Derwent Inktense Permanent Watersoluble Pencils Wooden Gift Box Set, Drawing & Painting, Ideal For Layering, Use on Fabrics, Wax-based, Professional Quality - 2300151 (Set of 48)

I bought the 24 pencils tin last week. I had read in other reviews that the first thing to do is to make a colour chart because the shades when dried and washed are different. Simply dry colours are not rich or vibrant but the pencils glide smoothly over the paper (better the quality of paper, better the results), but when you add water... Oh My God! It's so good! The colours instantly pop! They are very vibrant and rich. The number of shades in 24 tin is honestly limited. If one can afford, they should go for 36 or even better, 72! I love watercolours and these pencils have made my life much simpler by just putting pencils to paper and giving a wash with water instead of spending time mixing and daubing with watercolour tubes or cakes (although that is enjoyable too if one has time).The ink dries fast and once it's dried it becomes permanent. Blending the colours are also easy by shading with dry pencils then adding water.All in all, even though it's a bit pricey, since the pencils will go a long way (depending on artworks, of course), it's worth it. It's a great buy and if you love watercolours then you should go for it.

I am a beginner to water colours. These have very good intensity of colour however, the ink colour on the pencil differs from the colour after applying water to it(activating the colour) These are vibrant and I could use them on pre painted background. So layering is easy. Haven't tried all the colours. I miss seeing light pink shades even though it's a full set of 72, but can be created when needed. Overall I like working with them. These are good quality.

Colors are vibrant .The quality is good. The only thing seller sent old stock and I have to request for replacement. Live Derwent products.

Its a good product.....excellent colors and wonderful outcome......

Too good watercolour. I simply love it

Its rich with water and good to use as dry medium too. Am loving the colors. Rich and creamy texture makes it easy to apply In layers.

Great coloured pencils, they are lovely to use and have a lot of pigmentation and you don't have to press hard. Only thing is that the colours are basic standard ones, need to purchase the larger set to have the variety of colours, such as light blues, lilacs, lavenders, light purple to dar, and also the greens. So I have to check that out...........but fantastic product and beautiful colours.

As the name suggests , the colours are very rich , good shades of every colour is available in the 72 box . Happy arting.