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Faber-Castell 9000 Art Set 12-Pack

Name: Faber-Castell 9000 Art Set 12-Pack
Brand: Faber-Castell
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Faber-Castell

$12.00 – $18.00

Premium pencil set with Faber-Castell's SV bonded lead technology in 12 grades from 8B to 2H for complete tonal coverage. The dark green lacquered barrel is an iconic design recognizable in studios worldwide since 1905.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.3

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

9.4

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

8.3

Community

9.0

Availability

9.5

Pros

Iconic Faber-Castell heritage since 1905
Iconic Faber-Castell heritage since 1905
SV bonded break-resistant lead
SV bonded break-resistant lead
Smooth consistent lay-down
Smooth consistent lay-down

Cons

8B to 2H range skips hardest grades
8B to 2H range skips hardest grades
Round barrel rolls on tilted surfaces
Round barrel rolls on tilted surfaces

Don't buy this if…

The round barrel can roll off desks and tilted drawing boards so consider the hexagonal version for studio work.
The round barrel can roll off desks and tilted drawing boards so consider the hexagonal version for studio work.