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Review Snapshot: Quick Verdict
Before we dive into the full unboxing, here is a quick summary of John’s experience with the travel set.
The Pros
- Secure Magnetic Design: The magnets holding the palette are strong and reliable.
- Smart Brush Storage: The elastic hoops are perfect for holding the dual-tip brush (and its caps!)
- Complete Ecosystem: Comes with everything needed: palette, paper, brush, and swatch card.
- Versatility: Available in 12, 24, and 36 pan sizes to suit different needs.
Room for Improvement
- Wishlist: Ideally, we would love to see more color options for the exterior case itself in the future.
For artists who love urban sketching or painting en plein air, finding the perfect balance between portability and functionality is always the goal. Recently, our community member John Kimbley-Henry took the Fuumuui Watercolor Travel Set for a spin.
From the magnetic palette design to the clever storage solutions, here is John's authentic, hands-on review of why this kit might just become your new "Everyday Carry."
Below is his review, which I hope will be helpful to you.
Unboxing: First Impressions & Packaging
The first thing you notice is the care put into the presentation. It’s not just a box of supplies; it feels like a complete toolkit ready for action. The Travel Case itself comes with a protective cover, which was excellent for durability.
"Arrived safely and beautifully packaged, everything you need for those moments when inspiration strikes, when you are on your travels.
The Travel case comes with a cover to protect and stop it getting scuffed or dirty."
Setup: The Magnetic Palette System
Setting up the kit is intuitive. The set utilizes a smart magnetic system to keep the watercolor palette and sketchbook in place. This security is vital for travel watercolor sets—the last thing you want is your pigment pans sliding around while you are trying to capture a fleeting street scene.
"I opened the travel case and added half of the watercolour pages and the 24 colour travel palette as shown in the instructions. The magnetics that hold the two halves of the palette are very secure."
The Brush & A Clever User Hack
The kit includes a dual-tip travel brush, designed to save space without sacrificing versatility. John found a clever way to use the case's design to keep his workflow organized and prevent losing small parts.
"The dual tipped brush is ideal and fits nicely into one of the elastic hoops when traveling.
When painting, I used both of the elasticated hoops to hold the brush covers, so that they did not roll away or get lost."
Performance: Color & Usability
How does it actually perform when painting? According to John, the 24-color selection hits the sweet spot for versatility, and the case acts as a mini-studio organizer.
"The colour selection is ideal, and is perfect for quick watercolour paintings, or urban sketching. The palette is very easy to clean.
The case has room for business cards, extra sheets of paper, and a pen or pencil. I use one of the pockets for my Swatch card, which came as part of the kit."
Final Thoughts: Amazing Value
The Fuumuui Watercolor Travel Set aims to be adaptable, available in multiple pan sizes (12, 24, and 36) with replaceable parts. While John mentioned it "would be great to see some colour options available in the future," his overall conclusion is a ringing endorsement for anyone looking for a portable solution.
"Amazing value for money, and such an excellent idea. This is definitely going to be everyone's 'Every Day Carry'."
Ready to pack your studio in your pocket? Shop the Fuumuui Watercolor Travel Set Here.
Special thanks to John for sharing his detailed review and photos!
