The pigmentation on these is fantastic and smooth. They blend together well and can get intense if concentrated enough, as well as watering down to nearly nothing. If you let them dry down in a mixing tray, they rewet easily and stay true to color.

They also take salt well.

I've used these water colors a couple of times now. I really like them. I have only had cheaper water colors up until this point. I can tell a real difference with these. They are a more viberant color and I don't seem to have to use as much of the product to get a nice color. I'm excited to keep using them, but kind of wish I had waited for the larger number of colors. I can't justify getting the larger collection. I used the lid to paint each color with its corresponding number so I can know what color each paint is. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to tell what the darker colors are.

Best watercolors I've ever used! I used to use Windsor and Newton but these Kuretake are so much more vibrant and easier to build up. Overall I'm very happy with these and I won't be changing brands any time soon.

Very easy to work with, even for a beginner. You can tell these are good quality paints!

awesome pigmentation