Brutfuner 120 Square Oil-Based Pencils In-Depth Review

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Brutfuner 120 Square Oil-Based Pencils In-Depth Review

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Yes, it took a few months, but I really wanted to spend time with these pencils. I have used them in both portrait and regular coloring, and I have my layering, erasing, and blending tests ready for you to review.
Only you can decide if these are the right pencils for you, and more importantly, please remember that everyone's coloring style is different. I do hope you enjoy these pencils as much as I have.
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Neenah Cardstock 110lbs: amzn.to/3fvmFlK
AFMAT Electric Eraser for Artists: amzn.to/3yuWWRh
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@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Please remember we are all so different with how we experience pencils, so this review, like all others, is based on my experience. Please feel free to share yours below! I'd love to know!

@Twylyght1 2 жыл бұрын

I really wish more reviews on art supplies were in depth like this. Good job on going above and beyond in your review.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 2 жыл бұрын

@@Twylyght1 awe thank you. Truly. I appreciate that

@JojozaHannaHawaii 3 жыл бұрын

These are some of my faves. Because of arthritis, I need pencils that have quick pigment with even light pressure. Doing multiple layers just hurts too much. Loved hearing your thoughts. 🌺🌺

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are softer than the average oil-based so that people can still enjoy the layering without their hands killing them!

@GmaReezScrapShack 3 жыл бұрын

I got mine TODAY... and I am in love with the color range! I found them so easy to swatch with my CARPAL TUNNEL riddled hands. I loved the skin tones and love GREENS too and the BLUES, wow! for a budget pencil, I am impressed!

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Right? For a budget I was really really impressed with these!

@tabbylynn4130 2 жыл бұрын

ILOVE these pencils and I don’t have to feel like I’m wasting my very expensive pencils in a coloring book.

@tezm4744 7 ай бұрын

These pictures came out really good. I just can't wait to get my set to try them out.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 6 ай бұрын

Hope you like them!

@kellyaracil5943 3 жыл бұрын

Love the review! Totally agree with the Create Space paper. I was so frustrated because it kept looking like I had colored with crayon on that paper! But in Johanna Basford and other books with similar paper I really loved using these too. Definitely firmer feeling than Prisma but still blend able. In fact being newer to coloring I actually find these slightly easier to blend with because they aren't as soft. Being heavy handed and still learning, the lead in these kind of gives me a leg up on that 😉

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they definitely will not snap or wear down as quickly on you as a prismacolor haha. They are a soft oil-based pencil, which is great. My only issue is hair. They definitely are not fun for hair haha. It can be done, just requires some sharpening!

@jbonamo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your review. I have now purchased two sets of the Brutfuner Squares. One to use and one to save for replacement pencils. I also find them creamy and love all of the colors. I only have a few of the Polychromos so when I want to do fine detail, I choose those. I purchased the 520 Brutfuner and have also enjoyed using them for more detail. I find them to be less creamy and a harder pencil. I plan to watch your review on those. Prismacolors are still my favorite with Polychromos for details, however, I wanted a few budget friendly pencils until I could expand to more expensive. Thanks again.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes the 520 are a different formula than the 120 for sure. The 120 are by far one of my favorite budget oil pencils, just because of how soft they are. Most oil pencils are hard, so these make it easier to learn for beginners before diving into polys

@LeeDee5 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for testing these. A lot of “reviews” are really first impressions and that’s just frustrating. I actually ordered these twice because It had duplicate colors and messaging the seller was of no help so I exchanged them for for another set which surprisingly came undamaged. My first tin was definitely banged up though. I’m still working on my opinion on these but I used them on a Maria Trollle book and they worked nicely and I have to say this color range is pretty great in comparison to some other budget sets. I like the light blue and that one grayish purple. Overall I’m not disappointed.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no about the dups! I luckily didn't have any duplicates, but yes, that's the issue with these brands that are sold by a different party than the seller and white labeled. It made me hesitant to review these for awhile because honestly I worried these wouldn't even be here months later lol. I have messaged the seller myself with questions, such as core and barrel size with NO response, so I had to measure myself. That said, for as cheap as they are, I do like how they lay down and work in my coloring books. I mean that's a lot of pencil for so little money.

@grittykitty50 3 жыл бұрын

This was a thorough and well thought-out review and you touched on some important but little mentioned points. Thanks for your opinion.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Elmcolors 3 жыл бұрын

So much great info!! Thanks for all the work you put into this ☺️ I’ve only swatched these so far, but I’m hoping I like them! Awesome review 💗

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

You haven't used yours yet :O?

@Elmcolors 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Really want to…soon 😑

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

@@Elmcolors story of my life lol

@mariaflor9279 3 жыл бұрын

Muito obrigada pelas tuasp recisas informações sobre este lápis quadrado da BRUTFUNER. Ele é lindo. Parabéns pelo teu trabalho.

@dhm304100 3 жыл бұрын

There are names for these colored pencils. I have the names translated from Chinese to English in a spreadsheet on my computer. One is named Moscow Red Square 😊😊😊

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did mention that someone translated them. What I meant by no names is the company didn't provide one on the pencil nor did they translate them. Instead, someone who purchased them did.

@Sailorxdaeja 8 ай бұрын

Looking for an affordable electric pencil sharpener that will work with these squares. Thank you so much 💜

@ColorfullyOptimistic 7 ай бұрын

The Afmat works really well on them.

@dorisleblanc6747 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest review ☺

@ColorfullyOptimistic 2 жыл бұрын

Of course!

@heathers_colorpalooza8789 3 жыл бұрын

I have them and granted I’m a newbie and just learning but it seemed like they were really soft for oil. My understanding was that oils were usually a little harder than wax. I had to sharpen a lot it seemed but like I said I’m brand new and still learning so that may be user error. Also I tried them on an Amazon print book. I know now that was a MISTAKE they were really awful on that paper I thought.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

So, yes, most oil-based pencils are harder than wax, but there are also some seriously hard wax-based ones out there too lol. It is all in how the manufacturer whips them up. These are predominantly oil, but may not be as much as say polys or SF pencils. Despite that, they are definitely oil just because you can tell from how they lay down, look and feel (wax react way differently on paper). It is actually nice to have a somewhat softer oil-based pencil because you almost get the best of both worlds having a softer lead of a wax, but the layering potential of an oil. I too had to sharpen a lot when trying to do finer details, such as hair, which is why I pointed that part out in my review because I did go through quite a bit of them to do that blue hair while my Polys would not have needed that.

@SonyaColors 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 sets, will buy another if the price is good as they are my favorite budget pencil, and in case they stop making them. I don't enjoy coloring portraits so they will last awhile for me.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

That's probably a good idea - I have no idea how long these might last. Yes, if you don't do a lot of portraits, these will probably be perfect for you!

@c8Lorraine1 2 жыл бұрын

I actually thought they were wax based. I pulled out my Prisma and swatched them side by side and couldn’t tell the difference. So I think if you run out of a shade it would be feasible to buy open stock from Prisma if available

@ColorfullyOptimistic 2 жыл бұрын

So you should see the slight differences on paper of a wax predominant versus oil. Wax will have wax bloom and a sheen under the light from all that wax build up while oil you can actually see that oily texture to the color on the paper and there is no wax bloom. 🙃

@pamelamiller9478 3 жыл бұрын

Really good reveiw! I havent purchased these pencils yet , but thinking about it. I am one to wait, and see how they pan out first.... The price is great , for what you are getting for sure. I wont name any in particular but their are a few " Budget Friendly brands " , that just dont preform and cost too much. 😩

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. There are even some non-budget-friendly ones that I feel aren't worth the money haha.

@bleuvertetforetdepin 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't done hair, so can't say anything on that point. I've just done Johanna Basford and Kerby Rosanes coloring with those, and I like them a lot . I always feel bad using expensive pencils in coloring book. So these are perfect. Of course I can't get as many layers as I would with polychromos, but I get smooth blending and color saturation wich is already enough for me to have a blast in coloring books and pretty outstanding if you consider the price.(I live in France, and here getting them on aliexpress is half the price Amazon ask for it, and for 3days shipping)

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's good you got the squares on Ali Express. Yeah for portraits, I just felt they didn't perform as well, but they are still a great pencil - just too soft for hair. For pencils, it depends on the book. But, I rarely use my Derwent Lightfast and Luminance pencils in a book - they are on portraits. That said, I use others in the books for sure.

@janinejohnson6357 3 жыл бұрын

I have them but have yet to try them ty for the great review.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

I think you will like them - of course cannot promise that haha. I did enjoy them though.

@rainrobin4505 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx Kori, great review.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you!

@GAZMAN2002 2 жыл бұрын

I like these pencils though I am not very good at colouring yet. I had to return my first set as I got duplicate pencils so some colours were missing but the second set had everything in there

@ColorfullyOptimistic 2 жыл бұрын

Oh crazy about that bad batch! I've ordered a few sets now and haven't had that myself. These are great budget-friendly pencils. I really like them and they are sooooo smooth.

@koppsr 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought these, to work my way up to the polychromos my husband gifted me with 😉 Could you maybe do a review of the brutfuner Macaron set?

@ColorfullyOptimistic 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I plan to

@melissacrawford303 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous pages Kori.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Melissa!

@c8Lorraine1 2 жыл бұрын

My box arrived all dinged up. I had break issues with colours on that side of the tin. I thought they coloured like my Prisma. I thought the brutfuners were wax ! I checked the blurb and realised they are listed as oil.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 2 жыл бұрын

I mean all pencils are a mix but yes they're predominantly oil. They do have a lot of fillers making them smooth which is nice but also takes away some of the benefits of an oil predominant pencil. I had the ding but my pencils weren't damaged so I'm sorry to hear that happened to you!

@naziasilk 11 ай бұрын

Helloo... I've been thinking of buying brutfuner. But still confuse which one i choose. Do you think the square one is softer than the other? Fist i prefered to buy the square one, but, it is difficult for me to read the colour name😊. I love the black baret, because the colours are written on the barrel, as well as the round barrel. Are those 3 kind have the same softness and colour range?

@ColorfullyOptimistic 11 ай бұрын

I've only reviewed the square outside of the 520 round barrel version. So, I cannot tell you much about the black barrel ones. I do, however, find the squares quite good.

@sandrakuzniak1394 3 жыл бұрын

Are the square pencils the same colours as the Brutfuner round coloured barrels?

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

You can find comparable colors, but they are a different formula. I feel these 120 squares are softer than the rounds for sure.

@katarinaholik 3 жыл бұрын

I just got the 120 set, hope it wasn't a mistake :) I will give them to my daughter if they don't work for me.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think so. They're good pencils but like I said in the review for portraits, especially the way I do hair, they wear down quickly

@katarinaholik 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic thank you. I'm into portraits, or into learning to do portraits, but never tought of doing it with colored pencils. I just got them, don't know why anymore, probably just watching the Frugalcrafter too much.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

@@katarinaholik oh I love Lindsay. She's a great resource

@paolaavilag Жыл бұрын

Hello, I just got these pencils but I am I cant find a sharperner that works without damaging the pencil. What do you suggest I use.

@ColorfullyOptimistic Жыл бұрын

There are a few I use and have no issues. My main sharpener is this Afmat here: amzn.to/3I1aWtk. I also use my Jarlink when I need to move around the house, but they don't sell it anymore, and I've never had any issues sharpening them with my Dahle 133: amzn.to/40zh2s7

@paolaavilag Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will try

@annaohare8263 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i was wondering if my Derwent sharpner would fit these!

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh in not sure on those. I don't have the Derwent one. I've only used these in the Afmat and Dahle 133

@Rebecca640 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I feel they are not really soft, the 520 are more softer, and they are not really special, only their square shape. Avarage colors, feel not really good. There are many other pencils which are better, I like the old round brutfuner/guang hui much better and I like the black round brutfuner, I think they feel unique, there is no other pencil which has this feeling when be used. But its always a difference according to the paper you use. Thats crazy:-D I think the 520 set feels like waxy pencils, is there a way to test, if the pencil has more wax or more oil in it? I remember color my world said in her video, that when you color with a wax based pencil and try to color over it with an oil based pencil, it won't work, because you won't see the color of the oil based pencil on top of the color of the wax based pencil. She did this in one of her videos. But can you ever be 100% sure?

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

These are definitely an oil pencil, but could have more wax. All pencils are oil and wax, but usually predominantly one more than the other. However, laying these down, and how they lay down, I can tell they are oil more than wax. As for the test, I'm not totally sure - I'd have to try. But, I use Derwent Lightfast and Luminance (one is oil, one is wax) layering on top of one another and they do fine, so not sure that test would be accurate - but again, haven't tried it myself. See, I find these softer than the 520, but I think coloring style also plays a role in what we all feel is soft versus hard and yes, paper definitely does determine a lot when it comes to how a pencil feels!

@beckywebster90 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered these on a deal alert 50% off. $19 I thought was great. I'm hoping the square barrel and layering will go easy on wrist. Now... just so I'm clear....I really didn't need these ... but what a deal! Couldn't pass it up

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

These do come at a great price. I hear you though on buying what you don't need haha!

@catlady256 3 жыл бұрын

Love them, no haven’t done a lot of hair very good generally I did buy a second set

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

I need to get a second set in case they go away again haha.

@kevindonohoe3474 Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping they will bring out 180 set

@ColorfullyOptimistic Жыл бұрын

Oh that would be stellar

@joycekontos9834 Жыл бұрын

What pencil sharpener did you use for these square pencils?

@ColorfullyOptimistic Жыл бұрын

I use my Dahle 133 amzn.to/3sbRIMm or the Afmat amzn.to/3OsS1tq. They both work just fine for these.

@polarbearhero9803 3 жыл бұрын

Are these pencils water soluble like many of the “oil” and wax pencils? I’d like to try them but I spray my pages with a UV resistant spray and I don’t want them to run.

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

I've sprayed several pages with fixative using these pencils and no issue. My double page spread in the review here was sprayed with a uv resistant gloss spray

@life_poet 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! Could you give me an info? Are they comfortable to use? Thanks!

@ColorfullyOptimistic 3 жыл бұрын

Comfortable to use? I mean they layer well, so you don't have to use a lot of pressure, and they aren't awkward even though they're square if that's what you mean.

@life_poet 3 жыл бұрын

@@ColorfullyOptimistic thats right, I mean about the square format.. Ive never use that kind of pencil... glad to know they arent awkward 😊