Faber Castell Gel Crayons Vibrant Review

I usually like everything Faber Castell makes. I'm an art teacher so I chose these gel pens over others because of the good reputation of the brand. While the quality of these gel pens is good, this set has one major problem! PURPLE NO! You need purple boys! I tried mixing blue and red but it didn't turn out a nice purple at all. I don't want the silver or neon yellow that comes with the kit. I need purple! I would like to see a larger set with all primary, secondary and intermediate colors. I…

I'm a HUGE fan of Fabre Castell artwork. Your crayons are super awesome. When I saw these gel pens I decided to order them and see how I like them. First of all, gel is the perfect description for these crayons. They glide so easily across the paper that it's a pleasure to hold them in your hands. These gel pens are perfect for the little boy who has no interest in drawing or writing at all. The lush texture on paper is something that needs to be experienced. Any child will fall in love with…

These gel pens have beautiful rich colours. If you think you can get less expensive ice cream then you will be disappointed. They work just like Gelatos and will do anything Gelatos does, but the result won't be nearly as satisfying. I bought these for my granddaughters hoping they would be a good replacement for gelatos and coming from Faber-Castell I was hoping for more. That sounds very critical, so I have to say you get what you pay for. They are usable, the colors are pleasant, the amount…

This is for 'little artists' as stated on the packaging but I wouldn't recommend them for most children or serious artists of any size. (And not as a marker.) They're too wide for those who value precision and too sloppy for those who value accuracy. Most of the crayons lost parts of themselves when I used them. I'm an adult, so if I make a mess, I can clean it up. A small child can soon be covered in smears and crayon flakes. Too bad because the texture would be really nice if only the colored