This tin of Derwent Soft Graphic Sketching Pencils is a perfect starting point for what every artist needs: a good set of traditional, high-quality graphite pencils. It contains a versatile selection of pencils, ranging from a crisp, non-scratchy H to a soft, smudgy 9B – enough to handle all your everyday drawing. Each pencil has a smooth, finely textured graphite strip and a hexagonal barrel that’s comfortable to hold. The pencils are easy to sharpen to a good, long-lasting point. Good-quality pencils are an essential tool whether you’re a professional artist or just starting out, so it’s easy to see why Derwent Soft Graphic Sketching Pencils are so popular. Derwent are continuing to make improvements to their original design : Smooth laydown Improved core strength Removes easily for detailed work Compare the Derwent Graphite Pencils Range