Derwent Pastel Pencils offer the beauty of pastel with the control and convenience of a pencil. Their soft, powdery texture provides a smooth, velvety finish ideal for blending and color mixing. The dust is minimal, and they can be sharpened to a fine point for intricate details or used with a blunter tip for broader coverage. These pencils are also water-soluble, offering versatility in application. Available in 72 colors, they have a medium pastel quality, slightly chalky, and capable of achieving fine points. The pencils have a round 8mm diameter body with a wide 5mm pastel strip. They are suitable for use on pastel paper pads, sketchbooks, and even canvas for drafting, and can be sealed with a fixative.