Amazon Basics Colored Pencils, 72 Count, Soft Core

Amazon Basics Colored Pencils are a 72-count soft-core set listed for drawing, coloring, sketching, shading, and layering. The listing describes them as pre-sharpened, with a storage case, but its case details conflict across the page, so confirm the package contents for the selected listing.

At a glance

72 pencils give a broad multicolor assortment for coloring and drawing.
Soft cores are presented for fine detail work, shading, and layering.
Listing says the pencils arrive pre-sharpened and can be resharpened.
Customer feedback mentions rich color, smooth use, blending, and durability.

Price

$21.22Save 15%

Reference price: ~~$24.99~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Pre-sharpened pencils are described as ready for immediate use.
Soft cores are suited to shading and layering as well as drawing.
Customer feedback reports vivid color and smooth application, including use in adult coloring books.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Identity
Brand	Amazon Basics
Model	Hobby 4.0-72c
Count	72 Count
Form	Colored Pencil
Color	Multicolor
Core hardness	Soft
Body material	Wood
Body shape	Round
Recommended use	Drawing
Age range listed	Adult

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	13.31 x 0.83 x 7.56 inches
Weight listed	4.54 g

Listing claims
Pre-sharpened	Pre-sharpened pencils
Safety standard claim	Conforms to ASTM D4236

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing is inconsistent about the case: the details field says “Storage Case/lead /sharpener,” while product copy describes a tin case, detachable lid, and built-in tray and refers to a 24-pack. Confirm the actual package contents and case configuration for this 72-count selection.

What’s in the box

Storage case, lead, and sharpenerCheck selected pack

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Who is it for?

A good fit for

Coloring-book users who want a large multicolor pencil set.
Students and beginners looking for pre-sharpened pencils for drawing and coloring.
Hobby artists who use soft-core pencils for shading or layering.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed, precisely described case or accessory bundle without checking the selected listing.

Amazon Basics Colored Pencils, 72 Count, Soft Core · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 32,515 ratings

5 stars83%83%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback highlights rich colors, smooth application, blending, and durability, with reported uses ranging from beginner drawing to adult coloring books. Those reports align with the listing's soft-core, shading, and layering claims, but they do not establish that every pencil or set performs identically. A smaller share of ratings are lower, so the broadly favorable aggregate should not be read as universal satisfaction.

Positive themes

Customer feedback describes the colors as rich and vibrant and the pencils as smooth to use.
Customers report that the pencils blend nicely and hold up well in use.
Feedback mentions use by beginners and children as well as for adult coloring books.

Frequently asked questions

How many pencils are in the set?

The product title and unit-count listing specify 72 colored pencils.

Are the pencils pre-sharpened?

Yes. The product copy says the pencils are pre-sharpened and easy to resharpen.

What is included besides the pencils?

The details field lists “Storage Case/lead /sharpener,” while the product copy describes a tin case with a detachable lid and built-in tray but also mentions a 24-pack. Verify the exact contents for the selected 72-count listing.

What do customers report about using them?

Customer feedback highlights vivid color, smooth use, blending, and durability, and mentions beginners, children, and adult coloring books. These reports are customer perceptions, not a guarantee of performance.