The order shipped immensly fast, arrived only in a few days. So far I love this set. I could see how others would be frustrated with removing the pencils one by one if you were coloring a full illustration— though as someone who just wanted something nice and mobile for sketches underneath my drawings, it works well for me. I cant say much on the longevity of the leads with consistent use, but the colors themselves feel soft and lovely to draw with. I believe the only critique I would make to this pencil set is specificslly for the long piece of graphite that comes inside the pencil. When you replace it with another lead, the graphite has no storage space for it to go due to its much larger size. I have to hope it doesnt break or fall each time im drawing with the actual pencil set— and I always have to swap out the color im using in favor of returning that graphite to protect it within the pencil once im done coloring. Its something small to note, but I still appreciate being given the graphite none the less over not having it. Could you find another pencil set like this for half the price? Yes. Would it come with the materials in this condition + a softer lead that doesnt squeak incessantly? No. The price is steep but remember who its supporting, as well as the quality of the product. For someone using it casually in undersketches, its perfect. All I wish for ontop of the pencil set is probably some kind of eraser top to the pencil itself— but thats just me and my preferences. I'll certainly come back in the future for the lead once more + the small refill for a few colors they offer if you happen to break a few at the start.
PS. The sharpener is heavenly. That alone is honestly worth a good $10 of the purchase for me. I adore that thing.
