Holbein Artists’ Watercolour Pencils – Set of 50

Premium water-soluble pencils for artists who demand precision, performance, and perfect colour harmony.

The Holbein HWCP Watercolour Pencil Set of 50 offers the complete professional palette—each pencil expertly colour-matched to Holbein’s Artists’ Watercolour (HWC) range. Designed to bridge drawing and painting, these pencils deliver rich pigment, effortless blending, and seamless integration with traditional watercolours.

Key Features

🎨 Watercolour-Ready Performance
Use dry for intense colour laydown or activate with water for smooth, even washes. Ideal for sketching, layering, mixed-media, and detailed watercolour techniques.

🎨 Perfectly Matched to Holbein HWC Range
Every pencil corresponds to its Holbein Artists’ Watercolour reference number, allowing you to move between mediums while maintaining exact colour consistency and harmony.

🎨 High-Pigment Core & Creamy Texture
Features a 3.8 mm pigment-rich core that glides effortlessly, dissolves completely with water, and offers superb coverage and lightfastness across all shades.

🎨 Ergonomic, Artist-Grade Design
Precision-crafted 7.9 mm hexagonal incense cedar barrels ensure comfort, control, and durability—suitable for long studio sessions and professional use.

🎨 Crafted in Japan to Professional Standards
Made with responsibly sourced cedar and AP-certified non-toxic pigments. Each pencil reflects Holbein’s legacy of quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

Set Contents

Includes all 50 colours from the Holbein HWCP Watercolour Pencil range—providing the full professional spectrum for complete creative freedom.

Specifications

• Lead Diameter: 3.8 mm

• Barrel Diameter: 7.9 mm (hexagonal)

• Total Colours in Range: 50

• Set Size: 50 colours (complete range)

• Origin: Japan

• Certification: AP Non-Toxic

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