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#5 in Drawing Pencil Sets

Derwent Graphic Pencils 12-Set

Name: Derwent Graphic Pencils 12-Set
Brand: Derwent
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

Derwent

$15.00 – $22.00

British-made graphite pencils in 12 grades from 9B to H in a hinged metal tin perfect for studio and field work. Derwent's smooth clay-bonded core excels at both fine detail and broad shading with a slightly waxy feel popular with illustrators.

8.5

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.6

User Sentiment

8.6

Value Score

8.7

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

7.5

Community

8.4

Availability

9.1

Pros

Broad 9B to H range
Broad 9B to H range
Hinged metal tin case
Hinged metal tin case
Smooth waxy feel for blending
Smooth waxy feel for blending

Cons

Waxy feel not preferred by all artists
Waxy feel not preferred by all artists
Softer grades dull quickly
Softer grades dull quickly

Don't buy this if…

The softer 9B and 8B grades require frequent sharpening and wear down quickly during extended shading.
The softer 9B and 8B grades require frequent sharpening and wear down quickly during extended shading.