Why were Laurentien pencil crayons discontinued?

Laurentien’s website stated that this was due to consumers being more likely to put the colored pencils in a pencil case. In 2012, Laurentien ceased the production of its colored pencils.

Are Laurentian pencil crayons good?

The best qualities of these pencils are the rich pigments and smoothness when you lay down the colours. I find them perfect. Keep in mind that the consistency will be different between pencil crayon brands… some are soft and smudge, while others are very firm.

What is Laurentian pencil crayons?

Laurentian pencil crayons (later spelled Laurentien) were an iconic part of many Canadian students’ school supply checklists and lots of Canadians fondly remember using them in school. These colour pencils were made in Canada by the Venus Pencil Company. They were also sold in the US under the brand name ‘Paradise.

Which color pencil brand is best?

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• Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 72-Count.
• Crayola Colored Pencils.
• Prismacolor 3596T Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 12 Count.
• Studio Series Colored Pencil Set.
• Castle Art Supplies 72 Colored Pencils Set for Coloring Books.

What are the colors on Laurentien colored pencils?

Each colored pencil is painted in a color matching the lead, and labelled in white (Cotton White has yellow lettering) with both the name of the color and a number assigned to each color. Additional metallic color were also available and appeared in a separate Laurentien Metallic Pencil Crayon Set in 2004.

Who are the owners of Laurentian art supplies?

Laurentien (originally Laurentian) was a Canadian brand of art supplies owned by Sanford Canada. The line of supplies included coloured pencils, markers and crayons.

Why did Laurentian change their name to Laurentien?

During the 1960s, the packaging of Laurentien’s products changed to become a portable vinyl pouch and the color pencils now had space for labeling on the pencil supposedly to “deter theft from classmates”. In 1972, Laurentian’s name was changed to Laurentien, supposedly in an attempt to increase sales in Quebec.