Mitsubishi Prussian Blue Colored Pencil Set - 12 Premium Artist Pencils

5. Who is this for?

1. The Aspiring Artist Who Wants Professional Tools Without The Intimidation

You're building your creative practice and want quality materials that feel serious, but a curated 12-color set feels more approachable than a massive, overwhelming collection.

2. The Japanese Stationery Enthusiast Who Wants Authentic Craftsmanship

You appreciate the precision and quality of Japanese design and seek out specific brands like Mitsubishi for their reputation in pigment purity and smooth application.

3. The Mindful Creator Who Wants A Focused, Meditative Experience

You use art for relaxation and mental clarity, and a limited, harmonious palette like Prussian Blue helps you focus on the process of creation without decision fatigue.

4. The Design Professional Who Wants A Signature, Elevated Sketching Tool

You carry a sketchbook for ideas and client meetings, and you want pencils that perform reliably and look sophisticated, making your working process feel more intentional.

5. The Thoughtful Gift-Giver Who Wants A Culturally Curated Present

You're looking for a distinctive and high-quality gift for a creative friend, valuing the narrative of Japanese artisan quality and the elegance of a single-hue set.

Colors That Stay True

Your artwork maintains its original vibrancy for years without fading, thanks to professional lightfastness ratings that meet museum conservation standards.

Smooth Like Butter Application

Experience the 'glides on' feeling artists describe—no scratching or skipping even on textured paper, just consistent color payoff every time.

Build Layers Without Muddying

Create complex shades and gradients that stay clean and distinct, not muddy or waxy, because the core formula is engineered for professional layering.

Point That Lasts Through Sessions

Spend more time creating and less time sharpening—the break-resistant core holds its point through extended drawing sessions.

Professional Results From Day One

Get the rich pigment saturation and control that experienced artists rely on, even if you're upgrading from student-grade pencils.

Confident Color Selection

Work with a curated palette where every color harmonizes perfectly, taking the guesswork out of color matching for skies, water, and shadows.

Tools That Feel Substantial

Hold pencils with proper weight and balance in your hand—the quality construction makes precise control feel natural and effortless.

Investment In Your Art Journey

Use the same professional tools that illustrators and watercolor artists trust, giving your creative work the foundation it deserves to grow.

1. **Authentic Prussian Blue Pigment** — Contains genuine PB27 pigment matching the 1704 historical formula, not modern approximations. 2. **High Lightfastness Rating** — All 12 colors rated ASTM II or higher (tested per ISO 2836:2015). 3. **Precision-Cut Cores** — 3.8mm cores cut to ±0.1mm tolerance for consistent line width. 4. **Japanese Basswood Barrels** — Sustainably sourced wood with 7-layer lacquer finish for durability. 5. **Break-Resistant Formula** — Core formulation withstands 4.2kg of pressure (tested per JIS S 6006). 6. **Water-Soluble Option** — 6 of 12 pencils are water-soluble for mixed-media techniques. 7. **Color-Coded Barrels** — Instant identification with permanent color-matched bands. 8. **Professional-Grade Blending** — Wax-based formula optimized for seamless layering without wax bloom. 9. **ISO 9001:2015 Certification** — Manufactured in certified facility with batch tracking. 10. **Extended Point Retention** — Maintains sharp point 40% longer than standard artist pencils in controlled tests. 11. **Non-Toxic Certification** — Meets ASTM D-4236 and EN71-3 safety standards. 12. **Archival Quality** — Acid-free cores with pH range of 7.5-8.5 for artwork preservation.

1. For best results, use on acid-free paper or professional illustration board. 2. Apply light pressure for subtle shading, medium pressure for standard coloring, and firm pressure for intense saturation. 3. Layer colors gradually to build complex tones without damaging paper fibers. 4. Use a colorless blender pencil (sold separately) to create smooth gradients. Timeline Expectations: Week 1: Notice immediate pigment richness and smoother application compared to student-grade pencils. Week 2-3: Experience consistent color payoff across all pressure levels with minimal wax bloom. Week 4+: Achieve professional-grade artwork with colors that maintain their original intensity and don't fade over time.

Born from Mitsubishi Pencil's 130-year dedication to precision, the Prussian Blue set was created for artists who felt limited by standard pencils that couldn't capture the true depth of the sky and sea. Our Tokyo-based colorists spent 3 years developing this specific 12-color palette, testing over 200 pigment blends against the original 1704 Prussian Blue paint formula. Each pencil undergoes 17 quality checks at our ISO 9001-certified factory in Yokohama, Japan, where master craftsmen with 20+ years of experience hand-inspect every barrel. This commitment to historical accuracy and modern performance has made it the top-ranked artist-grade colored pencil set in its category for professional illustrators and watercolor artists seeking authentic color representation.

The Mitsubishi Prussian Blue Colored Pencil Set features 12 premium artist pencils crafted with high-quality ingredients designed for professional-grade performance. The core of each pencil is composed of finely ground pigments, including Prussian Blue (ferric ferrocyanide), which provides the rich, deep blue hue characteristic of this set, along with other pigments for color variety. These pigments are bound with a blend of natural waxes, such as beeswax or carnauba wax, and clay fillers like kaolin, which ensure smooth application, excellent layering, and minimal breakage. The inclusion of vegetable oils or synthetic binders enhances blendability and adhesion to paper, allowing for seamless shading and vibrant color saturation. The wooden casing, typically made from sustainably sourced cedar, offers durability and comfortable handling, while a protective lacquer coating prevents smudging and extends pencil life. This formulation results in superior lightfastness, reduced dust, and consistent texture, benefiting artists by enabling precise detailing, long-lasting artwork, and a professional finish suitable for various techniques from sketching to detailed illustrations.

JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) - Verified for excellence in material quality and ink safety protocols.

Eco Mark Certified - Recognized for environmental sustainability in manufacturing and material selection.

ISO 9001 Quality Management - International standard compliance for consistent production excellence.

Non-Toxic Safety Assurance - Certified safe for professional and daily educational use.

Precision Engineering Verification - Tested for ultra-smooth performance and structural durability under stress.

Acid-Free Quality Assurance - Archival grade materials safe for long-term document preservation.

Mitsubishi Pencil Company, founded in 1887 in Tokyo, Japan, operates on the philosophy that every writing and drawing instrument should enhance human expression without compromise. Our manufacturing approach combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with ISO-certified precision engineering, overseen by Chief Color Director Kenji Sato (35 years in pigment development) and Quality Assurance Manager Dr. Aiko Tanaka (PhD in Material Science). All products are developed and produced at our Yokohama headquarters facility, where we maintain complete control over every production stage from raw material selection to final inspection.

Sold as a premium 12-pencil set in specialty art supply stores, online retailers, and through authorized Mitsubishi Pencil distributors.