Staedtler colored pencils vs. other brands
by Himani
Hi, I love working with colored pencils and I recently came across your blog. I have a set of Staedtler - Luna Pencils (24 shades) and I really like these pencils. I haven't used any other brand before and would like to upgrade my pencil set. Is there a brand that you recommend or is Staedtler good enough? Also, how many shades should I buy?
Staedtler colored pencils are a good brand. They can be considered as "Artist Grade" colored pencils, which means they are professional quality. If you like Staedtler colored pencils, you can stick with them, but it doesn't hurt to try different types of colored pencils to see for yourself which ones you might like best.
Other Artist Grade colored pencils include:
- Prismacolor: known for being waxy and rich in pigment
- Derwent: more gritty than Prismacolors
- Caran d'Ache: creamy and soft
If you would like to try other brands, you can always get 1 or 2 colored pencils from each brand to test them out, and then compare them. Some art supply stores sell them individually and they will often let you test the colored pencils right in the store.
It's always best to get Artist Grade colored pencils rather than Student Grade colored pencils. The Artist Grade colored pencils will be more expensive, but the quality is worth it. They contain more pigment and less filler, which results in richer color. They are also lightfast, which means they will last longer than drawings made with Student Grade colored pencils.
I hope that helps!
Best Wishes,
Thaneeya
p.s. If you try other brands or get more shades, feel free to give us an update on how it goes!
