About This Manufacturer
Highest quality, born in Britain. Britain has a long history of pencils. Founded in 1832 as the first pencil manufacturer, Derwent launched the Derwent brand of artist-grade colored pencils in 1938.
Located in Keswick, England's Lake District, adjacent to the Borrowdale Valley, where graphite, the raw material for pencil leads, was first discovered in the early 16th century, Derwent has been producing art pencils for the world for over 160 years. Their high quality, meeting international color standard testing standards and achieving high lightfastness ratings in accordance with ASTM standards, makes them the finest grade for professional use.
A wide variety of pencils are available, including watercolor pencils, pastels, traditional sketching pencils made from natural graphite or charcoal, and drawing pencils that recreate sepia effects.
Product Description
Pencil-shaped pastels perfect for detailed drawings. Minimal powder and easy blending.
From Amazon
This pastel pencil set from Derwent, a British stationery and art supplies manufacturer. The easy-to-hold, thick, round 8mm barrel features a soft, fine-grained colored lead for a smooth writing experience. It's designed to produce a beautiful, smooth finish even when mixing colors.
This is a premium British professional art supply brand dating back to 1832.
Produces a soft, even finish.
Excellent coloring properties and no powder scattering.
The manufacturer's warranty applies only to genuine domestic products.
Explore a variety of expressions by blending and smudging colors.
