Staedtler Colored Pencil, Triangular Comfort Shape, 48 Count, Adult, (127048CAV)

These must have been improved since the bad reviews. I love them. I was surprised at the quality as I have a large set of high end ones at home, and I like these better. I got these as a small set for breaks and lunch at work. They seem soft but still sharpen very well. I use a Bostitch Twist and Sharp sharpener I purchased from Walmart. The color is brighter if you use more pressure. They also blend very well for me. I would recommend these for art work or coloring books.

These are wonderful drawing pencils! My wife has gone through boxes of them with all her drawing and sketching! We did notice that these are no longer the three sided pencil bodies. . . . We would like those three sided pencils reinstated because they fit the hand better and afford a more effective rotation to utilize a sharp point position for the most inspiring of artists.