Faber-Castell Polychromos Artist Pencils are valued internationally for their high quality, providing the highest break resistance, excellent colour brilliance, alongside being water resistant and smudge-proof. They can produce a variety of markings, providing the artist with freedom within their work. For example, by varying the angle of inclination or varying pressure. Additionally, these pencils allow for colour experimentation. For example, overlapping and compacting colours can create a variety of colour nuances. Furthermore, colours can be brightened using a white or light colour pencil, as well as darkened by the use of the respective complementary colour. Alongside quality, Faber-Castell is committed to sustainability; illustrated by their carbon-neutral production and sourcing their wood from certified sustainable forests.