I love these pencils. They provide excellent pigmentation and blend-ability. While these are NOT pastel pencils, the way they move on paper reminds me of that type of media. I refrain from using the word 'chalky' or 'gritty' because those aren't exactly pleasant things to find in a colored pencil, but I guess I must include them. It's not overwhelming and doesn't feel BAD, and the results of the product look amazing. But they have a 'natural' feel, I guess I would say that waxier pencils like Prismas (which I do still love) don't. It's got that bit of bite against paper, like pastel or graphite infused with the smoothness of colored pencil. I like it - a lot.
So I'll compare these to other brands you may be familiar with. They're are a less waxy pencil than Prismacolor. They FEEL less waxy than Faber-Castell Polychromos, although those are an oil based pencil. So I guess I should say they feel less 'smooth'. But as I said, these have a.. textured feel to them when in use. They are more pigmented than the majority of Derwent Artist/Studios (also a wax-based pencil of the same brand). I am yet to experience any significant issue with blooming or loosing the tooth of paper underneath layers of the pencil. I already feel myself falling in love with these!
A downfall is the barrel of these is a little larger than most pencils, and they're a tight/impossible fit for most all of my sharpeners.
And unlike the Polychromos I recently ordered through the same Amazon seller, they came in perfect safe condition!
| Manufacturer | Derwent |
|---|---|
| Brand | Derwent |
| Item Weight | 15.5 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 13.87 x 0.55 x 7.8 inches |
| Item model number | 701028 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Soft |
| Material Type | Tin, Metal |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 36 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0701028 |
