| Manufacturer | ACCO Brands |
|---|---|
| Brand | Derwent |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 6.3 x 1.38 x 3.66 inches |
| Item model number | 2302010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Assorted Colors |
| Closure | Snap |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Soft |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 6 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Ink Color | Green |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2302010 |
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Derwent XL Graphite Blocks, Metal Tin, 6 Count (2302010)
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| Brand | Derwent |
| Writing Instrument Form | Pastel Stick |
| Color | Assorted Colors |
| Ink Color | Green |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- Blocks of chunky earthy color leave a metallic graphite sheen
- Distinctive soft feel and silvery sheen
- Use them for sensitive line work and subtle blending to expressive marks and deep tonal effects
- Add water for greater versatility and further artistic potential including splashes and washes
- Set of 6 colors includes: Olive Green, Dark Prussian, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Soft, Very Soft
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| Value for money | 3.8 | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.1 |
| Giftable | 4.9 | — | 4.6 | 4.9 | — | — |
| Softness | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.1 |
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| point type | — | Broad | Bold | Fine | wide | — |
| material | — | Graphite | Metal | Tin, Metal | graphite | graphite |
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| ASIN | B00BGCGUUU |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,113 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #307 in Drawing Pencils |
| Date First Available | February 20, 2013 |
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Derwent XL Graphite blocks are versatile, water soluble, chunky blocks of earthy color that are captivating, intuitive and great fun to use. Place them on their sides, corners and edges for varying creative effects. Apply color directly to wet or dry paper. The metal tin of 6 includes: Olive Green, Dark Prussian, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Soft, Very Soft.
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Customers like the ease of use, softness, and color of the charcoal pencil. They mention that it's good for big projects, and fun to use. They also appreciate the blending, naturalness, durability, and pigmentation. That said, some complain about the messiness. Opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers like the color of the pencil. They mention that it has great colors, is pigmented well, and is rich and deep. Some say that the colors are muted, lush, and smooth when used on thick wet paper. They also say that it can be controlled to produce sheer tints or full saturation hues, and that the application is simple. Customers also say the pencil works well when shading, drawing, and highlighting.
"...I love the affect, the colors, the grainy affects, and how wonderful it to spread, blend and lay down. It's not good for layers upon layers...." Read more
"...Smooth finish, good transitions and each one is pigmented so well...." Read more
"...The colors are great but if I use an easel, then I see as much charcoal powder fall to the floor as I see on the paper... and if I breathe hard,..." Read more
"...I love the rich earthy colors." Read more
Customers find the charcoal blocks easy to use and good for big projects. They also say the blocks are large but easy to handle and fun to use. Customers also say that the blocks allow for great coverage and are delightful.
"...to see and use some good quality charcoal - the large blocks allow for great coverage as well as being able to add finer detail with the edges" Read more
"...Good for big projects. And a great assortment and range of colors." Read more
"I absolutely LOVE these, they are quite large so you can cover a lot of space in a short time, they are easy to blend, I use water brushes with them..." Read more
"...Delightful! Excellent packaging - no damage in shipping." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the blending of the product. They mention that it blends well, and can be used with water to blend.
"...They blend so well together and work so well with acrylic paints, watercolor paints, just about anything you use them with. Wonderful block." Read more
"...the colors, the grainy affects, and how wonderful it to spread, blend and lay down. It's not good for layers upon layers...." Read more
"...Can be used with water to blend...LOVE DERWENT" Read more
"...large so you can cover a lot of space in a short time, they are easy to blend, I use water brushes with them, but you can use a paintbrush and water..." Read more
Customers find the colors very natural, soft, and vivid when wet. They say the charcoal is very expressive, able to add fine detail with the edges, and refreshing to see. Customers also mention that the large blocks are nice choices for rhythm quick sketches and underpaintings.
"nice choices for rhythm quick sketches and underpaintings, I follow up with a water brush to add even more texture" Read more
"refreshing to see and use some good quality charcoal - the large blocks allow for great coverage as well as being able to add finer detail with the..." Read more
"...They produce vivid, opaque colors when wet. I use them with regular charcoal and my Inktense blocks and graphite pencils all the time...." Read more
"...The colors are nice, very natural and soft." Read more
Customers find the charcoal smooth and soft enough for light blends like charcoal and soft pastels. They also say it feels good in the hand.
"These water soluble graphite blocks are amazing! They're soft enough for light, soft blends like charcoal and soft pastels...." Read more
"...my art...acrylics, pen and ink...the colors are so rich and vibrant and soft as well. Can be used with water to blend...LOVE DERWENT" Read more
"...The colors are nice, very natural and soft." Read more
"I love this charcoal...it is so smooth and blends well. Also, when you add water and a brush, the color is beautiful. I would buy it again." Read more
Customers say the Derwent Inktense blocks offer a lot of possibilities and multiple uses. They also love the range of different effects you can get with this product, and the colors are great and a nice subtle selection.
"...(also available in charcoal) and Derwent's Inktense blocks offer a lot of possibilities...." Read more
"...All these colors in this tin are very close in shades. Multiple uses. I want more colors in this brand. Heavy tin helps protect bars of color." Read more
"Love the range of different effects you can get with this product!" Read more
"The colors are great and a nice subtle selection." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the charcoal. Some mention that the quality is great, while others say that it arrived broken.
"...LOL. The blocks were broke when I opened the tin box and I was a little pissed, but when I applied water to the blocks I was no longer pissed. ;)......" Read more
"...Wonderful block." Read more
"...Sadly they were crushed when I got them..too bad the company cannot remedy this it seems." Read more
"...The way it applies on Arches hot pressed paper is fantastic. Smooth finish, good transitions and each one is pigmented so well...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the messiness of the writing instrument. They mention that it makes a mess, the interior of the box was covered in charcoal dust, and the product is contaminated by the black charcoal.
"Opened the tin and the entire interior of the box was covered in charcoal dust...." Read more
"...Needless to say, it is a very messy business. Bummer." Read more
"...Very messy. I don't recommend this product." Read more
"...The tin bent. I opened them.. and it made a mess. And charcoal that is water soluble.. well a mess." Read more
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I love the affect, the colors, the grainy affects, and how wonderful it to spread, blend and lay down. It's not good for layers upon layers. the bottom layers reactivate, if you are using water, but you can do many layers dry, and use a springy stiff dry brush to lay it down, blend, and fix it with a mat workable fixative, you can paint dry, layer upon layer, and I think I can work bigger, than if Im using pencils, by using larger dry brushes for blending. this works great on bristol, and bristol velum. I think these blocks will stay a staple in my kit. I have not used them yet with inktense blocks, or the inktense pan watercolor but I am planning to soon. I hope you give these a try, and enjoy them as much as I do.
And really like the shimmer the create
Highly Recommended
I posted a photo of my current, unfinished drawing that i have been using these charcoals in. The way it applies on Arches hot pressed paper is fantastic. Smooth finish, good transitions and each one is pigmented so well.
I definitely recommend getting them if you’re interested, but buyer must be aware that they very well might come broken.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
I posted a photo of my current, unfinished drawing that i have been using these charcoals in. The way it applies on Arches hot pressed paper is fantastic. Smooth finish, good transitions and each one is pigmented so well.
I definitely recommend getting them if you’re interested, but buyer must be aware that they very well might come broken.
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One piece in the set arrived broken in spite of the sponge packaging inside the tin. I love the tin, by the way - I'll be happy to reuse or repurpose it when the charcoal is gone. Perhaps if Amazon packed it in a better sized box, or with adequate padding, it might not have bounced around as much, but I can't be sure it broke in transit between the warehouse and the pickup location... In the end, it's usable, just broken, so I won't complain too loudly.




























































