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

Great product

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.

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.

Erases easily. Good variety of shades. Only bad part of the experience, the coloring on the outside of the pencil wears off onto fingers of the place where they come in contact. Not that the 'black' is not easy to wash off. It just shouldn't happen?!?!

Excellence. I've tried others and I keep coming back to these. I've actually used up most of the pencils that came in this tin and bought some in bulk. The gradation steps between the pencil hardness is perfect for my work.

This is the first time I've tried Derwent products, and I like them so much that I've ordered a whole batch more of what this British company has to offer. The pencils are all you'll ever possibly need to get started with (if you're new to drawing), and if you've been drawing for a decent period of time and haven't been terribly pleased with products you've previously tried, buy this set. The tin the pencils are packaged in is marvelous -- people who have pets who have TEETH will really understand why I love the tin so much. No dogs will chew up your pencils and no cats will leave little kitty-chewing marks on them. You get a wide range of pencils -- from the very soft to the very hard -- and Derwent gives you extremely good quality. Given that I've just ordered more Derwent products, it's obvious that I love these pencils. I expect anyone else who picks up this set will feel the same way.

A great selection of sketching and drawing art pencils at a great price!. Derwent makes quality art products and these graphic pencils are no exception! Well worth their price if you really want a wide selection of art pencils to use in your art! These are a great art pencil set and great set of art pencils to give as a gift to anyone who is interested in creating art of their own! Highly Recommend!

Amazing

Great for sketch work

Livraison nickel ! Les crayon sont parfait! Certain sous en double le HB,le 3B et le 2H il me semble. Parfait pour les dessins,ce taille bien. Je recommande pour les amoureux d'art.

Lovely set of graphite pencils, 2H, HB, B, and 2B in this set adequate for most art projects. I had only used them a few times but so far I haven't found them to contain any annoying grit you sometimes find in some pencils. I have been using various Derwent pencils and art tools for many years and don't hesitate buying from their range of art pencils and supplies as I find them to be very good quality.

je recommande a tous les amateurs de dessin.crayon top pour de jolie degradé.boite composé de tous les crayon pour de magnifique dessin.

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.