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product_id: 9967299
title: "Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, (226), Alazarin Crimson, for Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring"
brand: "faber-castell"
price: "9868CFA"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Faber Castell"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/9967299-faber-castell-art-and-graphic-polychromos-colour-pencil-226-alazarin
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# 120 vibrant, acid-free pigment colors Water-resistant & smudge-proof finish 3.8mm thick lead for bold strokes Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, (226), Alazarin Crimson, for Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring

**Brand:** faber-castell
**Price:** 9868CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with colors that last and lead that never quits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Polychromos Colour Pencil, (226), Alazarin Crimson, for Art, Craft, Drawing, Sketching, Home, School, University, Colouring by faber-castell
- **How much does it cost?** 9868CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/9967299-faber-castell-art-and-graphic-polychromos-colour-pencil-226-alazarin)

## Best For

- faber-castell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted faber-castell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Extensive Color Range:** Choose from 120 stunning shades or curated tin sets to elevate your artistic arsenal.
- • **Unmatched Lightfastness:** Colors stay vivid and fade-resistant, preserving your masterpiece for years.
- • **Durable & Break-Resistant:** Secural bonding ensures high break resistance, perfect for on-the-go creativity.
- • **Versatile for Every Artist:** Ideal for home, school, university, or professional projects—from pet portraits to cityscapes.
- • **Professional-Grade Pigments:** Rich, acid-free pigments deliver smooth, vibrant color laydown every time.

## Overview

Faber-Castell Polychromos Colour Pencil in Alizarin Crimson features a thick 3.8mm lead with high-quality, acid-free pigments that deliver vibrant, fade-resistant colors. Water-resistant and smudge-proof, these pencils boast superior break resistance thanks to a unique bonding process. Available in 120 colors and multiple set sizes, they are perfect for professional artists, students, and hobbyists seeking premium performance and lasting brilliance.

## Description

Quality. Luxury. Expertise. Only the best. Faber-Castell is the world-leading manufacturer of top-quality, innovative art materials. For the ultimate in artists’ pencils, delight in the richly pigmented, prestigious Polychromos and Albrecht Dürer Watercolour ranges. For the best in artists’ pens, sample the smooth and colourful Pitt Pens and see why they have such a devoted fan base. The ingenious Creative Studio range is aimed at the student and hobbyist without sacrificing the quality that sets Faber-Castell apart. All supplemented by an extensive range of top-quality sketch, mixed media and watercolour pads for every art project.

Review: Don't clean it with rubbing alcohol!!!! - I have NEVER in my life seen paint rub off of a pencil! It came right off when I sanitized this with rubbing alcohol! NOTHING in America is made well these days... I have cracks all over my fingertips, so I sanitized it! But as for how well the pencil works - AMAZING! Just please use better paint on the dang thing in the future?????
Review: Game changer for artists! - I’ve been a longtime fan of Faber-Castell products and I use the brush pens almost every day. Then I came across these after watching another artist use them for the darkest shadows in their graphite drawings. Just wow, brought the drawing to life and almost in 3D. This black pencil is for those artists that can’t decide between graphite or pen and I am happy to say you can have both now! I haven’t done a project yet with these due to the upcoming holidays but I cannot wait. Right out of the packaging and just a few strokes I noticed the quality is top grade. I know what your thinking, it’s just a pencil right? No, just holding this pencil was magical and inspiring. Anyone that has used less expensive products and immediately disappointed with results can appreciate this. I did my usual swatching and gradient testing for values and it was super easy to achieve from light to dark. When using graphite I find myself having to do too many layers or using too many different pencil shadings (h to b). I’m not saying this will replace those but having graphite softness along with the ease of this pencil for shadows is an absolute game changer for me. I will try to post pictures later when I get a project completed.

## Features

- THICK 3.8 mm lead, soft, vibrant colour laydown. High-quality acid-free pigments in bright colours
- UNSURPASSED lightfastness means the colours won't fade over time compared to other brands
- WATER RESISTANT and smudge proof, High break resistance due to secural bonding process (SV)
- IDEAL for home, schools, college, office, colouring books, professional artists, pet portraits, landscape drawing, cityscapes and more
- AVAILABALE in a range of 120 colours as well as in tin sets of 12, 24, 36, 60 and all 120

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0013M2BUG |
| Additional Features | Waterproof |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,242 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #332 in Pencils #3,343 in Arts & Crafts Supplies |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
| Brand Name | Faber-Castell |
| Color | Alizarin Crimson |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 8,674 Reviews |
| Drill Point | thick |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04005401033318, 04005401102267 |
| Grip Type | Standard |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | Low |
| Included Components | None (No additional components included) |
| Ink Base | Oil |
| Ink Color | assorted |
| Item Diameter | 3.8 millimeters |
| Item Dimensions | 5.91 x 1.97 x 1.18 inches |
| Item Type Name | Faber-Castell Polychromos Artists' Single Pencil - Colour 226 Alizarin Crimson |
| Item Weight | 0.02 g |
| Line Size | 3.8mm |
| Manufacturer | Faber-Castell |
| Material | Lead |
| Material Type | Lead |
| Model Name | Polychromos 110226 |
| Model Number | 110226 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Coloring |
| Style | Artistic |
| Theme | Art and Colouring |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Faber-Castell
- **Color:** Alizarin Crimson
- **Ink Color:** assorted
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Colored Pencil

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Don't clean it with rubbing alcohol!!!!
*by B***A on January 29, 2026*

I have NEVER in my life seen paint rub off of a pencil! It came right off when I sanitized this with rubbing alcohol! NOTHING in America is made well these days... I have cracks all over my fingertips, so I sanitized it! But as for how well the pencil works - AMAZING! Just please use better paint on the dang thing in the future?????

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game changer for artists!
*by A***R on November 19, 2022*

I’ve been a longtime fan of Faber-Castell products and I use the brush pens almost every day. Then I came across these after watching another artist use them for the darkest shadows in their graphite drawings. Just wow, brought the drawing to life and almost in 3D. This black pencil is for those artists that can’t decide between graphite or pen and I am happy to say you can have both now! I haven’t done a project yet with these due to the upcoming holidays but I cannot wait. Right out of the packaging and just a few strokes I noticed the quality is top grade. I know what your thinking, it’s just a pencil right? No, just holding this pencil was magical and inspiring. Anyone that has used less expensive products and immediately disappointed with results can appreciate this. I did my usual swatching and gradient testing for values and it was super easy to achieve from light to dark. When using graphite I find myself having to do too many layers or using too many different pencil shadings (h to b). I’m not saying this will replace those but having graphite softness along with the ease of this pencil for shadows is an absolute game changer for me. I will try to post pictures later when I get a project completed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really great pencils to work with
*by P***J on April 4, 2023*

I purchased a full tin of these polychromos colored pencils to start doing some drawings with. These are very nice pencils. I don't need to use any fixative and the color won't fade. They are easily blended and layered. In my most recent drawing I used a total of 35 colored pencils in it, and didn't have any trouble blending any of them. However my new puppy got one of them and chewed a portion of one end and split the pencil up about an inch and a half. It was my cadmium yellow light. It is a beautiful yellow, one that I absolutely do not want to be without, so I ordered two more to replace what she chewed up. I have no regrets on the purchase of this set of polychromos colored pencils.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-19*