Schpirerr Farben pencils the final result

Schpirerr Farben Pencils the final result!

11/21/2017

Well, happy Friday and l thought it would only be fair to share with you the final result of my test out of my new Schpirerr Farben pencils. This piece has been such fun to draw and l chose it especially because it would use plenty of the colors in the tin.
To be absolutely fair to these pencils, the drawing is completed using only these, l have not even resorted to my trusty Polychromos to sharpen the edges. Actually one of the best surprises with these pencils has been their ability to hold a point despite being so soft. I have used no blenders. The pencils themselves have done all the work. I like to do this because not everyone has access to the many, many pencils l have and if you are looking to buy only one set, you want to know what results you can get using only them.
These are such an affordable brand that l really wasn't expecting the great results that l got. For me the stand out feature is the vibrancy of the color right from the start. And the color doesn't leave pencil dust all over the place either. I was able to layer them really well and to mix new colors easily.

l would love to see more pale, pastel shades in the range and most of all l would love to see a lightfast rating, but for the price these are anyone beginning just can't go wrong with these. They offer a real viable alternative to Prismacolors without the Prismacolor problems. I didn't have any break when l sharpened them, they are definitely more long lived (l find my Prismacolors wear down fast), they don't spread color dust and l didn't find the same wax build up problems even though they have a very similar feel in use.
So yes, l am impressed and want to wish everyone behind Schpirerr Farben real success with their lovely product.

8 Comments

Sharie

11/20/2017 09:44:39 am

Hey, Sallyann, I passed the word over at WetCanvas and a whole pile of us ordered these pencils. I got mine Sunday morning and spent the day messing with them. They are wonderful! They're like a cross between Prismas and Polychromos - smooth color lay down and yet harder lead. Money very well spent and not much of it, either! Thanks for bringing these to attention!

Any chance you might join in with us over at WC? I know we would love to have you! :)

Sallyann

11/22/2017 08:49:33 am

Aw thank you so much for your comment. l am so happy you like them, l think they are very impressive for the price and agree with what you say. l think they really are a good alternative to prismas. l would just like more colors and a lightfast rating (but we have to remember that a third of prismacolors are not lightfast anyway).
Thank you so much for inviting me, l hope to. join you soon ???

11/22/2017 11:20:36 am

Yes, I hope they release more colors, too. We all agree the selection of browns and greys is poor but I have to say the blues and greens are wonderful! Lightfastness is a problem but, as you say, we're used to dealing with Prismas anyway, lol! :) Happy Thanksgiving!

1/12/2018 03:25:58 am

Hello, I am so awed by your artwork! You give me hope that perhaps I (who have not had any art training aside from grade school) might be able to actually create beautiful art! Currently I'm sticking to coloring books, but you inspire me.

I got a set of these after reading your review on Amazon, and I absolutely love them. People who have seen the coloring results have also been impressed, especially with how beautifully they shade.

So anyhow my question is.... Would a set of 132 prismacolor pencils enhance this set, or is there a lot of duplicate colors? I have used prismacolors in the past, but got fed up with how waxy they are.
I honestly like Marco Raffine pencils better than the prismacolors. Or perhaps these are so good I shouldn't even bother with prismacolor? What about a tin of 24 polychromos? These are so expensive, I can't afford a large set of them. Or maybe I should just stick with this set only, and buy a backup set for future use?

1/12/2018 04:25:13 am

Aww thank you soooo much for your lovely words. Honestly, you can draw if you want to - anyone can. It really is only practise.
Seriously l wouldn't buy the Prismacolors, l have a full set. I only use one if l really have to have the color. They are the worst of all the sets of pencils that l own (all the brands l use including Prismacolor are reviewed on my 'what pencils' page under tips and techniques. They are not as cheap as they appear either as they wear down so fast. I could easily use three or four Prismacolors to one Polychromos. But aside from that they do not layer well and build up horrible waxy clumps.
I would really recommend buying Polychromos, even if it means starting with fewer colors. It takes longer to build the color, but you can layer forever, they pretty much never break, are the best of all the brands l use for detail and blend with other brands beautifully. And each pencil lasts a long, long time.
I began by buying colors l would use most open stock (rather than a set with colors l would rarely use). Research online and you should find some really good open stock prices, often with further discount if you buy more than 12. I added to these as l could afford them. I have never regretted it.
If you do take the leap into drawing do email me a picture, l would love to see what you do. It is so addictive. ??

1/12/2018 06:28:09 am

Thank you so much! You've helped make up my mind about the prismacolors. I fell out of love with them, but everyone raves about them so much, that I thought maybe I was mistaken.

I am eying the 24 set of polychromos on Amazon.. I like the looks of the colors there. It looks like a nice variety, and I'm going to buy the color mixing guide you recommended, so maybe I can create my own colors with the 24 set or 12 set. What do you think?? Am I being unrealistic?? :) I have done a few colored pencil drawings with a small set of prismacolor i had several years ago but nothing grand at all!

The thing that strikes me about your art is how VIBRANT they are! Honestly, if you published a small coffee table book, I would buy it! I want ALL of your nature drawings! ;)

Have you tried or heard of the Marco Raffine and Renoir pencils? I tried the Raffine and liked them a lot, but these Schpirerr Farben pencils are SO vibrant and soft compared to the Raffine. I've read in reviews that the Renoir 3100 pencils are just like the SF pencils, but I have not tried them yet. I may get a smaller set of them too, to try... Not sure yet. :)

Sarah Wolfe Thacker

3/1/2018 09:03:38 am

I really love these colored pencils. They truly are what you say about them. I just wish they had more colors. Thanks for sharing.

3/2/2018 05:22:57 pm

Aw, l am happy you like them. I still think they are amazing for the price. Like you l wish there were more colors too!

Schpirerr Farben Pencils the final result!

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