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Review #2012 - Dated: 13th of July, 2007
Author: Tucker |
It has been many, many years since I last played with crayons... and even back then I didn't really like the finish they gave. Hard, unyeilding coloured wax that gave an irregular, uneven finish and often caused thinner papers to tear, and thicker ones to distort... but now, the revolution has come about and it comes in a funky little pen with a twist.
Like your average gluestick, or lipstick (as one overly observant young lady pointed out to me), these crayon pens contain a solid stick of crayon, which is dispensed by twisting the small knob at the base of each pen body. This means that as you use up the crayon, more is easily available, sheltered within the shell, safe from staining fingers or clothes.
Now, the formulation of the crayon itself is also new and quite unique. Smooth as silk, it glides on evenly, effortlessly, and with a coverage second to none. They are so effective, absolutely no extra pressure is required. You can literally draw with them using only their own weight as applied pressure! To test and prove this, I drew a little picture on the back of my young son's hand, and he hardly felt anything at all.
Overall, these are probably the most significant advance in crayons since their invention. Kids are going to love this stuff... it's like crayons merged with coloured pencils, and created a super-hybrid. The price is good, the crayons are great, and the drawings kids will make with them will be astounding. If your little ones enjoy drawing, this could be a winning contender for the next birthday or christmas present.
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