About Derwent
With a proud heritage dating back to 1832, we have been manufacturing pencils in the Lake District, UK ever since. With over 150 years of know-how packed into every pencil and art tool, our creative and scientific minds never cease in their quest for new ideas. Obsessing over the highest quality of materials and forever creating an ever evolving and exceptional range to meet the requirements of every artist. We will keep pushing our boundaries so that artists can keep pushing theirs.
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Derwent Chromaflow
Vibrant, blendable colour with a smooth laydown.
Derwent Chromaflow pencils have been formulated with rich pigments to deliver a bold, vibrant laydown. Premium core strength pencils that handle pressure when sharpening and in use. A hard-working all-round performer that's ideal for a wide variety of artistic work and techniques. Enjoy the consistent, reliable quality that Chromaflow delivers every time.
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Derwent Inktense
Your ultimate tools for vibrant and expressive work.
Water-soluble with a soft texture, Derwent Inktense are highly blendable. Use dry for smooth, easy application. Or really step it up the innovative formulation when mixed with water as they transform into a vibrant ink that dries permanently for exceptional layering.
With a whole ecosystem at hand, Inktense is available in pencils, 8mm slim blocks, pastel-like 20mm blocks, paint pans and even Inktense-specific paper, making this series ideal for use on a range of surfaces including ceramic, wood and fabric.
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Derwent Artists
The ideal companion for all your drawing and sketching needs.
Drawn to perfection, these round-barrelled, colour-graded wax pencils from the Derwent Artists range is perfect for layering and blending, allowing you to create an infinite spectrum of subtly different hues and tints. Whether you're an amateur artist or a seasoned professional, these pencils are designed to help you achieve the finest details and the most expressive drawings.
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Derwent Lightfast
For artwork that will stand the test of time.
The unparalleled Derwent Lightfast pencils are for those who demand the highest quality offering the broadest colour spectrum. Made from the finest raw materials and purest pigments, these pencils are formulated to be 100% lightfast meaning core resistance to colour change for up to 100 years under museum conditions. A revolutionary oil-based core creates a buttery, velvety texture allowing complete colour integration. Combine with available Lightfast-specific paper and you have a truly timeless foundation for long-lasting masterpieces.
