Derwent Artists Pencils are made from the finest quality pigments to ensure pure true colours and superb coverage. The premium quality soft core is 4mm wide and encased in a round 8mm cedar wood barrel. The round barrel shape allows for free movement of the pencil across your chosen surface, perfect for expressive drawing. The soft textured core of Derwent Artists Pencils applies beautifully to create both delicate and intense shading, depending on the pressure applied. Create beautiful layers and endless colour hue and tint possibilities as you blend colours with ease. The sharp point has an excellent strength, ideal for adding those extra fine details to your artwork. You can be confident that your colours will remain true as Derwent Artists Pencils are lightfast and your work will not require fixing when complete. To find out more about the colours in the range, please download the colour chart here.