Derwent Pastel Pencils offer the beauty of pastel with the control of a pencil. Their soft, powdery texture creates a smooth, velvety finish, perfect for blending and color mixing. These pencils minimize dust and can be sharpened to a fine point for detailed work or used blunt for broader coverage. They are also water-soluble. Available in 72 colors, these medium pastels have a slightly chalky consistency. The pencils feature a round 8mm body and a wide 5mm pastel strip, ideal for detailed pastel studies and achieving fine lines. They produce colors from full-strength brilliance to the most subtle tints and are suitable for use on pastel paper, sketchbooks, and even canvas. A fixative can be used to seal the artwork.