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Derwent Graphic Drawing Pencils, Medium, Metal Tin, 12 Count (34214)

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  • STURDY PRECISION – With a hexagonal barrel, you gain greater precision for drawings. Hard (H) degrees have a 2.2 mm core for sharp lines. Black (B) soft degrees use a 3.5mm core for softer lines
  • BROAD RANGE – Choose the pencil that works for you. Derwent offers a comprehensive range of 20 degrees to help achieve your vision. This set contains 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H and 4H
  • VERSATILE EXECUTION – Our wide range lets you choose the pencil that fits your artistic concept. Whether used for blending, illustrations or shading, our pencils will help express your vision
  • STRONG CORE – The core sharpens to a fine, long-lasting point, great for emphasizing even the smallest details. The fine point allows for professional-level precision on your most intricate images
  • ACCESSORIES – For best results, combine with other Derwent products, such as Derwent Canvas Pencil Wrap, Derwent Sketching Paper Pads, Derwent Pencil Sharpener and Derwent Battery Operated Eraser
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For generations, artists around the world have trusted the Derwent brand. With a proud heritage dating back to 1832, Derwent’s innovation comes from a deep understanding of artists. We appreciate that artists’ needs and aspirations may change over their artistic life, and with this in mind, we’ve produced a wide range of high quality art materials, many of which are made in our British manufacturing plant in The Lake District, Cumbria, in the United Kingdom.

Derwent Graphic Pencils

Derwent Graphic Pencils combine professional quality with personal convenience. You gain greater precision for detailed drawings with the hexagonal barrel. Hard (H) degrees contain a 2.2 mm core for sharp lines, while black (B) soft degrees use a 3.5mm core to obtain softer lines.

  • 2.2mm Hard Core
  • 3.5mm Soft Core
  • Sturdy Precision
  • Versatile Execution
  • Strong Core
  • Range from 9B to 9H

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'Each pack contains an assortment of our wide range of 20 degrees. Our full range of degree options includes: 9B, 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H, 8H, 9H. Refer to our range charts above to determine which degrees are included in each pack.'

Derwent Graphic Pencils

Wide Variety of Options

Derwent offers a comprehensive range of graphic pencils spanning 20 degrees to help you achieve your vision. Choose from the popular HB pencil, the fine and crispy 9H, or the soft and smudgy 9B. Be prepared for any situation, whenever inspiration strikes.

Perfect for Details and Shading

Choose the pencil that fits your artistic concept. With a versatile set, you can easily move from thick blending, to fine, detailed illustrations, to deep shading. Express your vision with graphic pencils that meet all of your expectations.

Sharp and Durable Core

A sharp, fine point allows you to emphasize even the smallest details in your drawing. The durable core sharpens to a long-lasting point, which is perfect for intricate imagery. Obtain professional-level precision on all of your projects.

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    Derwent Graphic Pencils are a professional quality product that anyone can use. With the hexagonal barrel, you gain greater precision for detailed drawings. The hard (H) degrees contain a 2.2 mm core for sharp, fine lines, while the black (B) soft degrees use a 3.5mm core to obtain softer lines. Be prepared for any project and choose the pencil that works for you. Derwent offers a comprehensive range of 20 degrees to help you achieve your vision. This set contains 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H, 2H, 3H and 4H in a metal tin. Whether used for blending, fine detailed illustrations or shading and depth, these pencils will help you express your vision. The core sharpens to a fine, long-lasting point, great for emphasizing even the smallest details. The fine point allows for professional-level precision on your most intricate images. With a heritage dating to 1832, Derwent’s innovation comes from an understanding of artists. We’ve produced a range of quality art materials, many of which are made in our British manufacturing plant.

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    Customers find these pencils comparable to higher-end brands. They are a good value for the price and work well for beginners and moderate artists. The softness and shade range are appreciated. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the quality, sharpness, and blending ability.

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    193 customers mention "Pencil quality"178 positive15 negative

    Customers appreciate the pencil quality. They find it comparable to high-end brands, with essential grade pencils for shading and drawing. The set has all the necessary gray shades and is a great addition to any drawing arsenal. The lead is smooth and easy to use, covering the entire range of grays.

    "These are the best set of pencils I own. They draw on any medium beautifully. The tips are strong and has a comfortable grip...." Read more

    "Great pencils however one of them was very bowed and is hard to draw with if you’re not holding it just right but there are doubles of some so it’s..." Read more

    "...The variety of B/H helps line weights be clear and concise. Great for art drawings too, high quality lead is easy to use and manipulate for shading...." Read more

    "...But they are otherwise good enough pencils. I can't say they blow away some lower priced pencils I have...." Read more

    46 customers mention "Value for money"40 positive6 negative

    Customers appreciate the value for money of the writing instruments. They find them decent for the price, easy to buy, and a good purchase for any artist.

    "...He is happy with quality and results. Good value" Read more

    "...Castle pencils seem to have a really nice feel and were a very good value in comparison...." Read more

    "Love these brand, great quality and great price compared to other stores." Read more

    "...Well worth their price if you really want a wide selection of art pencils to use in your art!..." Read more

    36 customers mention "Functionality"32 positive4 negative

    Customers find that the pencils work well for beginners and moderate skill levels. They are affordable, light, and have a great feel when held. The range of techniques is unlimited, and the results are superb.

    "...He is happy with quality and results. Good value" Read more

    "...Less work and less smudging." Read more

    "...These are fine. They all work well. I now have enough pencils to draw 5 hours a day for the next 3 years!" Read more

    "...I don't know too much about pencils but if you're looking for a great starter range I would recommend this set...." Read more

    31 customers mention "Softness"31 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the pencils' softness. They find the graphite smooth and easy to shade with. The hardness grades are accurate, and the set includes all hardness values from 9H to 9B. The leads are smooth, and the hardness grades are spaced well. The pencils are comfortable to hold and sketch with.

    "...The Derwent pencils are very high quality and this set includes all hardness values from 9H to 9B; there are a few duplicates as well for the total..." Read more

    "...The Castle pencils seem to have a really nice feel and were a very good value in comparison...." Read more

    "...The leads are smooth, and the hardness grades are spaced well...." Read more

    "...I haven't had time to fully compare them, but the Fine Touch are super smooth and lay down really easy...." Read more

    16 customers mention "Shade range"16 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the wide range of shade values and pigmentation of these pencils. They find them useful for shading at all skill levels, with a good variety of popular shades. The graphite softness and hardness are useful for creating contrasts. The extra tints and tones improve their art, covering the whole gray scale.

    "Perfect pencils for architecture drawings. The variety of B/H helps line weights be clear and concise...." Read more

    "...They give a wide range of shade values, sharpen very well, hold point without breaking (within reason) and just overall good quality." Read more

    "...Every line is easy to make and satisfying. The lead is great for blending and shading. My only complaint is the case not the pencils themselves...." Read more

    "...are the easiest to work with and it is easier to get a real range of different tones in your work." Read more

    120 customers mention "Quality"77 positive43 negative

    Customers have mixed views on the pencils. Some find them good quality, with strong tips and a comfortable grip. Others mention that the leads break easily, the plastic holders are flimsy, and the 2B and 4B pencils are grainy.

    "...They draw on any medium beautifully. The tips are strong and has a comfortable grip. My Faber's and staedtler are nothing compared to these...." Read more

    "...The Derwent pencils are very high quality and this set includes all hardness values from 9H to 9B; there are a few duplicates as well for the total..." Read more

    "...it was shrink wrapped so the pencils stayed in place in the thin cheap plastic tray in the bottom...." Read more

    "Bought for my son to use in high school drawing class. He is happy with quality and results. Good value" Read more

    18 customers mention "Sharpness"12 positive6 negative

    Customers have different views on the pencil sharpness. Some find it easy to sharpen and long-lasting, while others mention the wood casing makes it difficult to sharpen. The lead is weak and breaks easily, and some customers wish they came with a sharpener.

    "...They give a wide range of shade values, sharpen very well, hold point without breaking (within reason) and just overall good quality." Read more

    "...As for the leads, most of them are fine and sharpen perfectly well, however at least two of the pencils, the 2B and 3B , have a problem with leads..." Read more

    "...gradient "B" pencils also had problems, such as, the lead being too weak to sharpen and constantly breaking...." Read more

    "...These are well made, go on the paper smoothly, and sharpen well. What more do you need?..." Read more

    15 customers mention "Blending ability"10 positive5 negative

    Customers have different experiences with the pencils' blending ability. Some find the graphite blends smoothly on the paper, making shading and blending easy. Others mention that the pencils are not smooth enough and can produce a gritty drag.

    "...This pack has lots of different leads so you can blend easily or be really precise depending on your project...." Read more

    "...grittiness, and yes I have felt that sometimes the pencil will have a gritty drag and won't produce a clean line until the grit particle wears away..." Read more

    "...Excellent blending, no scratching/scraping on paper" Read more

    "...This can be good for blending. The cons are that the leads break easily, if dropped for instance, and the pencils require frequent sharpening." Read more

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    • The Sheldon's
      5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, yes and yes
      Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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      These are the best set of pencils I own. They draw on any medium beautifully. The tips are strong and has a comfortable grip. My Faber's and staedtler are nothing compared to these. It's now my favorite pencil set. As a beginner artist I still have a lot to learn about pencils and mediums so maybe in the future another one will take my attention but for now these are the best Iv come across.
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      Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
      These are the best set of pencils I own. They draw on any medium beautifully. The tips are strong and has a comfortable grip. My Faber's and staedtler are nothing compared to these. It's now my favorite pencil set. As a beginner artist I still have a lot to learn about pencils and mediums so maybe in the future another one will take my attention but for now these are the best Iv come across.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent drawing pencils!!
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      I do a lot of pencil drawing and usually keep it simple; most of my work is done with a #2 or HB pencil, and final dark shading is done with 2B and 6B. However, as I continue to improve my drawing ability, I decided that it would be helpful to have a few more pencil options for shading work.

      This Derwent set is perfect. At first, I figured I would just use a couple of the pencils and buy the entire set merely for the convenience. However, in my most recent piece, I found myself using about 2/3 of the different hardness values during my shading process. I usually just lay down some graphite and use a Q-Tip to spread it around each area, with the downside being the lack of precision afforded by this method. With the harder pencils, though, I could merely use the pencil to shade thoroughly, allowing me to get into tight corners without making things too dark. This is probably just basic drawing practice, but for me it was a new approach and one made possible by this set.

      The Derwent pencils are very high quality and this set includes all hardness values from 9H to 9B; there are a few duplicates as well for the total count of 24 (19 different hardness values). If you need a range of pencils for any kind of pencil art, look no further than this excellent set.

      I have attached a photo of my most recent piece (a 1969 Camaro), drawn using these pencils, in the product images above. I hope this gives a good idea of the potential of this set.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent drawing pencils!!
      Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2013
      I do a lot of pencil drawing and usually keep it simple; most of my work is done with a #2 or HB pencil, and final dark shading is done with 2B and 6B. However, as I continue to improve my drawing ability, I decided that it would be helpful to have a few more pencil options for shading work.

      This Derwent set is perfect. At first, I figured I would just use a couple of the pencils and buy the entire set merely for the convenience. However, in my most recent piece, I found myself using about 2/3 of the different hardness values during my shading process. I usually just lay down some graphite and use a Q-Tip to spread it around each area, with the downside being the lack of precision afforded by this method. With the harder pencils, though, I could merely use the pencil to shade thoroughly, allowing me to get into tight corners without making things too dark. This is probably just basic drawing practice, but for me it was a new approach and one made possible by this set.

      The Derwent pencils are very high quality and this set includes all hardness values from 9H to 9B; there are a few duplicates as well for the total count of 24 (19 different hardness values). If you need a range of pencils for any kind of pencil art, look no further than this excellent set.

      I have attached a photo of my most recent piece (a 1969 Camaro), drawn using these pencils, in the product images above. I hope this gives a good idea of the potential of this set.
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    • Kella
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great drawing pencils
      Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
      Size: 24 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 24 CountVerified Purchase
      Great pencils however one of them was very bowed and is hard to draw with if you’re not holding it just right but there are doubles of some so it’s not a huge deal.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars Great drawing pencils
      Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
      Great pencils however one of them was very bowed and is hard to draw with if you’re not holding it just right but there are doubles of some so it’s not a huge deal.
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    • Daniel Mogilevskiy
      5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
      Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
      Size: 12 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 12 CountVerified Purchase
      Bought for my son to use in high school drawing class. He is happy with quality and results. Good value
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    • Brandon
      5.0 out of 5 stars Love them
      Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2019
      Size: 24 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 24 CountVerified Purchase
      Perfect pencils for architecture drawings. The variety of B/H helps line weights be clear and concise. Great for art drawings too, high quality lead is easy to use and manipulate for shading. Tin arrived a little dented but that’s expectable, pencils were still fine.
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    • JGSTUDIOS
      4.0 out of 5 stars Missing lid on my tin.
      Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
      Size: 24 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 24 CountVerified Purchase
      The pencils are fine. My review is mainly about the packaging. I assumed that with a pencil set in a tin box, that it would have a lid, but my set came with the bottom only and it was shrink wrapped so the pencils stayed in place in the thin cheap plastic tray in the bottom. But there was no lid with my set so I was mildly disappointed. If the shrink wrap would have torn in the shipment, then the pencils would have been tossed about in the box and in the past I have had some items fall out of the box through the minimally taped ends. Many delivery people will handle the boxes by either puncturing the sides for a finger hold or grabbing the ends of the lids to move the boxes so the lid ends are bent and elevated. Sometimes the paper tape holding the lid closed will fail and the lids are partially open. so I have lost items that way. Not sure how this pencil set was packaged that way, at Derwent factory or at Amazon, but it bugs me to get items shipped with unexpected surprises like that. So that's my 2 cents. Pencils are fine. People have mentioned grittiness, and yes I have felt that sometimes the pencil will have a gritty drag and won't produce a clean line until the grit particle wears away after a couple of strokes. But they are otherwise good enough pencils. I can't say they blow away some lower priced pencils I have. The Castle pencils seem to have a really nice feel and were a very good value in comparison. Staedler pencils are equally priced and I do not notice any gritty feel.
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    • Sara D Anderson
      5.0 out of 5 stars Tried them all, and Derwent is my brand.
      Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017
      Size: 24 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 24 CountVerified Purchase
      I have tried nearly every brand of premium graphite drawing pencil: Caran d'Ache, Staedtler, Faber-Castell, Koh i Noor, Tombow, Generals, Cretacolor, Conte' and Derwent. I like them all, and it would be difficult to say one brand is "best" because they're all good; just different users will subjectively prefer one for their personal style over others. Having said that, the Derwent pencils just feel 'right' in my hand and seem to fit my style the best. The leads are smooth, and the hardness grades are spaced well. They feel most similar to the Faber-Castell 9000 pencils, just a touch softer (grade for grade of course), and come in a larger range of hardness values (20 vs 16). I also like the Faber-Castells, but still I slightly prefer Derwent.

      Overall, Derwent are my favorite brand of drawing pencil, and I'll definitely be ordering more as I use these up.
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    • Freebird
      5.0 out of 5 stars Great pencils
      Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
      Size: 12 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 12 CountVerified Purchase
      These are my favorite, thus far, of the different brands I've tried. They give a wide range of shade values, sharpen very well, hold point without breaking (within reason) and just overall good quality.
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    • mj
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pencils
      Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2024
      Size: 24 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 24 CountVerified Purchase
      As such the pencils are great. The lead is smooth and the dark shades are very nice. Having used lead pencils for the most part of my life I feel that the wood for these pencils could have been of better quality. Derwent is such an excellent brand and I don’t mind paying a higher price for better quality pencils. I have not sharpened these pencils yet so it’s possible that I am over reacting. Over all they are very good for sketching.
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    • Jorge
      5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena calidad
      Reviewed in Mexico on March 19, 2024
      Size: 12 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 12 CountVerified Purchase
      La marca es de muy buena calidad y el precio es más que accesible para lo que ofrece, los catalogaría de semi profesionales a profesionales, la presentación muy cuidada y llegaron en perfecto estado.
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    • Marco Foschino
      5.0 out of 5 stars Grafite di qualità
      Reviewed in Italy on April 1, 2024
      Size: 12 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 12 CountVerified Purchase
      Derwent fino ad ora non ha deluso.
      Con buoni materiali si impara meglio e un pò più velocemente.
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    • esther bergman
      5.0 out of 5 stars Super!
      Reviewed in Sweden on October 28, 2023
      Size: 4 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 4 CountVerified Purchase
      snabb leverans bra kvalité!
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    • PETER BREWER
      5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect pencils.....
      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2023
      Size: 12 Count (Pack of 1)Style: 12 CountVerified Purchase
      Good quality pencils....perfect for my dog drawing hobby......
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