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Adrienne, I wanted to tell you about my latest find in colored pencils. (Recall I’m the person with way too many pencils already!) These are Japanese pencils manufactured by Tombow. I’ve only found them at JetPens.com so far but I’m sure they must be available elsewhere. The pencils are packaged like a dictionary or encyclopedia! They are housed in sets of 10 spectrum-related “volumes” and three volumes fit into an “encyclopedia.” There are three encyclopedia in the entire set for a total of 90 pencils. No need for another storage device. You will want to keep these pencils in their original cases and on your bookshelf where they will blend with your other fine books! Here are the links to the pencils:
http://www.jetpens.com/Tombow-Irojiten-Color-Dictionary-Color-Pencil-Set-30-Color-Set-Tones-Pale-I-Vivid-I-Deep-I/pd/6701
http://www.jetpens.com/Tombow-Irojiten-Color-Dictionary-Color-Pencil-Set-30-Color-Set-Tones-Pale-II-Deep-II-Light-Grayish-I/pd/6702
http://www.jetpens.com/Tombow-Irojiten-Color-Dictionary-Color-Pencil-Set-30-Color-Set-Tones-Fluorescent-Very-Pale-Dull-I/pd/6703
They are often out of stock but you can leave an email address to be notified when additional sets come in. I was only able to purchase two sets since the third was out of stock. The pencils are the most unbelievable colors and lay down color as if it were butter. This is truly a pencil set for gift-giving or self-indulgence. And they are expensive at $61 per encyclopedia (30 pencil set). I do find they are difficult to use to color small details unless you keep them very sharp but in all other uses they are outstanding performers! There also are five smaller sets of nine pencils but obviously one does not get the full range of colors offered in the three volume encyclopedia. I hope you have a look at these incredible pencils. You won’t be disappointed!