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 ideal for detailed drawings. Minimal powder and easy blending.
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Pastel pencil set from Derwent, a British stationery and art supplies manufacturer. The thick, round 8mm barrel is easy to hold, and the soft, fine-grained colored core ensures a smooth writing experience. Even when mixing colors, the result is a beautiful, smooth finish.
These pastel pencils are from the UK's highest quality brand. This set includes 24 pastel pencils in vibrant, colorful hues.
Product dimensions: 23.7 x 1.2 x 20.0 cm (units: cm)