Mitsubishi Uni No 888 Colored Pencils
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- čas přidán 20. 10. 2019
- Mitsubishi Uni No 888 Colored Pencils. I was so fortunate to have this set of pencils sent to me last year by an incredibly kind and generous subscriber. At the time I made a quick video showing the wonderful things that were sent to me, but I really wanted to review this set in particular for you guys especially after my review of the Mitsubishi Uni 72 Set Colored Pencils I have reviewed.
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Thanks for the review. Don't worry about reviews, just get thinks squared away with your family. Take care of your girls,we only get one chance to get that right. You are a good man so stay well and remain positive about life.
The biggest difficulty that I found with them is that they are a little resistant to other pencils working with them and only allow a few layers, but they are very pigmented and great to use and blend ok over a small number of layers. They are by far the softest pencils I have used. I do love the colour range though.
I have the little set of pencils in the round container = they are truly awesome. I also own the largest set of Mitsubishi Uni with the very cool dispensing box. They look very similar to my Holbein colored pencils.
I think it’s wonderful that you’re standing up for your daughter and doing so much for her as I’ve told you in the past we are all here wrapped in mind her as well if she needs anything or kind support just let her know from your channel were all standing right behind her she’s not the only one and she will get through it and you’re at work is your therapy I happy dad and a dad that some therapy because you have chronic pain just like me you need to look after yourself because then only then can you look after others you’re an awesome dad cut yourself some slack🦋
Thank you for this clear insightful review. Art materials are fascinating, but family is what is really important. Wishing you and your family the best. I hope that you can find some resolution to your daughter's situation soon.
Hi Harry! Today I woke up with such a pleasant surprise to see that you've reviewed these! I'd thought that you'd forgotten all about it (which is fine, your family, health and daughter comes first). I'm glad you like the other pencils as well :)
Hope all goes well with Amelia! I'm so sorry that she and your family has to deal with all that :( stay strong and bless her.
Also I'm from Hong Kong, which I suppose is relatively close to Japan haha.
As for the pencils, the ones in the barrel are from the brand Muji, which are a Japanese brand that sells pretty much everything but has a focus on stationary. They're available in Europe if I recall correctly and quite common here in Asia. I think you may have left it somewhere but there's should have been a little paper band that came with it much like the 888.
If you'd like, I can find more information on them.
As for the uni mitsubishi 888. Over here they're around 270hkd (34USD or UK 26.6) in shops and becoming more readily available as I've noticed. Also if I recall you were right as they're promoted for adult coloring books, hence the packaging.
Small note: I included a little lightfastness test I did in the package for the 888 though I'm not sure if you still have it haha.
Hi Lin my wonderful friend thank you so much for your lovely comment and I do indeed still have the Lightfast rest you sent but it is in my file where I put all my finished art work and I had completely forgot about it until you mentioned it.
Thank you for letting me know the brand of the other pencils I know a few others have let me which is really nice. If you can find out anything else about them that would be awesome because they really are gorgeous pencils.
Again Lin thank you so very much for your wonderful gift and I really apologise for saying you lived in Japan as opposed to Hong Kong.
Hi Harry, your mystery pencils are the Moma Muji colored pencil. They are available on Amazon US and eBay and I saw two sets on Amazon UK. They come in sets of half size as well as full length and the largest tube is 60. They should have small silver numbers on the barrel but no other marking and a fairly soft lead with a fairly narrow core. I’m fairly sure that’s what you have. I think they are a stationary store brand. I own them because I saw another CZcamsr mention them a couple years ago and I know some other US colorists have them. I rather like mine!! They work well in the Johanna Basford books and on that type of paper- at least for me. Hope that helps you decide on whether to review them 😊
Great review on the Unis and hope things improve with whatever is going on with your daughter ❤️
Yes, I do also think they are the Muji Pencils.
I was very surprised when I got these pencils about a year ago. If you take a look, not all of the pencils have the same thickness of cores!!!!!!!!! Lavender has a thin core and lilac has a much bigger one!!! From what I can see there are three sizes of core!!!!!!
Excellent reviews you do on colored pencils, I watch your reviews a lot. And it has definitely helped me out, in deciding which color pencils set to buy.
Yes loving these would love to buy some bit too much for my budget especially the 100 box set of uni mitsubishi but on my wish list.ty for all you do. Family first ❤
G'day there Harry, thanks for your detailed review. I always know what to purchase or not purchase because of these reviews. Keep them coming. Regards Chrissy
I finally was able to find this exact set of pencils at a store in Australia and it happened to be on sale for $29.99 I looked it up to see if I could find it cheaper anywhere else online before I brought and no they were all over $34.99 or $ 49 or way mor expensive. I have yet to even take them out of the plastic they came in. I had been wanting them for years and now I finally got a set I hope they work well in adult colouring books that’s why I got them. Thanks for the review here
Hope by now the troubles with your Dad and your daughter are resolved and no longer a worry for you family always comes first so don’t worry about us 🙏🙏🙏😻
Great review. All the best to you and your family.
Thank you so very much Karen I really appreciate it.
Thank you so much for this Harry :D
I totally agree. It's much more handy having a white, instead of metalic pencils.
I also love that you say that for some, the lightfastness is not an subject at all. :D
You don't have to appoligize for puting your daughter and your life, first. We, and CZcams, will be here. You take care of you, Amelia, your wife and the rest of your family.
Amazon U.K. now do 100 set cost £150.00 found Saturday 27th March 2021after I purchased this 36 set ,sending you love and prayers always keep safe ❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧
If they are the MUJI pencils? I have them, I got them at the MUJI store in the city of Portland, Oregon. The store reminds me of a Japanese style IKEA store. The UNI No. 888 look to be a nice pencil. Way to go Harry!..nice review! I pray that your family stays strong...😎
Thank you so much for your lovey comment
Gorgeous pencils and beautiful review! I'm really curious about the "mysterious pencils" you mentioned at the start, they also look very good. I was waiting for a review of yours , keep going!
Have you ever tried the Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils? They are very very popular graphite pencils, it would be nice to hear your opinion, maybe also about the Mitsubishi Hi Uni graphite pencils (i'm not sure you have reviewed those yet) 😀
The Mitsubishi Uni 888 is available in the U.S. through jetpens.com, an online stationery/art supply store that specializes in Japanese products (they also carry products from other countries). According to the site, the Uni 888 was created specifically for use in adult coloring books. I do color myself, and they seemed nice, but I have several sets of pencils that work well for me and are easily available open stock, so I don't personally own these.
Mate, anytime you need support we are all here for you!😎👍🇦🇺 Stephen an ex Pom living in Australia! And trying to lift my artistic skills!
I believe the pencils in the plain cardboard tube are from a Japanese company called Muji. What Muji does from my understanding is that they focus on offering various high quality products at good prices because they purposely do minimalist packaging in order to focus more on quality. I haven't tried these pencils, but I have wanted to for a while. It might be interesting to hear your perspective on these pencils as well. I have seen them on Amazon and eBay as well.
I agree, very like the muji pencils. On amazon search for moma muji 36 pencils in tube. Around £25 on there's, but they also have their premium version which is £89! Not tried either, just seen them x
The mitsubishi pencils I have and love them, and as I'm covered in butterfly tattos, the tin appeals to me too
I hope I'm not too late. The tube of pencils are from the Brand/store Muji. Muji is a chain store that has locations all around the world. It is originally a Japanese store though.
Hi! What’s the difference between these and the other Mitsubishi you reviewed? Is it the same colors and formula? Mainly I’m wondering if the colors are the same
Do you think these pencils are similar to Holbein colored pencils?
Christina Todd Hi Christina they are indeed very similar to the Holbein, with the exception of the Lightfast information which Holbein have. If I was really pushed to make a distinction I would say that the Holbein are slightly softer and slightly more pigmented which is saying something because the Uni are heavily pigmented. That you so much for stopping by the channel and your support
Oh no if you want to talk for hours we would be right here listening to you or if you did a live feed with all be here listening to you I like your long videos
I want to just because of the butterfly tin I love butterflies
Those unmarked pencils from the tub look like the set of Marco Raffine set I have, 72 set with colour chart wrapped around them.
Please mention again, the name of the store in the U.S. where these Mitsubishi Uni 888 can be purchased at a reasonable price. You said the name of the store previously on an Art Gear review. Thanks.
Japan is the promised land of stationery and art supplies.
Thanks Harry, another awesome review.
Just a note, those in-labeled pencils are from Muji, Japan. Available in different sets maximum 60. They are cheap but not very and available in all Muji stores.
There is another Uni Pericia colored pencils which are the most expensive among Mitsubishi Uni. Have you heard of it?
Pericia is posca now
I really struggle with these. I have a small set and they do not layer well and barely put down any pigment on top of any other pencil, and I can't get other pencils to layer on top of them. I do predominantly colouring book colouring and these are the worst pencils I own.
Exactly! same!!!
Cult pens will ship to Australia which is great.
Hi Harry, thank you for another great review! Regarding the pencils in the tube, they really look like the Muji colored pencils. If that's the case, they are quite affordable and not difficult to get hold of in Europe. I also remember reading some good things about these pencils being very soft, easy blend and able to handle many layers.
Here's a link to the Muji store if you're interested:
www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?Sec=13&Sub=53&PID=8080
You need to use meltz with these like holbeins
The plain pencils that from that app wish
Amazon U.K. for this 36 set is £14.99x ❤️🙏🏻🇬🇧
Are they like the Uni ?
They are a little bit harder and not quite as pigmented as the Uni, but that is me checking both pencils against each other when I seen your question and basically looking at them under a microscope
@@TheArtGearGuide I ordered them anyway after watching the review 😊
I bought them and sent back... They are weak pigmented and very hard :(((
Don’t forget Australia
I bought this set of 36 and mitsubishi polycolor set and I can absolutely with 100% certainty say, that these pencils are absolutely the same. A few shades are different and the lead width is different, but most shades are the same. It is really sad that not only pencils are the same, but also shades are the same. No, polycolor doesn't feel like oil based either. Rip-off. I further need to compare them both to muji and see if there will be any similarities...but after that fiasco nothing would surprise me ....Update...no Muji is different, better pencil, more pigmented, drier (more oil content) pencil. Just counted...23 absolutely identical pencils, they paint the same, barrels the same color ...I even looked under the microscope at the pigment and laydown. They are the same.
I bought the Mitsubishi Uni 100 set, not the 888 second hand. They are awful and I do use a variety of grades not just the top ones. Far too metallic looking, do not layer well or blend at all. So disappointed as they are nearly $300 a set new here in Australia.
Hi Ellie sorry to hear about your experience. I reviewed the Mitsubishi Uni the 72 set and liked them. I found they had a slightly harder core than say the Polychromos but they laid down really nice. I loved my set and wish I had of purchased the 100 set.
When I done my review I tested them on Bristol Smooth paper and then a Hot Pressed Watercolor paper, both papers relatively smooth. Since the review I have used them on UART Sanded paper, Lux Paper by Alyona I have also tested them on my Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Plate and Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Paper and Clairefontaine Paint-On Paper. All of these papers have a much toothier surface, especially obviously the sanded and they grip the pigment on the Mitsubishi Uni really nicely I thought.
I can’t talk too much about the blending and layering because on the tests that I completed on my video review they layered really well and blended amazing. In fact I only showed the results of the Yellow and Blue creating a green and Yellow and Red creating an orange and someone called me out saying they didn’t believe any colored pencils could blend that well and so I recorded a very short clip of me actually doing it and sent it to them via email. I had a similar thing happen once before only I added the video back online.
@@TheArtGearGuide I hope I didn't get a bad set or something. They were so shiny when I did get them to lay down that I gave up. I will try them on the sanded paper as I hate not using a pencil. On the other hand I bought a set of 72 Castle Art and so wish I had bought the 120. Stunning pencils. Loved that review
What do you mean shiny? Do you mean the cores of them where shiny?
If you look at the close up images of the pencils on my CZcams review, they definitely don’t have shiny cores. I am really not too sure as to what would cause something like that.
I am the same as you, I hate to see any art supply go to waste, that was why I done the review of the Derwent Artists on Pastelmat because I knew a lot of people had given up on their Artists pencils and I wanted to show people how good they worked on Pastelmat. I would definitely try them on different paper especially the Pastelmat or UART Sanded. Hope this helps you out a wee bit.
@@TheArtGearGuide All coloured pencils are a bit shiny when fully covering the paper but these were almost metallic. i am watching your review right now and have got the sanded paper out lol. Will let you know how I go .