Reply by our customer service

Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear the colors appeared too pale for your expectations. These inkless pencils work through a metal alloy tip that leaves marks via oxidation — so the lines are naturally lighter and more subtle than traditional colored pencils or ink. For best results, try applying with a bit more pressure, as this can help enhance color intensity. The pencils work great for light sketching, journaling, and everyday writing. We appreciate you trying our product and hope this tip helps!