Professional quality pencils each of which has attained a lightfast level of either LF1 or LF2 which means that they are considered fully compliant with the ASTM 6901 and Blue Wool Scale ISO 105 standards. The oil-based core is resistant to prolonged colour change ensuring museum-stored artwork stays as vivid after 100 years as it did when it was first created. The smooth creamy laydown of opaque colour is compatible with oil mediums and produces a paint-like effect when dissolved. Note that this may affect lightfastness. Strong point for ease of sharpening; ideal for detailed drawings and defining negative space. Round wood casing with a light lacquer. End-dipped with the core colour and stamped with ‘Made in Britain’ and ‘Derwent Lightfast’. Tin contains one of each colour available set out in 3 layers.Pencils have been formulated as 100% lightfast
Colored core combats the effects of UVA-radiation
Maintains the longevity of colors on permanent display
Smooth and creamy with a beautiful laydown of rich color
Perfect for shading and color mixing