This series of Swiss graphite pencils are available in a variety of colours and densities, from a fine grey (4H) to a soft, deep black (9B).

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Faber Castell Graphite Aquarelle pencils are watersoluble, which makes them ideal for preliminary sketches for watercolour drawings as well as for grisaille-effect watercolour graphite drawings. The pigments dissolve completely when lightly brushed with water. The leads are 3.3mm diameter and come in five grades: HB, 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B. This pencil is a 6B.

Sennelier inks, which are likened to Indian inks, are available in a selection of high quality colours. Extremely rich, these inks are manufactured with shellac gum giving (to each shade) unique brilliance, brightness and vibration under light.

They can be applied with a brush or ink pen and give a satin to brilliant film depending on thickness. They dry rapidly and display a high degree of water resistance, without being indelible. These inks are highly sought after for calligraphy, quill drawings, washes, for textile creations and materials research. They can be protected with a pencil fixative in order to increase their light stability.

The ultimate range of 16 black lead pencils. A unique SV bonding technique gives unrivalled breaking resistance. Superior smooth graphite.

Faber Castell Polychomos are the finest oil-based colour pencils on the market. Each pencil has a 3.8mm lead which is coloured with high-quality artists' pigments suspended in an oil-based binder. This lead is bound to its casing of Californian cedar-wood, which renders it exceptionally break-resistant. It is water-resistant, smudgeproof and has exceptional covering power, though it will also sharpen to a very fine point for detailed work. The full range includes 120 colours which are graded good, very good or maximum for light-fastness.According to Faber Castell's light-fastness scale, this pencil is graded Excellent (***).pdf=POLYCHROMOSArtistColorPencils.pdf Polychromos Artist Color Pencils colourchart.

Pitt artists' pastel pencils, with their oil-free pastel leads, are used by artists not only as the perfect complement to pastel crayons for elaborating fine details, but also on their own. Many artists who enjoy pastel techniques and their versatility, but not the dirty hands and coloured dust that accompany them, have opted to use these special pencils. Pitt pastel pencils have a very compact lead which is economical to use. The lead contains a high level of pigment, making the pencils ideally suited both to drawing lines and shading, as well as blending and merging into delicate colour transitions. The colour selection in this range places a particular emphasis on the muted shades and earth tones that are especially important for pastel drawing.

Caran d’Ache is always searching for technical innovations and once again it demonstrates it's Swiss Made expertise in colours. It has combined a high concentration of extra-fine pigments with excellent solubility to create Museum Aquarelle: watercolours in the form of a pencil. With this new approach to the traditional technique, amateur artists and watercolour painters will never look at watercolours in the same way again.

Range of 84 rich and vibrant colours.Powdery texture, generous shading.Purity of shades, high concentration of ultra-fine pigments.Powerful coverage, exceptional lightfastness (Blue Wool scale).Easy, even shading. Rich colours that are particularly popular with pastel artists.

Albrecht Dürer artists' watercolour pencils provide artists with great versatility of expression when drawing, shading and painting in watercolours. High-quality materials, combined with over 250 years of experience, have resulted in watercolour pencils that produce unsurpassed watercolour effects and vibrancy. The coloured surface can be transformed with only a few fine or broad brush strokes to reveal the full and unique power of the colours. Depending on the paper being used, the pigments can be completely dissolved, and will then behave in the same way as classic watercolour paints.

Range of 84 rich and vibrant colours.Powdery texture, generous shading.Purity of shades, high concentration of ultra-fine pigments.Powerful coverage, exceptional lightfastness (Blue Wool scale).Easy, even shading. Rich colours that are particularly popular with pastel artists.

Albrecht Dürer artists' watercolour pencils provide artists with great versatility of expression when drawing, shading and painting in watercolours. High-quality materials, combined with over 250 years of experience, have resulted in watercolour pencils that produce unsurpassed watercolour effects and vibrancy. The coloured surface can be transformed with only a few fine or broad brush strokes to reveal the full and unique power of the colours. Depending on the paper being used, the pigments can be completely dissolved, and will then behave in the same way as classic watercolour paints.

Derwent Graphite is a traditional graphite pencil available in a full range of 20 degrees from a fine, smooth 9H to a soft, smudgy 9B. Ideal for crisp, detailed illustrations or tonal drawings, it has a slim, hexagonal barrel and easy to sharpen graphite strip.An hexagonal, 6.9 mm diameter pencil.The strip width varies depending on the degree of the pencil.2.2mm strip for the harder degrees3.5mm strip for the softer degreesAvailable in a range of 20 degrees from 9H - 9B. H stands for ‘Hardness’ and B for ‘Blackness’, F for ‘Fine’. An hexagonal, 6.9 mm diameter pencil. The strip width varies depending on the degree of the pencil.2.2mm strip for the harder degrees3.5mm strip for the softer degreesAvailable in a range of 20 degrees from 9H - 9B. H stands for ‘Hardness’ and B for ‘Blackness’, F for ‘Fine’. Specifications..

Caran d’Ache is always searching for technical innovations and once again it demonstrates it's Swiss Made expertise in colours. It has combined a high concentration of extra-fine pigments with excellent solubility to create Museum Aquarelle: watercolours in the form of a pencil. With this new approach to the traditional technique, amateur artists and watercolour painters will never look at watercolours in the same way again.

Caran D'ache Pablo Coloured Pencils match the superior quality required for colour drawings, while the precision of Pablo leads is ideally suited to realist drawing.   The dry 3.8 mm diameter leads ensure an exceptionally high covering power and create minimal powder / dust. Artists, designers and students can rely on the lightfastness of the leads, as well as their perfect opacity.   The covering power of Pablo colour pencils enables easy usage on a large number of surfaces, ranging from textured paper and cardboard to wooden panels. The barrel of each pencil is completely varnished and sealed with a shiny colour that corresponds to the colour of the lead.

An incredible burst of colour: Super FERBY, large sized wooden pencils with rounded edges and high colour concentration.

Triangular and easy to grip with a giant unbreakable lead, Super FERBY comes in every colour of the rainbow, for beautifully coloured Drawings.

Caran D'ache Pablo Coloured Pencils match the superior quality required for colour drawings, while the precision of Pablo leads is ideally suited to realist drawing. The dry 3.8 mm diameter leads ensure an exceptionally high covering power and create minimal powder / dust. Artists, designers and students can rely on the lightfastness of the leads, as well as their perfect opacity. The covering power of Pablo colour pencils enables easy usage on a large number of surfaces, ranging from textured paper and cardboard to wooden panels. The barrel of each pencil is completely varnished and sealed with a shiny colour that corresponds to the colour of the lead.

Caran D'ache Pablo Coloured Pencils match the superior quality required for colour drawings, while the precision of Pablo leads is ideally suited to realist drawing. The dry 3.8 mm diameter leads ensure an exceptionally high covering power and create minimal powder / dust. Artists, designers and students can rely on the lightfastness of the leads, as well as their perfect opacity. The covering power of Pablo colour pencils enables easy usage on a large number of surfaces, ranging from textured paper and cardboard to wooden panels. The barrel of each pencil is completely varnished and sealed with a shiny colour that corresponds to the colour of the lead.

Derwent Lightfast pencils are oil-based, smooth and creamy and 100% lightfast. They feature a new design of core that is resistant to prolonged colour change, ensuring your artwork will not fade for up to 100 years under museum conditions. The thick core gives a dense colour application which brings vibrancy to any drawing. All colours comply with international lightfast testing standard, ASTM D-6901. pdf=CC_ derwent_lightfast.pdfDerwent Lightfast Colour Chart.

Faber-Castell's PITT pencils were designed for sketching as they harder than conventional pastel pencils. This means the lines you create do not disappear completely when smudged, they are also water and fade resistant. The pencils are ideal for contours, outlines and fine details and are rich in pigment. The harder core also means that they may be a bit more durable when sharpening them to a fine point. They are available in 5 degrees of hardness ranging from extra soft to extra hard.This pencil has black lead and is extra hard.

Koh-I-Noor Toison d'Or pencils are made up of a high quality graphite lead encased in a characteristic black outer coating. Available in 20 grades of hardness, from 2H to 8B, these graphite pencils can be used for both artistic drawing and technical drafting.

Polychromos artists' pencils are valued internationally by professionals and semi-professionals for their unsurpassed quality. The high quality standards of the Polychromos coloured pencils shine through, whether they are used for graphics, artistic free style or for the exact rendition of plans.

Derwent Blender pens are designed specifically for use with pencils; they allow the artist to blend away pencil lines, creating smooth, intense and even colour. Derwent Blenders work with both colour and graphite pencils.The blenders dissolve the wax found in coloured pencils to give a strong velvety finish.

More pencil layers can be added over the top of blended pencil to create different effects. This set comes with two pens; one 2mm and one 4mm. Use the smaller nib for fine detail and the bigger nib for large areas of colour.

Contents Include:
2 x Derwent Blender Pens

1 x 2mm Tip 1 x 4mm Tip