DerwentGraphic Pencils, Includes Tin and Sharpener, Set of 6 (0700835)

I use these pencils extensively for drawing portraits as well as biological illustration. This particular set is the one that contains the very soft leads up to 9B as well as rather hard ones. For shading and darker values with good blending, this is what you need. The harder pencils in the set hold their point well and will render the details in precise drawings. Of course if you draw much, you know what kind of pencils you want and need for your projects. However, if you are undecided or lack experience with this brand, rest assured that Derwent is a great pencil. Easy to sharpen and smooth leads are characteristic qualities. The tin that holds the pencils is nice also. I bought this set to replace a very well used and loved set which had many pencils used down to small, hard to hold stubs--so of course I wanted an identical set. I highly recommend this brand and this selection of pencils.

This set offers a good range of drawing pencils. It’s great for sketching

I looove this brand, also all their colored pencil lines. I know everyone is Prismacolor crazy, but it is hype. Derwents are just as good and I am a little partial to them simply they are the ones I learn to draw with even as a kid. I remember my first Derwent kit that Dad bought me, 120 pencils and I was around 8 and we were livi9ng in Australia.I love the water color pencils, the graphite, the ink tense that you can actually draw on fabric with and it stays, and the color soft line. I also have a few others, but those are my favorites.I would say there pencils are as good as any other including Prismacolor.Just make sure to get the right pencil sharpener no matter what you use. Get a Derwent battery operated, which is still made or a Panasonic or a used HUNT-Boston, all of which are no longer made. DO NOT GET X-ACTO, it chews your pencils up and constantly breaks the lead.INFO ON ELECTRIC PENCIL SHARPENERS:I am a color pencil artist, and you need to have either a Panasonic, "Hunt-Boston" pencil sharpener, otherwise your colored pencils are eaten. NEVER BUY X-ACTO for colored pencils, X-ACTO will eat your pencils. Until you can find a Panasonic or Hunt-Boston, or Hunt or Boston electric pencil sharpener, get this if you can find one, or the Derwent "BLACK" model as it had 2 holes, one for a longer tip and one for a shorter tip. I have both. I had bought the Derwent one as I have Derwent but also use Prismacolor and graphite. Panasonic and Hunt Boston are NO LONGER MADE no matter WHAT anyone says. I was lucky to buy a new PANASONIC electric pencil sharpener by trolling the net until I found on. Bought a used Boston, model #18, used on eBay and paid waaaay too much. It was pretty beaten up.Also, if you do buy used, get one in the best quality that you can and just pay the extra, I would say up to $35. I personally would not spend more than that. I paid $38 for my new Panasonic.Also, X-ACTO bought out "Hunt-Boston" and all new models are a 4 digit model number, the actual "Hunt-Boston" is only a 2 digit. This issue is that X-ACTO still sells under the Hunt Boston name, and it is misleading as it now uses X-ACTO cutters, which do NOTHING but EAT your pencils. I also do not like it when someone lies about what they are selling.I bought what I thought was a "HUNT" electric pencil sharpener, it came in a box that had the Hunt name and packaging, but when I opened it up it was a, you guessed right... An X-ACTO!! Said so right on the sharpener.Bought on line here at Amazon from Overstock.com, but I returned it and got a refund, including shipping as they were misleading.Hope this helps with those of you who are colored pencil artist. Get a PANASONIC, HUNT-BOSTON or Derwent sharpener.Also, run a graphite pencil through your sharpener first thing every day and it will stay sharp longer since colored pencils are waxy and tend to build up on the cutters.

So I did swatches of all the pencils I received (bought 12 hard and 12 soft sets) and was surprised at how dark 9h looked. I then start a swatch with 8h and it was much lighter. I thought maybe I just pressed lighter on the 8h, I continued with the rest of the pencils, and everything was perfect. So I did more comparisons of 8h and 9h with drawing lines, different shading, etc, and 9h is definitely darker than 8h, but whatever, I at least now know what to expect from both those pencils, probably just a lull in quality assurance that day. So a star off for that, butt other than that, great pencils, will buy again for their great price and (hopefully more reliable) quality.

Very Nice Sketching Pencils!

I bought these as part of a gift for my son's girlfriend. She says they are very smooth to draw with and they are really nice, high quality for her purposes.

If you're looking for a great set pg graphite pencils that are great quality and will last you a good amount of time, these are the ones. Derwent is hands down my favorite art supplies to turn into. They are durable, they do the job, and I love that they come in a case!

I've tried a lot of different kinds of graphic pencils for my art work that just didn't seem all that great. I decided to try the Derwent Graphic Pencils and have been extremely pleased with them. They are exactly what I have been looking for. They are the best pencils I've found and I won't use anything else now. The only problem is the tin box, it doesn't latch well and I have to put rubber bands around the box to make sure it stays closed and that the pencils don't fall out. But the pencils are the best!

Muy buenos lápices para dibujar, bonitos y de buena calidad

Quality product and reasonably priced.

Ottimo prodotto, stavolta la consegna amazon non è stata impeccabile....ma può capitare, siamo ancora umani. :))

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