How do I use these pencils?

Suitable for all types of color pencil styles and techniques, especially for those looking for their artwork to last over time. The buttery, velvety texture allowing colors to mix and blend.

What is the core size?

Lightfast pencils contain a strong 4mm round core.

What colors are in the set?

Available in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 100. Please refer to the product description for colors.

What texture does Lightfast have?

The pencils are oil-based to create a buttery, velvety texture allowing colors to blend and mix.

What products can I use with Lightfast?

Use on their own in conjunction with Lightfast paper, for artwork that will last up to 100 years. Or mix in with your favorite sketching or coloring pencils.

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LIGHTFAST PENCIL 72 TIN

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Age range (description)
Adult
Brand
Derwent
Colour
Multicolor
Ink colour
Black
Writing instrument form
Colored Pencil

🌈72 vibrant colors

✏️Fine, long-lasting sharpened point

🛡️100% lightfast, fade-resistant

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Description

🎨 Elevate your art with colors that never fade—because your masterpiece deserves forever.

EXPANSIVE PALETTE - 72 rich, opaque colors housed in a sleek reusable tin—perfect for professional creativity.
HERITAGE OF EXCELLENCE - Crafted in Britain since 1832, trusted by artists who demand quality and innovation.
MASTERFUL BLENDING POWER - Creamy, oil-based core blends seamlessly for painterly effects and smooth layering.
PRECISION MEETS LONGEVITY - Sharpen to a fine point that lasts, ideal for detailed sketches and intricate designs.
UNMATCHED COLOR DURABILITY - 100% lightfast pigments ensure your artwork stays vivid for decades.

Derwent LIGHTFAST PENCIL 72 TIN offers a professional-grade set of 72 oil-based colored pencils featuring 100% lightfast pigments that resist fading. Designed for detailed work with a fine, durable point, these pencils blend smoothly to create rich, painterly effects. Made in Britain with nearly two centuries of expertise, this set is ideal for artists seeking vibrant, long-lasting color in a premium reusable tin.

Specifications

ASIN	B07C9943HQ
Additional Features	Blendable
Age Range Description	Adult
Age range (description)	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#127,373 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #801 in Colored Pencils
Body Shape	Cylindrical
Brand	Derwent
Brand Name	Derwent
Closure Type	Click-Off Cap
Color	Multicolor
Colour	Multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 427 Reviews
Drill Point	Fine
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	2 Years
Global Trade Identification Number	05028252525886
Grip Type	hand-held
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Hardness	H
Included Components	1 x DERWENT Lightfast Tin 72, TADLT72
Ink Base	Oil
Ink Color	Black
Ink colour	Black
Item Diameter	4 Millimeters
Item Dimensions	35.5 x 19.8 x 2.6 centimeters
Item Type Name	Lightfast Colored Pencil Tin
Item Weight	890 g
Line Size	1_0_1_9mm
Manufacturer	Derwent
Material	Tin
Material Type	Tin
Model Name	PENCIL
Model Number	2302722
Pattern	Metallbox
Recommended Uses For Product	Colouring\|Drawing\|Sketching
Style	Reusable Tin
Theme	art_supplies
Unit Count	72 Count
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Writing Instrument Form	Colored Pencil
Writing instrument form	Colored Pencil

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Hands down I would easily classify these coloured pencils above than Cara d’Ache Luminance - my only criticism is the number of pencils it could be upscaled to 100+ for more selection

12.12.2025

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