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Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set

Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set

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$47.39at StaplesChecked Nov 8

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $47.39 at Staples on Nov 8.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set

Derwent Coloursoft are soft-core colored pencils built for bold, dense color laid down quickly. The wide soft core sharpens to a fine point, so the same pencil handles broad fills and detailed work. They blend and layer well, which suits illustration, still life and portraiture. Against harder pencils like Derwent Artists or Prismacolor Premier, they are softer and more opaque but wear down faster and smudge more easily.

Best forIllustrators wanting bold, fast color coveragePortrait and still-life artists who blend heavilyBeginners moving up from student pencilsMixed-media work on toned or dark paper
Pros
  • Soft core lays down rich color with light pressure
  • Sharpens to a fine point for detail
  • Blends and layers smoothly
  • Strong light and dark range in the set
  • Good opacity on toned paper
Cons
  • Soft core wears down fast and needs frequent sharpening
  • Smudges easily without fixative
  • Wax bloom can appear on heavy layers
  • Smaller sets limit color mixing options

Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set prices at every store

  • StaplesNew

    In stock

    $47.39Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • QuillNew

    Out of stock

    $56.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set price history

Lowest price we've seen: $47.39 on Nov 9 at Staples. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

Artists rate Coloursoft for vivid, creamy color and easy blending, and many prefer them to harder studio pencils for coverage. Complaints center on fast wear and smudging.

What people mention
  • SoftnessPraisedOwners say the soft core gives dense color quickly and blends smoothly.
  • SharpeningMixedThey sharpen to a fine point, but the soft core dulls fast and some report breakage.
  • SmudgingCriticisedReviewers note color smudges easily and benefits from fixative.
  • Color payoffPraisedUsers praise the vivid, opaque color on both light and toned paper.
  • DurabilityCriticisedThe soft lead wears down quickly, so pencils run out faster than harder brands.

From Quill

  • Soft, velvety strip for quick, dense application of bold, vibrant color
  • Easily sharpened to a fine point for detailed work
  • Can be mixed and blended to create an infinite spectrum of rich, dazzling color
  • Suited to finely detailed illustrations, bold contemporary still-life and portraiture
  • Set of 12 colors: deep cadmium, bright orange, red, deep fuchsia, indigo, blue, green, lime green, dark brown, dark terracotta, black, white
Sizes
Set of 12, Set of 24, Set of 36, Set of 72
Returns
Most products can be returned within 30 days for a full credit, refund or replacement; free returns.
Shipping
Next-day delivery on most orders.
In the box
12 colored pencils

About the Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set

The Derwent Coloursoft set contains 12 colored pencils. Each has a soft, velvety strip that applies dense, bold color quickly.

The pencils sharpen easily to a fine point for detailed work. The colors can be mixed and blended to create a wide range of shades.

They suit finely detailed illustrations, bold contemporary still-life and portraiture.

Brand
Derwent
Quantity
12 pencils
Colors
Deep cadmium, bright orange, red, deep fuchsia, indigo, blue, green, lime green, dark brown, dark terracotta, black, white
Texture
Soft, velvety strip
Blending
Colors can be mixed and blended
Uses
Detailed illustration, still-life, portraiture
In the box
12 colored pencils

Specifications

Quantity (pcs)
12Source
Color
Red, Orange, Brown, MulticolorSource

Questions and answers

How do Coloursoft compare with Prismacolor Premier?
Both are soft and blend well. Coloursoft feel slightly firmer and less waxy, while Premier lay down heavier color but bloom more.
Are these good for beginners?
Yes. The soft core is forgiving and builds color fast, though a smaller set limits blending options.
Do they smudge?
Yes, more than harder pencils. Work from light to dark and seal finished pieces with fixative.
Can they be used with water or solvent?
No. Coloursoft are wax-based and not water-soluble; use a solvent like odorless mineral spirits for blending.
What is in the set?
Twelve pencils: deep cadmium, bright orange, red, deep fuchsia, indigo, blue, green, lime green, dark brown, dark terracotta, black and white.
Where is the Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set cheapest?
At Staples, for $47.39, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Staples, Quill.

Stores we've priced the Derwent Coloursoft 24-Piece Colored Pencil Set at

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