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Art tools Pencils<br />
The two-tiered tin keeps the pencils<br />
secure and safe, wherever you<br />
might go with them.<br />
When it comes to pencils, the proof<br />
is always in the drawing and the new<br />
Derwent Procolour don’t disappoint.<br />
Due to its substantial design, the pencil<br />
sits comfortably in the hand and its<br />
solidity gives you the confidence to<br />
wield it with unabashed fervour.<br />
The lead also feels well balanced on<br />
paper. Not too waxy (you can get<br />
softer pencils from Derwent if that’s<br />
what you’re after) and not too brittle.<br />
The high pigment levels are evident<br />
from just the lightest of touches, and<br />
applying greater pressure gives a<br />
wonderful gradation of pure colour<br />
without pushing into the surface of<br />
your paper or support. The pencils<br />
blend well, but the colours might be<br />
best served using a build-up of crosshatching<br />
that enables the purity of<br />
each colour to sing out. Sharpening is<br />
also a doddle, with the wooden shafts<br />
and leads reacting effortlessly to a<br />
quality metal sharpener or scalpel.<br />
There’s a special relationship we<br />
artists have with what goes on<br />
between the tip of a pencil and our<br />
minds’ eye – it’s a subtle balance of<br />
trust and experience. If you’re new to<br />
the world of pencils, you won’t go far<br />
wrong with Derwent. And if your<br />
allegiances lie elsewhere, it might be<br />
time to gift yourself the chance to try<br />
something new.<br />
Don’t feel too bad when<br />
you sharpen away a<br />
good chunk of each<br />
pencil – the results will<br />
be well worth it.<br />
Features<br />
n A strong core and<br />
strong point<br />
n Minimal chipping<br />
and dusting for<br />
smudge-free art<br />
n Non-waxy finish<br />
n High levels of<br />
pigmentation in each<br />
pencil with high<br />
opacity<br />
n Suitable for a range<br />
of drawing techniques<br />
n Available in 12, 24,<br />
36 and 72 colours<br />
Rating<br />
★★★★★<br />
August 2017<br />
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