Unleash your creative potential with the Faber-Castell Polychromos Alizarin Crimson Artist Pencil (Color 226). Revered by professionals and aspiring artists alike, this professional-grade colored pencil delivers exceptional quality and brilliant, lightfast color. It is a cornerstone for any artist seeking superior performance and enduring vibrancy in their artwork.

Crafted with high-quality, acid-free pigments, this pencil provides an unsurpassed lightfastness, ensuring your creations resist fading over time and maintain their intensity for years to come. The soft, smooth lead glides effortlessly, offering an exceptional color laydown that allows for rich, vibrant hues and seamless blending. Its water-resistant and smudge-proof formula supports detailed layering and intricate designs without distortion.

Experience reliable durability with the thick 3.8 mm lead, engineered for high break resistance thanks to the unique SV (Secural Bonding) process. This design minimizes interruptions, providing a consistent and enjoyable drawing experience whether you are creating fine details, smooth gradients, or expansive color fields in graphics, artistic free style, or precise renditions.

Specifications

• Colour: 226 Alizarin Crimson
• Lead Thickness: 3.8 mm
• Pigments: High-quality, acid-free
• Lightfastness: Unsurpassed
• Colour Laydown: Soft, vibrant
• Properties: Water-resistant, smudge-proof
• Break Resistance: High, due to SV (Secural Bonding) process

How to Use

Sharpen your Polychromos pencil with a quality sharpener to expose the lead. Vary your pressure to achieve different line weights and shading effects, and use a blending stump or tortillon for smooth transitions between colors. Experiment with layering techniques to build depth and achieve a wide range of artistic expressions.