Derwent Pastel Pencils are a different animal on their own. Being wrapped in wood gives these pastels a sense of control with cleanliness and precision this medium usually lacks. There is minimal dust-fall with these pencils in comparison to traditional pastels, and though they keep their pastel qualities of blendability and vibrant color, they behave a lot like color pencils. These pencils can be sharpened to a point and used for the most intricate details in pastel work, and fit well in my Derwent Carry-All pencil bag for portability and are easily sharpened with Derwent’s Pastel Pencil Sharpener (these pencils are slightly larger in diameter than the average pencils).
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