Description
If your art lives in the softer end of the tonal spectrum — in rich, velvety darks, expressive smudged shadows and deep, atmospheric shading — the Derwent Graphic Soft Set was made for you. Spanning 9B through to HB, this twelve-pencil set covers the full range of soft grades that artists reach for when they want depth, drama and texture that a harder pencil simply cannot deliver.
Derwent has been making graphite pencils longer than almost anyone — they produced the first graphite pencils in the UK, and that heritage shows in every grade. The wide 6.9mm hexagonal barrel sits comfortably in the hand during long drawing sessions, while the generous 3.5mm soft core lays down graphite smoothly and consistently, whether you are working on fine portrait details or bold expressive mark-making.
From the darkest 9B to a clean, balanced HB — everything you need to master tone, shading and texture is right here.
- 12 soft grade Graphic pencils spanning 9B to HB
- Grades included: 9B, 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H
- Wide 6.9mm hexagonal barrel for comfortable, secure grip
- 3.5mm core for soft degrees — smooth, rich graphite laydown
- Ideal for shading, blending, portraiture and expressive drawing
- Consistent performance across all grades — no skipping or crumbling
- Made by Derwent — the company that produced the first graphite pencils in the UK
- Available individually for easy restocking of favourite grades
- Presented in a metal tin for storage and protection
WHY CHOOSE THIS
✏️ Soft grades are where the magic happens — rich, smudgy darks and velvety blends that harder pencils can never replicate
🎨 Nine grades below HB in a single set gives you a tonal range that covers everything from subtle mid-tones to the deepest possible blacks
⭐ The wide hexagonal barrel makes extended drawing sessions genuinely comfortable — no cramping, no slipping
🏆 Made by the company behind the UK's first graphite pencils — this is heritage quality you can feel in every stroke
🎁 A highly regarded gift for sketching and drawing artists at any level — the soft set is consistently the most reached-for of the range
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Derwent | SKU: 34215
Quantity: 12 Pencils
Grades: 9B, 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F, H
Barrel: Hexagonal, 6.9mm
Core: 3.5mm (soft degrees)
Packaging: Metal tin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Colours may vary slightly due to screen settings.
- 100% authentic product sourced directly from manufacturer.
- Packaging may vary depending on batch without affecting contents.