Derwent Graphitint Coloured Graphite Pencils, Metal Tin 24-Count — Water-activated, Blendable Leads

Derwent Graphitint Pencils are coloured graphite pencils that let you layer subtle hues over graphite sketches or activate rich colour washes with water.

These 24 pencils come in a sturdy metal tin and combine the familiar handling of graphite with translucent colour built into the core. Use them dry for delicate tints that preserve shading and texture, or add water to release deeper, painterly tones. The soft, blendable leads respond to erasing and water, so you can refine marks, lift colour, and transition between graphic drawing and watercolour-like effects.

How do Graphitint Pencils change a graphite drawing?

Graphitint adds subtle coloured layers without losing the fine lines and value control of graphite. Apply lightly for soft colour shifts or shade more heavily to deepen tone; the graphite tooth remains visible, maintaining texture and detail.

• Soft, blendable leads keep pencil strokes readable.
• Colour pigments are translucent—preserve highlights and value structure.
• Works over graphite to introduce warmth, coolness, or mood.

What happens when you wet a Graphitint Pencil?

Activated with water, the cores dissolve into vibrant washes, similar to watercolour washes but with a subtle graphite undertone. This lets you shift from precise drawing to painterly areas without changing tools.

• Wet application produces rich, even colour with a soft sheen.
• Use a brush to spread pigment for gradients and glazing effects.
• Can be layered once dry for more depth or texture.

Can I erase or alter colours after application?

Yes—dry colour can be lightened or removed with a soft eraser, and water allows you to lift or soften pigments when still moist. That flexibility supports iterative working and corrections during sketching or mixed-media pieces.

• Dry marks respond to standard erasers for subtle corrections.
• Wet pigment can be lifted with clean water and a brush or cloth.
• Mix dry and wet techniques to refine transitions and edges.

What’s included and how is it stored?

The set includes 24 tones housed in a durable metal tin sized for safe storage and portable use. The tin keeps pencils protected from breakage and organized so you can quickly find the colour you need while working on location or in the studio.

• 24 colour-infused graphite pencils spanning soft neutrals and richer hues.
• Secure metal tin for transport and tidy storage.
• Compact layout makes selecting and replacing pencils simple.

Who is this for? Artists, illustrators, and sketchers who want to expand graphite work with controlled colour will find these pencils useful. They suit fine-detail drawing, plein-air sketches, design studies, and mixed-media practice where the ability to switch between pencil precision and watercolour-like washes is valuable. Students and gift-givers will also appreciate the durable tin and the creative range offered by the 24-count set.