Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Pencils
50 Watercolor Pencils
- Smooth Drawing Experience
- Excellent Water Solubility
- Seamless Blending
- Pencil Numbers Match Tube Colors
- 7.9mm Hexagonal Barrel
- 3.8mm diameter core
Introducing a new series of watercolor pencils that extend the possibilities of watercolor painting, leveraging the same manufacturing technology used for Holbein Artists’ Watercolors. By carefully balancing pigment composition and manufacturing techniques, these pencils achieve both a smooth drawing experience and excellent water solubility. The result is a “watercolor pencil that feels like paint. Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Pencils feature the same color tones and numbers as found in Holbein watercolor paints, beloved by watercolorists worldwide since 1946 . As such, these pencils blend seamlessly with the paints, allowing for easy touch-ups and adjustments when used together.
The Holbein Watercolor Pencils feature thick Lead and 7.9mm Non-Rolling Hexagonal barrel for hand comfort, easy drawing and storage. The 3.8mm diameter core enables you to cover large areas efficiently with highly saturated pigments. Featuring moderate hardness, Holbein has improved and balanced the drawing experience with the hardness (strength) of the Holbein Artists’ Watercolor Pencil Lead. Through extensive trial and error in formulation and manufacturing, Holbein has achieved an ideal watercolor pencil lead between soft and medium-hard, providing a comfortable drawing experience with superior water solubility and excellent lightfastness. Suitable for long-term preservation of artwork, only high-quality artist-grade pigments are used to ensure vibrant, brilliant colors that resist fading or change from normal light exposure.
Smooth feel and touch, along with unparalleled water solubility, ensure seamless color blending and layering. Holbein Watercolor Pencils are artist-quality water-soluble colored pencils designed for artists seeking superior and improved results. The 50 exceptional colors deliver a smooth and uniform feel with excellent water solubility. Reference numbers are linked to Holbein Artists’ Transparent Watercolor. They blend well in water and are certified AP in conformance with ASTM D4236. These watercolor pencils are designed to meet the high demands of artists worldwide for exceptional performance and handling characteristics. Created with the greatest attention to pigment balance, detail, and manufacturing methods, Holbein Watercolor Pencils deliver a smooth drawing feel and blend easily with water. Sharing a color palette with Holbein Artists’ Watercolors, they can also be easily and conveniently used in combination with tubed watercolors.