Derwent 34202 Graphic Full Set Graphite Drawing Pencils, Professional Quality, Black ,Set of 24

I’ve been a loyal customer of Derwent for many years. Honestly, they’re some of the best drawing pencils you can buy that aren’t crazy priced. I will always recommend these pencils to any new or experienced artists that are looking for some high quality essentials.. including the colour ranges Derwent also produce! Ive got sets of Derwents that have lasted for years, and the colours, and pencil letters that I use most often and are merely little nubs - you can purchase singular pencils of your choice via the Derwent website, other artist retailers OR you can head directly to the Derwent Museum in Cumbria, and pick them up in their shop (worth the trip if you’re based in the UK, the views are stunning).. meaning you don’t have to buy a new set of pencils every few months for that ONE colour/ shade!! I do recommend buying a good quality sharpener for the pencils, as the graphite can damage easily when used with a cheap sharpener that likes to chew your pencils. Also.. try not to drop them.. they can break inside the pencil, meaning it’s a PAIN to sharpen and will always snap. But I’ve found over the years to keep them out of the tin and put them in an actual pencil case with a bunch of other pencils, as the vibrations that occurs on impact is softened when together and in a soft case (physics stuff innit). But honestly, they are the smoothest pencils I’ve ever used and I cannot fault the consistent quality of Derwent!

Fantastic set of quality sketching and drawing pencils in a handy tin. Great value for money.

Pencils are good have enjoyed drawing with them. The downside is the wood is soft and chunks can come off when sharpening, leaving an uneven finish around the lead. Make sure you have a sharp sharpener.

High quality, absolutely perfect for what I need. No complaints.

Worth the money

These pencils feel amazing to use — smooth, consistent, and just the right balance of softness for shading. Even when I’m only doodling, they make me look like I’ve actually got talent. They sharpen well, no breaking every two seconds like cheaper brands. Whether you’re sketching, shading, or just scribbling, they’ve got you covered.

I’m really pleased with this set of sketching pencils. They run from H which is the hardest in the set to 9B which is the softest. The softer the pencil the darker the shading . I do pyrography and if I’m undertaking a complex design i need to trace the outlines and transfer it onto wood. These pencils are perfect for this. I’ve sharpened a few of them already and had no breakages. I do think if you are sharpening pencils you need to use a quality metal pencil sharpener to avoid crushing the lead especially with this set as the graphite is particularly soft. This is a great set for pencil drawing as you have a big enough range to create some excellent colour differences just by changing your pencil. You don’t need to press on hard to great great coverage. Yes you could buy a cheaper set which I have done in the past but I can feel the quality in these when using them and I’m certain I will be buying more in the future. They come in a nice metal tin too. I’d definitely recommend these pencils.

As an absolute amateur when it comes to drawing I like having a wide selection of tools to keep me interested in what I am doing. I have several different Derwent products and these pencils live up to the standards of other pencils (apart from the charcoal ones). My only gripe is the tin they arrived in...it's a great tin but the plastic tray inner is very shallow which means the pencils all mix up inside so you have to be very careful on which pencil you select... The pencils are comfortable to use and give great results, sharpen well and are easy to blend with a brush or whatever you choose. Recommended!