Derwent Colored Drawing Pencils, Metal Tin, 24 Count (0700672)

I would not call these the best pencils for coloring (as in coloring books), they leave behind a lot of white spaces on the paper and the color palette is very limited. But they are soft and nice to use for sketching/in a sketchbook. Or to use in nature studies, etc. I think of them as a ice alternative to charcoal or pastels, but creamy.

The pencils are nice as expected but the set came without a lid. I guess I’m not surprised since I have other Derwent sets and the lids are all loose.

these pencils are perfect for sketchers. you can erase the soft lead, but it doesnt erase completely, just enough. gorgeous colors for creating various skin tones

These are a complete set of earth tones. Greys, browns, muted greens and blues, ocher, reddish browns, black and white. They complement other sets of color pencils I have. Wider lead (5mm?), sharpens well, blends with other wax or oil based colors. Excellent for setting up backgrounds in natural scenes and subjects. A keeper I will order again when used up.

I love these; discovered them after falling in love with the Derwent Lightfast pencils. These work well in conjunction with the Lightfast, Prismacolors, Polychromos and on top of alcohol markers. Blendability is wonderful, and the Chinese White is my new favorite white pencil. Just outstanding. Lovely, lovely pencils!

Great pencils. Pigment is smooth and opaque. Will be a go to pencil for me. If only they came in larger sets (hint hints Derwent!)

Very nice, beautiful subtle colors. I bought the chinese white to use for highlights. I thought Why not try the whole set? Glad I did.

Pencils are good and at a good price.

Only 24 in the range?! Yes, but like the sonnet these force the artist to play, to adapt and invent creating wonderful landscapes and portraits. Derwents Drawing pencils are the softest pencils you will find - a cross between pencil and wax pastel, they lay down like cream and have the yummiest muted colours. They fast became a favourite with landscape and portrait artists on their release. Coffees, chocolates, earthy reds, moody seas and cloudy skies - these are the things that Drawing dreams of. They are also great for fur as they are soft and dense and natural. They all carry a lightfast rating of 8 (BW) except for the Ink Blue at 7 - which means your paintings will be around for quite some time.

Very creamy but still holds just enough point to get some detail. The colors are great for autumn landscapes. A very enjoyable set.