Detailed Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils Review and related article resources.
Adult coloring is among the most satisfying pastimes I have ever experienced. All it takes is your favorite coloring pencils, coloring book, comfortable chair, or favorite place for the day. Coloring happens at home when traveling, at the park, or in your neighborhood coffee shop. Whether you are just beginning or becoming an experienced colorist, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing and experiencing the joy of coloring.
This article is about my personal experience with Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils, and I have written the article from a colorist’s perspective on adult coloring. The review is subjective, based on my experience, research, and the performance of colored pencils in activities like coloring books, pages, and sheets. My review seeks to provide as much information as possible to ask the right questions, evaluate the information, and make better decisions about the colored pencils you choose and use. I will update this article as new information becomes available.
Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils
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Additional Resources. The following are additional resources you can find on ColoringButterfly.com to assist you in learning more about colored pencils.
- Buying A Coloring Book: Everything You Need to Know (Guide)
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- How to Find Colored Pencil Reviews (50+ ColoringButterfly.com)
- Guide to Amazon Colored Pencil Reviews (Fake vs. Trustworthy)
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Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils Descriptions and First Impressions
This section provides the facts, descriptions, and my first impressions of colored pencils. I am going to provide my subjective/personal review based on my experience, research, and the performance of colored pencils in activities like coloring books, pages, and sheets and answer the question; I am focused on answering the questions for the colored pencils, “What are the basic facts for Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils?”; “What did you experience during the first inspection of Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils?.” Let’s get started.
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Colored Pencil Facts
The following are some basic facts about the Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils.
Best for: Student/Hobbyist
Size of sets: 50, 100
Available in open stock: No, you cannot purchase replacement pencils.
Lightfastness rating: No, the pencils do not have a lightfast rating.
Cost range: Mid-range/average (.51 cents to $1.00 dollar)
Barrel size: 7.8 mm
Core size: 3.6 mm
Type of pencil core: Oil-based
Barrel type: Round
Wood:
Where to buy online: Amazon, Aliexpress
Made by: Gimue
Where manufactured: China
Company URL:
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Barrel Description
The Phoenixcolor pencils are a work of art, and each pencil has its design and personality. The shaft is round, and the color of the barrel represents the core
pigment, with is a close match.
On one side, metallic gold lettering is written “Phoenixcolor.” On the other side of the pencil is a series of Chinese characters. I did take a couple of pencils and have them translated, and the characters represent the color name and color code. At the top of each pencil is a unique design that elegantly wraps around the pencil. I spent a couple of hours just looking at each pencil’s design, and I felt like I had gone to an art gallery. [Return to TOC]
Lightfast Rating
No rating. Lightfastness is a property of a colorant such as dye or pigment that describes how resistant to fading it is when exposed to light. Lightfast rating is essential to artists, especially when they spend long hours creating art; they will want the work of art to keep its vibrancy for years to come. The lightfastness has a lot to do with the higher cost of the pencils. [Return to TOC]
Range of Colors
The Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils are oil-based colored pencils made in China. Aside from the pencils being a work of art, the color pallets are bright, vivid and inviting. The feel Phoenixcolor palette is balanced and broad enough for me to work in any coloring book (e.g., from deserts to jungle and mythical to portraits).
Before using the colors on a project, I recommend swapping the colors for the set (and for every pencil you own) rather than relying on the color printed on the pencil barrel. [Return to TOC]
Container Description
The Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils 100-set 100 colored pencils. There are 5 sets of 20 colored pencils each, and the 50-set has 5 sets of 10 colored pencils. Each
Phoenixcolor is organized around one of the color groupings red, green, yellow, blue and black. The design of the Phoenixcolor packaging is a designer’s dream. Each box is well designed, functional work of art with a three-dimensional cutout on the outer face of the lid. The five sets of pencil boxes fit inside a larger box that can easily fit on a shelf. Almost all writing on the packaging is in Chinese.
The lid of all the box sets snaps closed with a magnet to secure the box from unexpected opening. Upon opening the box, you will find a grooved plastic tray. On the inside lid of each box is Chinese writing which I believe is related to the pencils in the box. Now we get to the best part, the colored pencils. These pencils are absolutely a work of art. Aside from each pencil having its identifying color, each has its own exquisite design.
The following is from the Phonexcolor description of the exterior design, which does better justice to the art than I can.
“Instead of choosing ordinary printing, we borrowed Chinese “paper carving” craftsmanship. The content was taken from the meaning of the two rituals and four images in the “Book of Changes” (Tai Chi, Qinglong, White Tiger, Suzaku , Xuanwu), and finally designed this set of Chinese Fengshen The beast Tai Chi gift box implies protection and harmony. Each pen is exclusive bronzing, corresponding to 100 kinds of national treasures and cultural heritage.”
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First Inspection
As a habit, when I first open the box of pencils, I like first to check pencil duplications and missing pencils. Check to make sure the cores are centered. Next, I will check them for pencils for imperfections (e.g., shaft spits, broken cores, light printing). The pencils I received were shipped directly from China and took about a month to arrive. The external box was a little dinged, but the internal boxes were perfect. The penicils were sharpened with blunt ends and had no noticeable damage. Then I sat for the longest time, feasting my eyes on the masterfully designed interior boxes, pencils, and more. Overall, I was very pleased with what I found. [Return to TOC]
Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils Review and Summary
In this section, I move beyond the description and facts of the colored pencils. I am going to provide my subjective/personal review based on my experience, research, and the performance of colored pencils in activities like coloring books, pages and sheets and answer the question; I am focused on answering the questions like
- What do you think about Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils?
- Are the Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils better than other colored pencils?
- What are the Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils’ pros and cons?
- What are some tips on making the best purchase decision?”.
How the Colored Pencils Performed
The Phoenix colored pencils are oil-based, softcore, with a round barrel from China. Before I started coloring, I wasn’t expecting much from the pencil’s
performance. I asked myself, “Are these cheap Chinese pencils in a luring beautiful disguise?”
After half an hour of working with the pencils, I changed my mind. When I was coloring, the pencils had a consistent, smooth feel, good color saturation, and excellent coverage of large areas. The pencils have a nice feel in my hands, and I enjoyed the coloring experience.
I like the way the pencils easily layer. As I tested the layering, I purposely was heavy-handed and had a thick application on one coloring page, and I applied a lighter touch and gently applied the layers I wanted. The Phoenixcolor performed well in both cases, producing beautiful colors.
I felt the blending and shading were just as good and met what I needed for coloring. I did experience a slight crumbling as I pressed harder, but I just brushed it away.
The pencil’s cores seemed durable, which helps them last longer, making them resistant to breakage, and needing constant sharpening. I did not experience any crumbling or dust.
The pencils were easy to sharpen, and I achieved a fine point for detail work. Regarding paper, the pencil performance seemed to be just as good on the basic Amazon coloring book paper as on the more expensive artist edition coloring books.
The pencils were easy to sharpen, and I could sharpen 120 pencils to a fine point with no breakage. Regarding paper, the pencil performance was consistent across all papers, from Amazon coloring book paper to the more expensive artist edition coloring books.
Regarding the pencil quality, I would place the Phoenixcolor in the middle pack above the more excellent low-budget pencils. They will not replace my Prismacolor or other everyday coloring pencils, and I will take these pencils out on quiet Sunday afternoon for a lovely hour or two of coloring.
I think there are various ways to determine how you gain the most from the Phoenix colored pencil. You can use the Phoenix coloring pencil
- As your sole source of a coloring pencil.
- For practice, before you use more expensive pencils (e.g., Pablo’s, Polychromos)
- As go-to pencil for particular types of coloring.
- For adding to your collection but never using.
- For gifting to others.
- Alongside another medium-hardness set, you would want to use this set for fine detail.
- For non-permanent work.
Review Summary and Rating
I think the Phoenix Colored Pencils are a good low-end, oil-based, softcore, budget pencil for adult coloring and beginners. I find that the range of colors is rich,
bright and inviting, which allows you to color any themed coloring book (e.g., portraits, landscapes, seascapes, varied designs). I felt blending, shading, and layering were good and what I needed for my adult coloring experience. The pencils are easy to sharpen with no breakage.
If you are going to sell into the English market and want to break into the everyday coloring market, use enough English so we can understand what you are selling. But then again, their target market may simply be to share the beauty of the art with art and pencil collectors.
Regarding the pencil quality, I would place the Phoenixcolor in the middle pack above the nicest low-budget pencils. Would I recommend them? I surely would recommend them as a good pencil for the adult coloring community and others. But not as the primary set. I would say these are backups or make them just part of your collection. Are they worth the cost? Yes, just for the art alone.
The important takeaways are as follows:
User Experience (Pros & Cons) Considerations
- Recommend for adult coloring (+)
- Best for student/hobbyist (+)
- Oil-based, firm and durable core (+)
- Color application is smooth (+)
- Pencils respond well to light and heavy pressure (+)
- Good layering and blending for coloring books (+)
- Can sharpen pencils to an excellent point with minimal breakage (+)
- Works well with different quality coloring books (+)
- Pencils are well made (+)
- Beautiful container design (+)
- Good quality for the price (+)
- Lovely adult coloring experience (+)
- Slight crumbling when pressing harder (+/-)
- Pencils do not have a lightfast rating (+/-)
Pencils are not open stock (+/-) - All writing on pencil is in Chinese (-)
Tips for Purchasing
Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils are considered mid-range/average (.51 cents to $1.00 dollar) and come in set sizes of 50 and 100 pencils. Usually, before
purchasing, it is advisable to get a feel of the pencils by either purchasing a small set or individual pencils when you can buy open-stock or if you know someone who has the pencils can try theirs. Because Phoenix Colored pencils do not come in open stock, there is no way to personally test the pencils before buying them. I purchased the 100-set (to add to my collection.)
If you decide to get a set, I suggest getting the most extensive set you can afford to avoid duplicates and give yourself a full pallet of colors to work with. In the long run, I feel like I save the most, and I especially look for special promotions during holiday seasons and put out price watches on my favorite eCommerce sites.
An excellent way to learn about the performance is to read reviews like this, view YouTube reviews, and read Amazon reviews. In the long run, I feel like I save the most, and I especially look for special promotions during the holiday seasons and put out price watches on my favorite eCommerce sites. [Return to TOC]
Other Valuable Resources
The following are a few more resources to support your review of Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils.
Free Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils Swatch Downloads
To give back to the adult coloring community, I have developed color pencil swatches for all the colored pencil sets I own and have reviewed. Note below two listings for each swatch, “Blank” and “Filled-in.” These terms mean. “Blank” is a swatch version you can download and fill in yourself, and “Filled-in” refers to a version of the swatch I filled in when I reviewed the pencils. You can also use these as a reference to see what the colors will look like before purchasing. Also, see the article “Free Color Pencil Swatch Charts for Adult Coloring (Detailed).”
Suggested Phoenixcolor Colored Pencils YouTube Reviews
I encourage you to seek other written evaluations, YouTube discussions, and Amazon-like reviews. I want to suggest the following a few YouTube reviews/opinions.
If you would like to find other reviews, do a Google search query on ” phoenixcolor colored OR coloured pencil review.”
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