Faber-Castell Polychromos Artist Colour Pencil Number 199 Black For Professional Drawing And Sketching
Why you'll like it
- Exceptional Color Permanence — Features high-quality, acid-free pigments with superior lightfastness to ensure your artwork remains vivid for years.
- Superior Lead Strength — Utilizes a thick 3.8 millimeter core with a specialized secural bonding process to minimize breakage during use.
- Professional Smooth Application — The oil-based formulation provides a soft, buttery laydown that is perfect for layering, shading, and blending techniques.
- Smudge-Proof Reliability — Designed with water-resistant lead that maintains precision and prevents smearing even during detailed, long-term projects.
Product details
Description
The Faber-Castell Polychromos Artist Colour Pencil in Black (199) is a premium tool designed for professionals and serious hobbyists who demand uncompromising quality in their artwork. Renowned for its versatility and durability, this pencil is crafted with high-quality, acid-free pigments that provide exceptional color intensity and unsurpassed lightfastness, ensuring your work remains vibrant over time.
The oil-based lead is soft yet incredibly resilient, allowing for smooth, vibrant color laydown without the waxy buildup common in lower-grade pencils. With a thick 3.8 millimeter lead protected by Faber-Castell’s proprietary secural bonding process, these pencils offer superior break resistance, making them ideal for both detailed, intricate sketching and broad, expressive strokes.
This pencil is water-resistant and smudge-proof, providing a reliable medium for artists working on various surfaces. Whether you are creating fine art graphics, architectural plans, or detailed illustrations, the Polychromos range delivers consistent, professional-grade performance.
Its rich, permanent black pigment offers excellent covering power and layering capabilities, serving as an essential staple in any artist's toolkit. Experience the standard of excellence trusted by artists globally, now available through our curated collection of authentic imported art supplies.
How to use
- Use for drawing, sketching, or adult colouring.
- The pencil can be sharpened with any high-quality artist pencil sharpener.
- For blending, use a paper stump or colorless blender pencil to soften transitions between colors.
Ingredients
High-quality artist-grade pigments, binders, natural waxes, and vegetable oils encased in premium cedar wood casing.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4005401101994 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is the core size of the Faber-Castell Polychromos pencil?
The Polychromos pencils feature a thick, break-resistant 3.8 millimeter lead. This provides a generous amount of pigment while maintaining structural integrity during heavy-handed use.
Are these pencils oil-based or wax-based?
Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils are oil-based. This allows them to lay down color smoothly without the waxy bloom or residue often associated with wax-based colored pencils.
Is the black 199 pencil waterproof?
Yes, the lead is water-resistant and smudge-proof. This makes it an excellent choice for artists who need to layer other mediums over their pencil work without the black pigment bleeding or lifting.
Is this product authentic and imported from the USA?
Yes, all products sold on Dropy India are 100% authentic. We source our inventory directly from verified suppliers in the USA to ensure you receive genuine, high-quality art materials.
Can these pencils be used by beginners?
While they are professional-grade, they are excellent for beginners who want to develop their skills with high-quality tools. Their durability and smooth application make them easier to control than standard school-grade pencils.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.