Shuttle Art 136 Soft Core Coloured Pencils

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Shuttle Art 136 Soft Core Coloured Pencils

Soft Core: Shuttle Art 136 coloured pencils offer a broad palette for colouring, drawing and sketching, with 12 metallic colours, pre-sharpened pencils and a colour chart. Customer feedback is positive about colour and pigment, but reports also raise concerns about breakage and sharpening.

At a glance

Listing describes 136 colours, including 12 metallic shades.
Pencils are described as pre-sharpened, with colour names and numbers printed on the barrels.
Four individual trays and a DIY colour chart are described as included.
Soft cores are claimed to support blending, layering and shading.

Price

£16.99Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£19.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The large stated colour range, including metallic shades, gives colourists many options in one set.
Printed pencil names and numbers plus a matching chart can make colour selection and swatch organisation easier.
Pre-sharpened pencils are ready to use, and four trays are claimed to keep them organised.

Cons

Customer feedback reports that pencils may break and can be difficult to sharpen to a point.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Identity and set
Brand	Shuttle Art
Model	pencil
Colour	Multicolor
Writing instrument form	Colored Pencil
Point type	thick
Special feature	Pre-Sharpened
Recommended use	Colouring

Materials and protection
Material	Wood
Water resistance	Not Water Resistant

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	34.8 x 24.9 x 3.3 centimetres
Weight listed	200 Grams

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing claims break-resistant thick cores, while customer feedback reports breakage and sharpening difficulties. Customers also have mixed views on softness, so treat performance claims as unconfirmed and consider whether reliable sharpening is important for your work.

What’s in the box

PET boxIncluded
Four individual traysCheck selected pack
Blank DIY colour chartCheck selected pack
136 pre-sharpened pencilsCheck selected pack

Check which accessories are included in your selected pack before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Colouring-book users who want a wide palette, including metallic shades.
Beginners and hobbyists looking for pencils for colouring, drawing or sketching.
Artists and colourists who value labelled pencils and a swatch chart for organising colours.

Less suited to

Buyers who prioritise reliably sharpening to a fine point, given reported sharpening and breakage concerns.

Shuttle Art 136 Soft Core Coloured Pencils · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 4,971 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback highlights a vibrant colour selection, strong pigment and perceived good quality, while also reporting breakage and difficulty sharpening to a point. Opinions on softness are mixed. For colouring and broad colour work, the palette may appeal, but the reported durability and sharpening concerns matter if you need dependable fine points. The overall ratings lean positive, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the colour range, pigment and perceived quality.

Negative themes

Customer feedback reports breakage and difficulty sharpening the pencils to a point.

Mixed feedback

Customer opinions differ on pencil softness.

Frequently asked questions

How many pencils and colours are listed?

The listing describes 136 pencils and 136 unique colours, including 12 metallic colours.

Are the pencils ready to use?

They are described as pre-sharpened. Customer feedback nevertheless reports that sharpening them to a point can be difficult.

Does the set include storage and a colour chart?

The listing describes four individual trays, a sturdy PET box and a blank DIY colour chart. The explicit contents list names the PET box.

Are they suitable for blending and layering?

The seller claims the soft cores are easy to blend, layer and shade. Customer feedback is mixed about softness, so results may not match every preference.