Arrtx recently added a larger set of colored pencils to their range of art supplies. Let's see what's new with this 126 set and how it compares to the old 72 sets released earlier this year.
You can find both sets of these on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3X8cB5l
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What's New:
*Improved storage box: the pencils stay in place with slots for each row, this will keep your pencils upright and in order as you color.
*Better color matching on the barrels (also in the 72 set)
*New midtones added to aid in blending.
*2 yellows have been removed from the line and a blue and purple have been added (same with 72 set)

*Other than that the pencils feel and color the same as before.

Pros:
Soft lead
Price
Sharpens well (no breakage with any pencil in my electric sharpener, I use this one: https://amzn.to/3GjioxY )
Nice color selection
Nice storage

Cons:
No open stock availability.
Some colors are very similar (about 12, but since they are not available in open stock it might be good to have extras.)

Other: You might want to put an elastic band around the boxes to prevent spilling the pencils.

Bottom line: I recommend these to artists and crafters on a budget. If you are not worried about lightfastness give them a try. I also think these would be nice for people with arthritis as they don't need much tressure to get a lot of color. I like them.



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