Derwent Lightfast Colour Pencils in Wooden Gift Box, 4mm Round Core, Premium Core Strength, Creamy Texture, Ideal For Fine Art Drawing & Colouring, Professional Quality, 2305692 (Set of 48)

I used a smaller set of Caran D'ache luminance in the past, and was extremely impressed. However, the thing is that they're simply too expensive, and i don't sell my work.Derwent lightfast turned out to be a great alternative, and for a fraction of the price of luminance.These are highly lightfast and oil based. Regardless of being oil based they're not too hard. In fact they're relatively creamy and blendable, yet hold their point quite well for details. The wood casing is top notch and the leads don't break (don't risk using dull sharpeners).Derwent always comes up with lovely shade ranges. This one has earthy, muted shades which are perfect for wildlife. However, it lacks a proper pink pencil.I generally use a combination of prismacolors and FC Polychromos for my work, but given the fact that prismacolors are so notoriously fragile and cheaply made, i don't think i will be going back to them. And shockingly enough, the cost of Derwent lightfast is lower than the cost of prismacolors here.Overall, this is the most expensive set from Derwent but it's worth the price, especially for people who sell their work.

Super quality and smooth to colour. Layering done on papers. Exellent. Value for money.

Since I got this in offer. Worth for 3500/- the lightfast quality is amazing. The pigments are bright and the pencil is so smooth. Worth even for expert artists.

I have the Derwent watercolour pencil set that I bought 25 years ago which has been a helpful accessory medium in my fashion illustration.I researched many brands before deciding to go for these, despite the higher price tag and these are easier on the hands than some others I have tried. There's less wrist fatigue. The colours are rich enough on simple cartridge as seen from my first attempt, although I will need a more 'toothy' surface for multiple layering.Despite 72 colours, the set does lack a good 'flesh' colour, which needs to be blended, so for portraits, I would want more flesh colours. The plastic tray is a bit flimsy, which I had noticed on my earlier set as well and I see that it is a common peeve for many artists with this brand!At their price positioning, a litlle more substance on the tray would be appreciated!What surprised me was that the set was imported in 2021 - I would expect a fresher batch.However, these are supposed to be lightfast for 99 years, so it is relative.I am very satisfied with the purchase so far.

If you're an anime artist these shades are not gonna fulfill your requirements. Why? Because it doesn't have brighter shades of colors as bright shades are main priority for anime drawings i returned the product after noticing it even tho i bought the 72 setsThey have all the dark shades available suitable for realistic drawings and also all metallic color are available but not anime friendlyWhen it comes to blending they're oil based so when you do coloring in anime sketches you'll have hard time layering.I quickly ordered the Prisma colors 72 sets as they're a bit expensive than Derwent lightfast but i do anime artworks only so needed blighter tones and now im satisfied with PrismaAh wait also the tin box was damaged on delivery.

These colours are awesome. layering is easy with them, blending is good, comfortable to use, lead are in the center of the pencil, they are neither too hard nor too soft, pigment is rich, packaging looks premium but for this price range they are overpriced although I got thee for just 3600 INR but the are actually 5k or 6k which is way too much for these if you are willing to spend that much then I would suggest you go for polychromos but not prismacolour cause dwerent is better than prismacolours.

Soft, bendable and easy to use! My artworks are done with derwent lightfast and faber castell polychromos

Excellent value, oil colour, pencils.pigment is very good, bright blending is easy. Since it’s a 72 colour set, you get a wide range in each colour. Skids easily on paper.