Derwent Academy Colouring Pencils Set of 24 in Tin Box, Artist Grade

Nice smart tin of colouring pencils. My daughter is a keen artist and likes quality brands and materials. She requested these specifically and they blend nicely with great colours.

I recommend it. Consistent with the description.

**I contacted Derwent and explained the issues outline below. They replaced the specific colours I was having issues with and, though not professional quality (obviously), I have a set of consistent pencils that are actually useful and worth the money. Thank you Derwent for the excellent customer service!** Having used and enjoyed Derwent grahite pencils for some time, I had enough confidence in the brand buy this set of coloured pencils. OK, I knew they were the 'academy' ones, and that they wouldn't be as good as the more professional choice. However, the quality of some of the pencils renders the set virtually useless for more than just basic 'colouring in'. Firstly, the colours of some pencils are questionable - the 'deep red' is not significantly different from the 'red', the 'light blue' is a good deal darker than the 'blue' the 'lime green' and 'acid yellow' are pretty similar and the black is nothing more than a dark gray. Secondly is how the pencils lay down pigment. With some of the pencils they hardly lay down any colour at all. with the purple pencil you feel like you're tearing through the paper just to get some colour on the page. same with 'rose'and blue. Finally, they don't blend all that well. Some colours do, but a lot simply do not. Same thing with burnishing. Having used more expensive pencils in the past, I'd recommend that you don't cut corners, and just go straight to professional grade pencils. You'll have a lot more fun, create more vibrant art, and be a whole lot less frustrated in the process. This purchase feels a lot like £15 wasted.

These are fantastic pencils. Unfortunately now I have been using them for a week or so they have broken leads on at least 5 of the colours. I have sharpened both ends and they are unusable. Very disappointed

nice colour ranges, daughter uses them for school, great quality!

I am pleased with my purchase. Just what I needed to pass time.

I had these pencils years ago and was very fond of them. I recently ought a new set, but was rather disappointed. I found that they tips keep breaking. Even though I have not used them that much yet, a lot of them have already begun to whittle away from repeated sharpening. I bought a polychromous Farber Castel set at the same time, and they are all still full length! Nothing more annoying than a pencil that keeps breaking off. I like the colours, but I also find the pencils a bit thin, which I don't find so comfortable to hold after a while. They are blendable, but not that soft. Having the two sets to work with simultaneously is eye-opening. I don't think I will bother with student grade academy pencils again. Shame. Derwent, I am sure you can do better!

If you remember these are budget pencils they are fine. Colours are reasonably bright and they blend and layer reasonably well. The problem is in the overall quality. Some of the leads are slightly off centre so can break easily when sharpened and some of the pencils aren't straight which can also lead to breaks The embossed writing on the pencil comes off really quickly so it can be difficult if you want to know the colour names. Overall though I think these pencils offer excellent value for money, just don't expect to be getting anything like polychromos or prisma quality.

Enchantée de mon achat. Les crayons sont vraiment parfaits pour plusieurs usages. Aussi bien l'esquisse que le coloriage. Pour colorier c'est parfait pour obtenir des teintes claires et légères.

Ameii

derwent è sempre una garanzia di qualità

We love these pencils! They are easy to use and are really good for blending! I will be buying more in the future!

Fantastic, so nice to use. Soft and creamy