Manufacturer | ACCO Brands |
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Brand | Derwent |
Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13.95 x 1.02 x 7.8 inches |
Item model number | 2301843 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Assorted |
Material Type | Metal |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 72 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Bold |
Line Size | 4 Millimeters |
Ink Color | Multicolored |
Manufacturer Part Number | 2301843 |
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Brand | Derwent |
Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |
Color | Assorted |
Ink Color | Multicolored |
Age Range (Description) | Adult. Student |
About this item
- VIBRANT SHADES – The round 4mm soft lead core is perfect for bold expressive drawings. The highly pigmented colour is easy to apply and produces a vibrant finish. Includes a range of 72 colours. Give the gift of creativity this holiday season!
- WATER SOLUBLE – Expand your creative possibilities. Water soluble pencils can be used dry for expressive drawings, or washed out with water to create a bright, yet translucent ink like effect
- PERMANENT COLOUR – Pigments dry quickly and permanently when washed out, minimizing colour bleeding. Once dry, colours can be placed next to each other or layered, without fear of colour bleeding
- SURFACE VARIETY – Switch up your artistic canvas. As the colour dries permanently, it’s great on fabrics such as silk or cotton. Can also easily be used on paper. Modify the use to fit your project
- COLOUR CREATION – Make custom shades by mixing colours together. You can also obtain lighter shades of the same colour by adding water. Mix colours to create a truly unique piece of art
- ACCESSORIES – For best results, combine with other Derwent products, such as Derwent Waterbrush Set, Derwent Technique Brushes, Derwent Watercolour Paper Pads and Derwent Carry All Canvas Bag
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Intense vibrant color
Derwent Inktense Pencils
Derwent Inktense pencils are intensely vibrant, watersoluble pencils that have been formulated to dry permanently, offering exceptional layering capability without dissolving previously dried layers of vivid color.
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Permanent
Fully dissolve pigment and leave to fully dry, so you can layer up
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Highly Versatile
Use on paper, ceramic, wood and fabric for fine art and craft projects
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Unique Formulation
Create vivid, ink-like stains or translucent washes
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Pencil Format
The pencil format provides control for fine detail
Recommended Derwent Accessories
Derwent Push Button Waterbrush | Derwent Technique Brushes | Derwent Inktense Paper Pads |
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Push Button Waterbrush SetIdeal for dissolving pigment and spreading color. | Derwent Technique Brushes SetIdeal for laying down a wash over a large area or creating fine lines. | Derwent Inktense Paper PadsTextured, cold pressed, archival - perfect for retaining color. |
Four tip sizes: fine, medium, large and large chisel. | Six brush designs for a variety of marks and effects. | Available in three sizes. |
What formulation are the Inktense pencils?
A unique formulation that is highly pigmented, permanent once dry and creates ink-like stains
What is included in the set?
The Inktense Pencil range includes up to 72 pencil colors. Pick your chosen tin size from 12 - 72 pencils. Some sets may also include additional accessories
What colors are in the set?
Please read the product description for the color palette
How do I use the pencils?
Experiment with wet or dry media. Either wet the paper or pencil marks or use straight from the pencil with a wet brush
What products can I use with the Inktense pencils?
Use alone with our Push Button Waterbrushes and Inktense Paper for the best application, or mix with the Inktense Paints and Blocks
About Derwent
With a proud heritage dating back to 1832; we have been creating pencils in the Lake District, UK, since 1916. With over 150 years of know-how packed into every pencil and art tool, our creative and scientific minds never cease experimenting. Obsessing over highest quality materials and forever creating an ever evolving exceptional range for every artist. We keep pushing boundaries so that artists can keep pushing theirs.
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ASIN | B001XCWP34 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #5,406 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #67 in Drawing Pencils |
Date First Available | November 26, 2008 |
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Derwent Inktense Pencils are perfect for illustrators, designers, and students. The round, 4mm soft lead core allows for a quick laydown of smooth colour, producing a vibrant finish for bold and expressive drawings. The water soluble pigments can be used for expressive drawings, or mixed with water to create a bright, yet translucent ink-like effect. As the pigment dries quickly, there’s no need to worry about colour bleeding. Perfect for colour layering. Plus, as the colours dry permanently, they are great on fabrics, such as silk or cotton. They can also easily be used on paper. Modify the use to fit your next project. You can create custom shades by mixing colours together, or obtain lighter shades of the same colour by adding water. Mix colours to create a truly unique piece of art. With a heritage dating to 1832, Derwent’s innovation comes from an understanding of artists. We’ve produced a range of quality art materials, many of which are made in our British manufacturing plant.
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Customers find the pencils easy to work with and fun to use. They say the pencil is versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. Customers say the quality is great and the pencil blends well on good watercolor paper. They also appreciate the softness and creaminess of the pencil.
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Customers like the color of the pencils. They say the colors are vibrant, and the pigment is great. They also say the pencil works like watercolor pencils, making their pictures look amazing. Customers also mention that the pencil is designed to look like ink, and works excellently as a regular colored pencil. However, some customers feel the pencil was more finicky as compared to a watercolor pencil.
"...line, and all the Albrecht Dürer pencils, and I can say they are equally beautiful, yet very different in some of their properties and at times, in..." Read more
"...The colors are vibrant, juicy, luscious. They are water-soluble, but the don't lose their vibrancy when you activate them...." Read more
"...It worked great!!! The colors just magically jumped off the page. The first Pic is done in the book The imaginary WORLD by Jane F. Hawkins...." Read more
"...These Inktense Pencils are truly like drawing with watercolor pigments...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pencils. They mention that they are brilliant, easy to work with, and stunning colors. Some say that the pencil is the best watercolor pencil they have ever used. They work well for adult coloring books, but only if the book has high quality paper.
"...These pencils are pigment based, and are designed to look like ink.... They behave Like ink on a stick... in the sense that they are permanent, and..." Read more
"...They are buttery and glide over the paper. The colors are vibrant, juicy, luscious...." Read more
"...It worked great!!! The colors just magically jumped off the page. The first Pic is done in the book The imaginary WORLD by Jane F. Hawkins...." Read more
"Awesome pencils! The pigment is great, and are hard to break the tip on." Read more
Customers find the pencils easy to work with, and say the YouTube tutorials are helpful. They also appreciate the directions provided in 4 different languages. Customers also mention that the vibrant colors make detail work not so hard.
"...These are the least intimidating to use, and I love the saturated color!..." Read more
"...has a split in it, but for the most part, they were fine an all tips were ready to use...." Read more
"I love these. Easy to use , beautiful colors." Read more
"I like that they are so bright and easy to use" Read more
Customers like the value of the writing instrument. For example, they say it's well worth the money, has a fantastic price, and is satisfying. Some mention that the pencils are cheap but not very vivid.
"...The first was colored with Crayola colored pencils, which were cheap...and fine, but not very vivid, not all that blendable, and with not enough..." Read more
"...Definitely worth every penny." Read more
"...This stuff is worth the money, really. With other watercolor pencils you have to keep sharpening.-Tin box feels professional & expensive...." Read more
"...The price was right also." Read more
Customers like the softness of the pencils. They say they are really creamy, smooth, and have a distinct texture. They also mention that the pigment/binder is soft enough to get a nice deep color. Customers also love the vibrancy of the colors and say they don't seem to soften when dry like traditional watercolors.
"...They are water-soluble, but the don't lose their vibrancy when you activate them.I can't believe I waited this long to bite the bullet!..." Read more
"...That was not my experience. The colors are bright and have a distinct texture to them- much brighter than many swatches online appear...." Read more
"...Its awesome pencil. Its soft, bigger width but faber castle’s is more comfortable, and my most fave about this product is the pigment on it...." Read more
"...I love the vibrancy and the permanence of the colors once dry (allowing for beautiful layering)...." Read more
Customers find the pencils really versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. They say they're wonderful for background work, useful additions to their art bags, and work with so many different mediums. Customers also mention that the pencil is fabulous as a watercolor pencil, giving them a ton of options in color depth and shading.
"...and come up with new ways and places to use them.... They are so versatile, it would drive me crazy to think of all the uses.... Like Bubba Gump,..." Read more
"...Sturdy package and a nice variety of colors. Gives you a ton of options in color depth and shading. Highly buildable and adaptable." Read more
"Great for adding dimension to fabric in collages" Read more
"...They do dry fast but I prefer that for layering and are so versatile that they can be used on so many types of medium and are permanent...." Read more
Customers find the pencils intense, bright, and dynamic. They say they become much more intense if the area drawn is moistened with water. They also say the pencil is great for a more intense, richer hue and makes them feel talented. Customers also mention that the pencil comes in jewel-tones as well as deep earth-tone.
"...It is so intense, that it defies a written description. Yet, I am willing to attest to the fact that I have never seen anything like it...." Read more
"Adds new Dimensions to colored pencil artVersital, colorful, intense...So many possibilities" Read more
"...As a watercolor pencil, they are bright and intense and are nicely colored...." Read more
"I like that they are so bright and easy to use" Read more
Customers like the blending of the pencils. They mention that the colors blend nicely, easily, and perfectly on good watercolor paper. They also say that the pencil makes for great mixing. Some customers also mention that water blends fairly smooth. However, some customers report issues with the pencil not blending or lifting when layered.
"...I am blown away. The color just jumped off the page. Blending was a dream, layering on different colors was a blast, and removing color was a miracle..." Read more
"...The colors are vibrant, blend with water and you can get gorgeous new colors...." Read more
"Nice quality, blends well on good watercolor paper. Rich colors. Derwent has a lightfast chart for these on their site...." Read more
"...I allay really love using these dry. They blend better than I've been able to do Ruth my prismacolor pencils, which is to say I don't probably use..." Read more
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I cannot think of one thing I do not like about inktense pencils, except that I wish there were more colors... But I jump the gun, because that isn't a valid compliant anymore....(keep reading!).... I initially bought the 36 set, but regretted not getting all the colors, so I came back for the 72 set a few months ago (which is actually 71 colors, plus a non water soluble pencil). You can use in the exact same way you would any water color pencil, with a variety of different techniques. YouTube is choc full of tutorials and examples, for those in need of a little direction.
The moment you drag the pencil across the paper, it is surely to bring about that blissed out feeling us artists get when using our favorite supplies, but rest assured, the fun has only just begun.... When you hit it with water, it activates and this is when the colors really come alive!!!!
Great news for those who seek to sell their work: these are mostly light-fast. Derwent has all the information you need on their site...Of course, this is going to change/vary based on how much pigment you lay down, and how much water you add to spread that pigment around... You'll probably want to conduct your own tests though, based on your own art style. A non-issue if you are using in a sketchbook or journal (just be sure to let it fully dry before closing the pages...talking to you, genie ADHDers! )...
I also own the full kohinoor mondeluz line, and all the Albrecht Dürer pencils, and I can say they are equally beautiful, yet very different in some of their properties and at times, in finished looks as well. These pencils are pigment based, and are designed to look like ink.... They behave Like ink on a stick... in the sense that they are permanent, and with even just one layer, the colors are deep and dimensional. If you're covering large areas, you may end up seeing a slight mark from your drying edges, while moving from section to section... But since you can reliably place layer upon layer, upon layer of these without activating the one below, any seams could be covered by saturating the area, melting harsh edges away completely. This means, you can change your mind and change a color, by layering a different one....you can do an entire underpainting of shadows, and then use Albrecht Dürer, or other watercolor pencils, layered over top.... You can do so many things and come up with new ways and places to use them.... They are so versatile, it would drive me crazy to think of all the uses.... Like Bubba Gump, and his many ways to eat shrimp..
I could go on and on... But I will very briefly state my negatives.. They are in no way a reflection of the product itself, they are more a refection of the company's QC, and also of Amazon.
1. The tin has a dent in the corner and it makes it so the lid doesn't stay on. It was most likely dropped along the lines...
2. My set of 72 came with 2 red violets. It took me a min, but I discovered that I'm missing Dusky Violet. There isn't a way for me to contact Derwent through Amazon, nor is there a way to reach out to the seller. I'll rectify those myself, when I have a large enough order, by buying it from blick instead for $1.30 per pencil. When your get to the bottom of my review, I'll order it then!!)
Do not buy these open stock on Amazon, they are 10x the price they should be! My suggestion is, if your are in the fence about spending the cash on the full set, it is worth it! It's wonderful these are available open stock, but it's a lot of money. Your best and most valuable offer, is to get the 72 outright, and then you only need to replace a pencil here, a pencil there... That will save you a lot long term, and will also satisfy the part of you that's drawn to colorful art supplies... If you're at all like me lol
You can use these are lots of different types of paper, but for maximum layering and best results, use on watercolor paper! The pics I attached are on sketchbook paper.
To anyone else out there who LOVES inktense, they just dropped a whole bunch of colors and extended the, I heard, to around 100 colors.. Finally!!!! They are not available yet in the US, nor is there any mention of it on their US website, but they are on the UK site and there are already ppl showing them on YouTube. I hope Derwent at least packages them in a new add-on set.... So, they are coming!!!!!
Happy Painting Everyone :)
***It's been a long time since I've purchased my first two sets (at different times, obviously for more colors), and I now have come back to purchase the newest released pencils. Unfortunately, the 2023, 28 new colors are only included in the set of 100 for an additional, whopping $120 more than the 72 set. I think I will either wait to purchase them when the price comes down, or order then open stock directly from blick. I just can bring myself to spend that kind of money. Maybe someone should tell Derwent that these prices are a bit of a slap in the face....I had heard they aren't going to sell the new colors in a set of their own and I think they are missing out on sales here, by not doing that. Unless their intention is to collect all this extra money from their existing customer base, who may only have access to the sets for purchase, or not know that the new colors are around $2.15 a pencil... And that's on the high end. The prices of the single pencils has risen in the wake of the new color release in the spring.
If you've had the pleasure of working with the new colors or have the full range of 100 colors already, I envy you (in the best way!!!)...
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
I cannot think of one thing I do not like about inktense pencils, except that I wish there were more colors... But I jump the gun, because that isn't a valid compliant anymore....(keep reading!).... I initially bought the 36 set, but regretted not getting all the colors, so I came back for the 72 set a few months ago (which is actually 71 colors, plus a non water soluble pencil). You can use in the exact same way you would any water color pencil, with a variety of different techniques. YouTube is choc full of tutorials and examples, for those in need of a little direction.
The moment you drag the pencil across the paper, it is surely to bring about that blissed out feeling us artists get when using our favorite supplies, but rest assured, the fun has only just begun.... When you hit it with water, it activates and this is when the colors really come alive!!!!
Great news for those who seek to sell their work: these are mostly light-fast. Derwent has all the information you need on their site...Of course, this is going to change/vary based on how much pigment you lay down, and how much water you add to spread that pigment around... You'll probably want to conduct your own tests though, based on your own art style. A non-issue if you are using in a sketchbook or journal (just be sure to let it fully dry before closing the pages...talking to you, genie ADHDers! )...
I also own the full kohinoor mondeluz line, and all the Albrecht Dürer pencils, and I can say they are equally beautiful, yet very different in some of their properties and at times, in finished looks as well. These pencils are pigment based, and are designed to look like ink.... They behave Like ink on a stick... in the sense that they are permanent, and with even just one layer, the colors are deep and dimensional. If you're covering large areas, you may end up seeing a slight mark from your drying edges, while moving from section to section... But since you can reliably place layer upon layer, upon layer of these without activating the one below, any seams could be covered by saturating the area, melting harsh edges away completely. This means, you can change your mind and change a color, by layering a different one....you can do an entire underpainting of shadows, and then use Albrecht Dürer, or other watercolor pencils, layered over top.... You can do so many things and come up with new ways and places to use them.... They are so versatile, it would drive me crazy to think of all the uses.... Like Bubba Gump, and his many ways to eat shrimp..
I could go on and on... But I will very briefly state my negatives.. They are in no way a reflection of the product itself, they are more a refection of the company's QC, and also of Amazon.
1. The tin has a dent in the corner and it makes it so the lid doesn't stay on. It was most likely dropped along the lines...
2. My set of 72 came with 2 red violets. It took me a min, but I discovered that I'm missing Dusky Violet. There isn't a way for me to contact Derwent through Amazon, nor is there a way to reach out to the seller. I'll rectify those myself, when I have a large enough order, by buying it from blick instead for $1.30 per pencil. When your get to the bottom of my review, I'll order it then!!)
Do not buy these open stock on Amazon, they are 10x the price they should be! My suggestion is, if your are in the fence about spending the cash on the full set, it is worth it! It's wonderful these are available open stock, but it's a lot of money. Your best and most valuable offer, is to get the 72 outright, and then you only need to replace a pencil here, a pencil there... That will save you a lot long term, and will also satisfy the part of you that's drawn to colorful art supplies... If you're at all like me lol
You can use these are lots of different types of paper, but for maximum layering and best results, use on watercolor paper! The pics I attached are on sketchbook paper.
To anyone else out there who LOVES inktense, they just dropped a whole bunch of colors and extended the, I heard, to around 100 colors.. Finally!!!! They are not available yet in the US, nor is there any mention of it on their US website, but they are on the UK site and there are already ppl showing them on YouTube. I hope Derwent at least packages them in a new add-on set.... So, they are coming!!!!!
Happy Painting Everyone :)
***It's been a long time since I've purchased my first two sets (at different times, obviously for more colors), and I now have come back to purchase the newest released pencils. Unfortunately, the 2023, 28 new colors are only included in the set of 100 for an additional, whopping $120 more than the 72 set. I think I will either wait to purchase them when the price comes down, or order then open stock directly from blick. I just can bring myself to spend that kind of money. Maybe someone should tell Derwent that these prices are a bit of a slap in the face....I had heard they aren't going to sell the new colors in a set of their own and I think they are missing out on sales here, by not doing that. Unless their intention is to collect all this extra money from their existing customer base, who may only have access to the sets for purchase, or not know that the new colors are around $2.15 a pencil... And that's on the high end. The prices of the single pencils has risen in the wake of the new color release in the spring.
If you've had the pleasure of working with the new colors or have the full range of 100 colors already, I envy you (in the best way!!!)...
I got them on a lightning deal just before Christmas for myself.
So right away, these jumped onto my super-favorite art supplies!
They are buttery and glide over the paper. The colors are vibrant, juicy, luscious. They are water-soluble, but the don't lose their vibrancy when you activate them.
I can't believe I waited this long to bite the bullet!
I wish I had all of the colors, but I didn't want to commit to the whole huge set until Iade sure I tried them to make sure I liked them.
If you like quality art supplies with intense pigments and enjoy water-soluble supplies, don't wait! And if you can, buy the WHOLE set!
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It could have happened during the manufacturing process and for the sale price that I paid, it's no big deal for me. If a few more were in this condition, I would of course have returned the set.
In trying them out directly on my paper, I noticed that the colors I wanted didn't really match up to the lead color, neither did the color coded tips. The colors are rich, but somewhat deceiving when you lay them down.
However!...once activated with water, they really come to life and really show off their true vibrant colors.
I'm sure that once a person gets familiar with the colors on their own, they will perform beautifully as they are soft and easy to lay down on your drawing surface.
In my opinion, these pencils, as indicated, are designed for use as a "watercolor pencil" and should be used as such in order to get the full impact of the vibrant colors contained in the set. I find that they are very well pigmented and a little color goes a long way, especially when working on smaller areas and incorporating fine detail.
I have yet to apply them to a full scale drawing of my own yet, but from what I have discovered so far, it looks like they'll come through with flying colors!
*Please Note*:
My one suggestion to anyone purchasing these quality pencils is to do yourself a favor and create a Color Swatch Chart of your own once you get them...you'll be glad that did.
Take the time to do this as it will greatly benefit you once you begin using them as the colors really pop once activated with water.
I'm looking forward to experimenting with these further and would certainly purchase them again
Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2023
It could have happened during the manufacturing process and for the sale price that I paid, it's no big deal for me. If a few more were in this condition, I would of course have returned the set.
In trying them out directly on my paper, I noticed that the colors I wanted didn't really match up to the lead color, neither did the color coded tips. The colors are rich, but somewhat deceiving when you lay them down.
However!...once activated with water, they really come to life and really show off their true vibrant colors.
I'm sure that once a person gets familiar with the colors on their own, they will perform beautifully as they are soft and easy to lay down on your drawing surface.
In my opinion, these pencils, as indicated, are designed for use as a "watercolor pencil" and should be used as such in order to get the full impact of the vibrant colors contained in the set. I find that they are very well pigmented and a little color goes a long way, especially when working on smaller areas and incorporating fine detail.
I have yet to apply them to a full scale drawing of my own yet, but from what I have discovered so far, it looks like they'll come through with flying colors!
*Please Note*:
My one suggestion to anyone purchasing these quality pencils is to do yourself a favor and create a Color Swatch Chart of your own once you get them...you'll be glad that did.
Take the time to do this as it will greatly benefit you once you begin using them as the colors really pop once activated with water.
I'm looking forward to experimenting with these further and would certainly purchase them again