The shape and function are exactly the same as the "prettier" color pencils

These pencils are very durable and attractive and I like the colors they came in.

I prefer the darker green myself, but I wish the correct color had been pictured (if you have young children, you'll understand why)

Vivid color, quality materials (erasers/lead) and mechanics

0.9 lead - love the color as well.

Vivid color, quality materials (erasers/lead) and mechanics

I hope Pentel buyers will demand more colors like LIME GREEN, SCHOOL BUS YELLOW, HOT PINK, GLITTER, LED LIGHT

Vivid color, quality materials (erasers/lead) and mechanics

That being said, the pencils are excellent quality, exactly the same as the ones in the picture except darker colors

I love the color

l love these Mech