist's pencils. The leads are made of materials as pure as possible, and therefore, do not include materials to strengthen the lead, including strengthening matrial would sully the color. These pencils therefore are not made to be jostled, or dropped. I have been using my Prismacolor pencils for more than a year and I handle them with care. They are not "coloring pencils" they are artistic tools. If you treat them as ordinary pencils you will find the lead is often broken even before sharpening them. « Show Less
30665
I would say the more colours the better. But depending on what we can afford that is always the question. I have 72 pencils and I wish I had 120. But the colours are very nice. And it is a good pencil and if handled with great care they are going to last a while. Great choice for art class.
1467701
The color is too rich/saturated and the core too much like butter to erase. Consider the col-erase line from Prismacolor for more erasable pencils. The color's not as rich/saturated in those, though.
1046986
You will also need 2mm lead (there are a variety of hardnesses and colors available), a 2mm lead sharpener (lots of different styles, I reccomend the Kum Automatic Long point two stage sharpener - it sharpens 2mm lead and it has a two stage long point sharpener for pencils - excellent points), and you will need an eraser, paper, ruler, and etc. Most importantly you will need creativity and imagination! Have fun. I bought lots of these (different brands and colors) for a wide variety of lead hardnesses. This one feels more solid in comparison to some other brands but I have not yet come across any that are unsatisfactory.
1967375
Technically any sharper wohoweverk *however* I bought a prismacolor pencil sharpener and I never regretted it. Most 'usual' sharpeners will actually break the led easily n often but the prismacolor didn't once. You will get the most out of your colored pencils if you buy it. And believe me, you want to get the most out of them because these awesome pencils aren't cheap lol good luck and happy coloring!
1366399
I think not just price. It depends on how you are using it. I don't use mine inside much, but I bought it so that if I want to do some linework on my desktop, I can plug it in and draw right on the screen using all the programs on the desktop. The real use I am using it for now is drawing and painting outside or away from my desktop. I don't need photoshop, just painting a sketching tools, so I prefer this one because it has an 11 hour battery life. the Companion, if not plugged in is only 4 hours. If you legitimately need all desktop apps and work plugged in on this thing all the time, you need the companion. I think not just price. It depends on how you are using it. I don't use mine inside much, but I bought it so that if I want to do some linework on my desktop, I can plug it in and draw right on the screen using all the programs on the desktop. The real use I am using it for now is drawing and painting outside or away from my desktop. I don't need photoshop, just painting a sketching tools, so I prefer this one because it has an 11 hour battery life. the Companion, if not plugged in is only 4 hours. If you legitimately need all desktop apps and work plugged in on this thing all the time, you... » Read More I think not just price. It depends on how you are using it. I don't use mine inside much, but I bought it so that if I want to do some linework on my desktop, I can plug it in and draw right on the screen using all the programs on the desktop. The real use I am using it for now is drawing and painting outside or away from my desktop. I don't need photoshop, just painting a sketching tools, so I prefer this one because it has an 11 hour battery life. the Companion, if not plugged in is only 4 hours. If you legitimately need all desktop apps and work plugged in on this thing all the time, you need the companion. « Show Less
1276724
i have no idea as this is my first but all i have to say is it's the best sharpener i've ever used. it gets just about any pencil to a need sharp point. and i mean my conte pencils, prismacolor etc. even pastel pencils. if it only lasted 6 months i'd happily buy another as the drawings i'm getting from this thing are amazing.
622362
I'm not an artist... Just a grown up with a rough job that entails some needed self-care (in this case, I purchased a beautiful coloring book meant for grownups by Johanna Basford). That aside, I'm finding I like a set called "Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Colored Pencils 24 Color Set" much more. I don't have the problem with lead breaking anymore! They definitely cost more but I feel like it's a much better deal.
93970
I was also shocked at the low price so said what the heck and bought them. I was happily surprised. The colors are really nice and the pencils I received were full size. If you are looking for long lasting pencils this is not your product though. They are not like the more expensive Malley or Urban Decay products etc., but for the price they were very good. I would recommend to any one that was thinking of purchasing. Good luck. Hope you enjoy if you do purchase them.
622360
I'm not saying that I don't like prang pencils, the rich colors are wonderful. The neons are pretty well saturated and bright. All the colors blend well with all my other pencils. Crayola is great too, but we only have one problem. they all break in the shaft of the pencils. "Of course they do," you say, what am I to do? Nothing, I get my trusty box cutter out and whittle away, I get great points. There are a lot of sharpeners out there, I have found one that really puts a great point on . Good luck!
2135452
As I understand the issue - and, granted, I may be mistaken, but this is what the information I've gathered suggests - the Intuous is a higher-grade model. How so? Three ways that I know of: 1) Software package. The Graphire comes with one suggested to be worth roughly $100; the Intuous with one about $200. (Personally, I'm of the opinion that both are slightly undervalued, compared to how much they'd cost if you actually tried to purchase the individual pieces of software in a computer store.) 2) Sensitivity. The Intuous has something like twice the sensitivity levels. The Graphire isn't INsensitive, certainly, but the Intuous has amongst the highest sensitivity levels I've EVER heard of in graphics tablets. Sensitivity being useful for increased control - the harder you press, the darker or broader the strokes, etc. Increased sensitivity means there's a wider array of possible results from a given stroke, and so more control so you get EXACTLY the look you want. 3) Secondary buttons. Graphire has a couple, Intuous has several. These are, oh, somewhat like buttons in a modern gaming joystick, insofar as that they can be mapped to pretty much any key or combination of keys you like. Maybe you have one button that switches your tool to Pencil mode, and another to Eraser, and a third to Airbrush, or whatever. This way you don't have to constantly go back to your keyboard or mouse to switch configurations. The more buttons you have, the more things can be linked, and, theoretically, the less often you'll need to move your hands away from the tablet yourself, which maximizes efficiency.