FAQ - Derwent Colour Pencils
What are the different types of Derwent Pencils?
Derwent has a wide range of categories and subcategories of Pencils.
Graphite, Coloured, Water-Soluble, and Specialty Pencils.
Graphite Pencils
Graphite Pencils:
Onyx Pencils:
Precision Pencils:
Tinted Pencils:
Are Derwent pencils oil or wax based?
Most Derwent pencils have a wax-based lead, though the Lightfast are oil-based.
Are Derwent pencils still made in the UK?
Yes, Derwent products are manufactured in the Lake District, UK by the Cumberland Pencil Company.
Which is better, Faber Castell or Derwent Pencils?
That’s up to personal preference! They are both able to produce professional-level results. You may find that Derwent pigments tend to be deeper than Faber Castell, so that could be a factor in your consideration.
What is the difference between Derwent ProColour, Coloursoft and Lightfast pencils?
The biggest difference between the ProColour, Coloursoft, and Lightfast pencils is how they feel on paper. While all have great pigment and blendability, the ProColour is known to be a happy medium between the soft core of the Coloursoft, and the slightly sharper oil-based lead of the Lightfast pencils. The Lightfast range also has the highest grade for being lightfast (resistant to fading when exposed to light).