Holbein Colored Pencils

Since making this review video of the Holbein Colored Pencils there has been a change, primarily with regards to availability. One of the biggest issues for artists in the US and UK when it came to spending the vast amounts of money on a set of Holbein Colored Pencils was the inability to purchase replacement pencils as and when needed.

Thanks to Jacksons Art here in the UK, this is no longer an issue as they have sourced open stock Holbein Colored Pencils. to the best of my knowledge they ship globally but this is something you would need to check before making a purchase from them. Jacksons Art is a highly reputable art store in the UK, excellent service and incredibly professional so you can order from them with absolute confidence.

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[aryahavinfun]

This is a seriously warped video. You spent 8 minutes altogether (2:20-6:40 & 8:40-12:20) telling us about the quality & performance of the pencils. Big thanks for those parts!! and almost 10 minutes altogether bemoaning the cost & availability issues! No thanks for that irritatingly repetitive waste of time. 1-3 minutes total on the cost & availability problems would have sufficed to get your points across clearly, possibly allowing for more time for in depth product discussion, which is what we want to see.

[alisonbranagan]

Jackson's Art Supplies in London have recently started selling them online, both open stock and some sets.

[DD-dd]

Harry, I love your down-to-earth style. Please don't change a thing about how you do reviews! It's like I'm listening to a good friend. I don't want it to be all businesslike.

[robstrickland]

Hi Harry, Thanks for the Holbein video. I've been waiting on one of the top YouTubers to do a review on these.  I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos and even watch the ones with products I'm not much interested in.  I originally logged in today to watch your review on the Derwent Studio pencils but then saw the Hobein . In the Studio video you were so happy to have 802 subscribers and you kind of opened yourself up on how grateful you were to have that many subscribers.  One of the reasons I think you are a really awesome reviewer is that you aren't afraid to put yourself out there and let us know what is going on in your life.  I've never thought that you ramble.  Anytime I'm interested in a colored pencil brand I search your videos first. You are my favorite colored pencil reviewer and I look forward to watching more of your videos in the future.  Sincerely, Rob

[TsukabuNosoratori]

Coming back here because these pencils are now finally available in the US via blick. I'll be getting the set of 50 pastel colors plus a few extra. Blick also sells them open stock so I won't have to worry about running out, and can even add more to my collection down the line. Good things come to those who wait, eh?

[michellec]

Great review, now that I'm done giving that no so kind lady something nice to think about, I do own the 150 set. The only reason I do is that I came into a small amount of money back in December and that was the first thing I got, and basically the last. When you do open the wooden case and see the top row of primary, the middle of pastel and the bottom jewel tones it's makes you almost cry because they are so beautiful. That's something I think sets them apart is the selection of pastels, they also have a soft white and some other unique pencils. I to am no artist but my justification was all the recent lost I had experienced and I like you I was in a deep depression. I worked as a nurse all my life and now I'm home with health issues, I easily and repeatedly keep breaking my bones, then I lost my Dad, my husband of 32 years no longer wanted to be married, Right after he left tho I had my Mom move in with me and took care of her for 2 1/2 years, broken legs and all, but she passed away last October. My parents are from Ireland and came to the US when I was 8 and since I never had children and all my relatives are back in Ireland I'm alone now and these pencils make it easier. Sorry too much information I guess but it's what I tell myself to justify my guilt about ridiculous amount I spent for them. However, I will try to contact Holbein also about individual pencils, they sell paint and other products here so I don't know why they can't throw a few cartons of pencils on the slow boat over too? I'll of course let you know if I hear something but I won't hold my breath after hearing about your positive experience with their customer service department. Take care

[leeknight]

I was just checking out colored pencils, looking to see what was new, and I came across a review you had done on Kalour colored pencils... I enjoyed it so much, I decided that I needed to look for your YouTube channel! I am so excited to have found you! Your reviews are delightful and informative. I am looking forward to seeing all of your videos! Cheers from Canada😊

[bpositivehandmade]

Harry! Thank you SO much for this review! :) I'm saving up for the big set of these and you've confirmed that this is the brand I'd like to get. I've said before that I trust your reviews, so thank you! 😇

[sapphiremanga]

My brother went to visit friends in Japan. So, I asked him to buy me the Holbein woodcase. It is beautiful. It was not cheap, but it was my birthday present ;-)

[sharedaccount]

Amazing review! I love how your so enthusiastic in your videos! Hope you hit a million subs soon!

[jennyb-aeternabitart]

Jacksons now sell them openstock in the UK. Which is awesome! 😊
In terms of laydown, these are my favourite pencils. They are so smooth and pigmented, and it is just a pleasure to use them.
But the lightfastness ratings don't seem to be directly equivalent to any other brand. Which means I can't use them in anything I want to hang on the wall for a long time until I test them alongside some of my other pencils (I don't want half of the picture to fade faster than the other half...).

[mfdoom]

Man I want to try these so bad. I have the 150 prismacolor set and 24 polychromos set . I really would love to try but all my money goes to raising my daughter. I hope to win one of your give aways! Thanks for the video

[CannabisIsMedicineUK]

I have these, I love the unusual colours, especially the muted and pale tones, and they remind me of prism as in performance, although I think these are softer and need sharpening more than prism as. I have ordered twice now from the Japanese guy whose links have been posted on this thread and it's been easy to get the, open stock. It costs 2.40 dollars each plus 5 dollars commissions and took about 2 weeks to arrive in uk

[KenPaul]

I finally bit the bullet and purchased the 150 set of Holbeins' last month. I used a Japanese shopping service called Buyee and ended up paying $300.00 total. One thing I've noticed, they are almost identical to Polychromos in built and application. So, folks - if the Holbein pencils are too hard to locate where you reside, might I suggest the Farber Castell Polychromos which is much easier to purchase everywhere.

[juditharowland]

Holbein is available in the USA now, 2022, . The 36 pc set is on sale for $105.99 and you can buy them open stock at Dick Blick for $3.20 per pencil. I agree on your evaluation of cost. Derwent Lightfast is outstanding and far less in cost, even after Brexit.

[kennethreeve]

Hi Harry great review I love these pencils but the Price put me off and also replacing the pencil that you have more than other

[Oakie]

Harry, I just talk to Debbie at Holbein America and she said they have no intentions of going anywhere because of the pricing, testing and the health and safety they have to go through to go into other countries. 8-14-17.

[karnidina]

I do wish they would sell Holbein colored pencils internationally and make it easier or a little more affordable. Even a small set of these would be cool to try if they would just dip their toe in the pool. The reviewers, bloggers, and artists I have seen talk about this pencil usually do favor them.What you say sums it up. That the cost and the availability is a big issue.There would be worry when a pencil would run out. Especially if it is how you do commissions . Even for a hobbyist it would be a pest.

The reviews you do are in depth and I appreciate them. I was here a few months ago sifting through all of your reviews for different pencils at that time because it's so conflicting on picking a pencil or a set. For quite a while I was super concentrated on Caran D'ache luminance or Pablo, and for a short tiny while I was looking at Holbein. It is funny because I did not get any of those. If you pay for a set look at it as an investment. Your reviews actually did help me buy an artist quality set. Also, you referred me to a kick butt artist, Lisa,from Lachri Fine Art. Two awesome things in my book.(Which compacted and helped me make the decision on faber castell polychromos. Beautiful pencils btw.) Your in depth reviews about what you think about pencil quality, feel, coverage, cost, and etc is what is lovely.(sometimes the history is cool too)Don't know why I didn't subscribe before but I should of. Sort of have an art supply addiction or curiosity I should say.-Anyways random added comments I felt needed adding.-

[elisacavaliere]

Accurate review! Thank you very much, it's a pleasure to watch your videos ☺

[shiahinata]

thank you for the review, i bought the 100 colored pencil set from amazon japon, in my country its sold for unit, but only it sell the 12, 24 and 36 set and is more expensive that bought it in amazon japan, anyway if i waste a pencil i will can replace it :D