Top Model 006710 Pencils, Pack of 24, Multi-Colour

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Pencils vary enormously too, in the hardness of the lead, how they feel in the hand and in the variety and depth of pigment. Finding the best colouring pencils, the ones that feel just right in your hand, ultimately boils down to personal choice. Then there are the less well-known manufacturers that might offer better value, especially if you are just starting out.

Top Model 006710 Pencils, Pack of 24, Multi-Colour

We recommend keeping the tip fairly short to avoid breakages mid-draw, but the velvety softness delivers that high-quality look that artists crave. These are crude categorisations though – in reality, no pencil is purely wax or oil and both are often present in the same pencils, alongside other ingredients. They aren’t quite as soft as those more expensive brands, which should have the benefit of making them more durable, while still providing a creamy touch on paper.An oil-based set, these pencils are quite hard with a sharp lead point – in fact, it’s incredibly resistant to going blunt, which is perfect for drawing all that fine detail, from wispy hairs to intricate leaves. Trusted brands are always a good choice in this regard, but don’t be put off if you haven’t heard of a manufacturer before – it might just be better value.

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This set would make an incredible gift for any budding artist that will be cherished for a long time to come. Of the three most revered pencil brands – the others being Caran d’Ache and Derwent – Faber-Castell has the widest range.Obviously paper wouldn’t be your first choice of writing surface, but it may last long enough to prove the point.

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They were part of the very first ASTM tests for lightfastness in coloured pencils and are now the standard that other pencils are judged against, so you can be sure your drawings will last for a very long time. The 3mm lead is a little smaller than others on this list, but it is tightly packed and not as prone to breakage as other wax pencils – in fact, they act more like oil pencils due to their hardness. But that’s not to say we can’t nudge you in the right direction with our guide to the leading brands for artists. Over 60 years ago staff at 3M, whilst trying to develop super strong adhesive, found that their rejected adhesives were ideal for sticking memos to colleagues screens or marking interesting texts in their books. This is especially important if you’re a professional artist, although any artist wouldn’t want their drawings to fade quickly.From everyday workhorses that can be used again and again, to beautifully crafted models that might be saved for special works, coloured pencils vary enormously in quality. As the name implies, these pencils imitate the look of watercolour paint since the coloured pigment is held by a water-soluble binding agent rather than wax or oil. In terms of colour, the Arteza pencils have excellent pigmentation, offering a wonderful range of colours in the 72-piece set, from warm and cool to earthy and dark. Quality: When it comes to quality, you’re generally looking for pencils with higher proportions of pigment, which should result in richer colours coming off the pencil.