UNBOXING the FANCIEST Colored Pencils I've Ever Owned!

Steve recently purchased for me one of the fanciest colored pencil sets I’ve ever owned-the full set of Derwent Lightfast colored pencils in a wooden collectors case! I recently compared these pencils to the mighty Caran d’Ache Luminance to see if they might be a good Luminance alternative-and they were. So we decided to purchase the full set so we could make our popular Tri-Tone sets for them, and of course so I could satisfy my full set syndrome. :)
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[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome! I too started with the 12 set and used them like crazy to determine if I wanted more and then scored the 72 set for $147 on Amazon and grabbed the rest on blick for $2 each when they had that awesome sale. I am very happy with my purchase! I like the derwent tins but I stack them and they stay in my studio. My open stock is in a cigar box 😆

[@ColoringBliss]

Wow!! Lindsay you got an amazing deal on that 72 set AND on your open stock pencils. Truly frugal 😂😂.

[@catherineplunkett7241]

Lindsey, enjoy someday I plan to move up to Derwent or Caran Dache. One of my library coloring art classes was to decorate a cigar box with scrapbook, stamps, bling, and colored art pieces. I am going to use it for misc coloring supplies. Hope you try out decorating your box for the pencils!

[@nattyw495]

What a great idea to get used cigar bixes tl put your large pencils in ...we have a cigar shop about a hour away im gonna call them to see if they sell them ir give away free thank you again for information on cigar boxesmpencils cases are really expandive and derwent one thats specific for derwent pencols is really hard to come by...mam👩‍🎨🎨🙏

[@stellajean3020]

Hi Jennifer, Nothing like getting a set of colored pencils in a wooden box!!!!! Congratulations. I'm happy for you.

[@Patracat]

Apart from the great pencils set, your hubby obviously adores you😍. Can see it in the way he looks at you. Lucky girl in more ways than one🙂

[@AlexandraZe]

I always notice this, it's so amazing

[@tinavera2476]

You are so right! It's so refreshing to see kindness and happiness!

[@xstarbina7111]

I was about to mention this! First time at this channel and that's the first thing I noticed; there's so much love here 💜 bless y'all hearts

[@LeeDee5]

they are so cute

[@MrsBarnabas]

hi, Jennifer. I don't know if anyone else has suggested this, but my response to pencil tins is broad elastic. I've used this to keep my tins and sketchbooks in my plein air kit closed for years, and haven't had to change the elastic to date. It costs very little, takes up no noticeable space and is easier to put on and take off than tape. Also, remember that once paper had been put through a printer, unless it's a top quality one with archival inks, the paper is no longer archival, as even where there is no actual colour on the original, the printer still deposits on it. The surface, too, is slightly altered by the printer's feeders. I've found that this has had a serious effect on the way the paper takes watercolour, especially when doing colour wheels and complementary colour exercises with the students, where hand-drawing the number needed is not really feasible, far more so with my new HP printer, as it was never a big issue with my trusty Epsons. (This is 200gsm & 300gsm Fabriano artistico paper). :)

[@kimberlymoye6771]

I just got these yesterday for my 50th birthday and am love with them too 🥰

[@JazzLiz1]

Congratulations Jennifer! I had the same reaction when I received mine 3 days ago and what made it even exciting and special was I had it signed by Jesse Lane who did the artwork on the box and some more pictures of his artwork in the booklet that comes with it and his wife Kinsey also signed it, she is the model of the said art work on the box. Enjoy and more power to you.

[@stellajean3020]

Wow, that is so cool!!! Lucky you!!

[@tinavera2476]

That is just awesome! Happy for you!

[@judymeyer1760]

I have a recommendation for you. I bought , on Amazon, rich and ray ties that really aren’t ties at all! They are a silicone strap with magnet “flowers” on each end. They are perfect to put on colored pencil tins to keep them shut. On larger tins I use 2, one on each side of the box. They are approximately $1 per strap. With the money we put into our colored pencils ,I think it’s worth the money to protect them.

[@Tzuriah]

How wonderful Jennifer!! I’ve looked at wooden boxes both with pencils and empty and wished I had one. I’m really happy for you………. Now you get to find it a place of honor for displaying and also ease of use. ☺️

[@TemiDansoArt]

The luminance has 100 too now with the original and portrait sets. Thanks for sharing this, I had no idea Derwent had a big set like this

[@ivonned32]

Hi! I love everything you touch! 💓✌🏽🤟🏽

[@cindymitchell4696]

I have some Derwent watercolor pencils and like them very much. Time to add to my collection, thank you for sharing!

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

I LOVE TO SEE YOU HAPPY . SO full of JOY.. SWEET..Thank you Steve..You Love each other SO WELL..💗🙏🙏🙏🤟❣

[@MrsBeasleys1111]

I was smiling the entire video. I love your enthusiasm.💕

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

Ohh WOW!!! I am soo happy for YOU!!! I Cant wait to watch!! Love & hugs..ohhh, your precious SMILE...🙏🙏🙏🤟

[@junedecarlo3604]

So nice I agree I love that Rose got up to smell the pencil. Enjoy your pencils I’ll be looking for your review!

[@tinavera2476]

This video made me a subscriber. This lady is adorable AND informative. I love to see someone so excited and happy. Thank you so much for all the info. Think I will be ordering some Derwent.

[@vanessaboman8143]

I have their wooden boxes sets of water colour pencils and regular colour pencils, they were a gift about 35 years ago. I still have them, well mostly the wood box and replacement pencils, I love the wood boxes. I would love a box like you have, wow! You two are very blessed!

[@dawnbehatin1224]

Amazing video! If your hubby surprised u with that gift, HE LOVES YOU A LOT!!!!!!! 😘 💗 💓 💕

[@cate7777]

I have this set in the tin of 72, but I was able to get the rest of the set from Derwent's website and they came in 3 small tins. I had heard that some artists/colorists combine this set with the CD Luminance set and use them together. I have the complete set of those as well. In many ways they are similar in the way they feel when laying down color. Tones are similar too. The wax/oil thing doesn't seem to make a difference that I can tell.

[@jeanthompson1135]

Derwent will replace those pencils that are off center

[@magereina]

you should definitely contact their customer service as they will replace whichever ones don't meet your standards. give them a call or use the online chat feature to resolve the issues with those few pencils that were off center

[@ilananl1004]

They are not off centered...

[@basta.dotto_]

@@ilananl1004 I agree. I had two like that. They were not properly sharpened. Once I sharpened them once, they were ok.

[@jaycarr5906]

@@basta.dotto_ Ugh, don't you just hate Derwent's sharpening, All my Derwent pencils always have to be re-sharpened when i got them.

[@dees3179]

They are blunt sharpened on purchasing so the points have a good chance of surviving shipping. If you want needles sharpen as you need them. At least it means you can swatch straight away and don’t lose a load of the point en route.

[@bluesonicstreak7317]

Very nice. I just did the currency conversion on the Blick price and determined this box costs 3/5ths of what I paid for the Luminance wooden box some years back. Oof. I love the Luminance pencils, but I likely would have bought these instead if they had been available at the time just based on cost savings. I do feel like the Luminance box is very slightly better (all three trays are removable, the entirety of the inside of each tray is lined in foam), but it's sure not $200 worth of better, lol. The lid also stands up straight, which is either good or bad depending on your preference...to save desk space I like it, but it's true that it could also be nice to nest trays in the lid. The pencils in your box also still look secure, which is the main thing. Derwent has had some doozies of bad packaging before, but this is nice. I feel like they mimicked the design of the CD box as well as the look of the Luminance pencils, which is NOT a bad thing...CD seems to think of practically everything in their packaging, other legacy art supply brands could learn from them. The build quality of this box also looks great. I wonder if the spreading popularity of this offering will cause a "response" from CD in any way.

[@kentracarter3646]

Love all these sets! Thank you for your time, Jennifer and Steve!

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Those are beautiful, how exciting I want those too now even hough I just received a huge box of acrylic paint for my birthday from my loving husband. I will have to buy these myself 😊

[@andreajacobson8381]

Caran d'ache has 100 colors as well I finally have both sets. I love both pencils for different reasons.

[@basta.dotto_]

How do you use them differently? Luminance for coverage and Lightfast for details?

[@jenniefrench1338]

What a lovely gift! I enjoy the Lightfast very much with the Polychromos and the Luminance. Amazon sells colored pencil bags that protect the tips so that’s where mine ended up with the charcoal pencils and watercolor pencils from FC. When I flip a section I see them in order (all the colored pencil brands are together) and that helps me decide which to grab. You will enjoy them very much. I still heavily rely on the Polys for technical details because of their hardness but love them all. Enjoy your gift.

[@catherineplunkett7241]

which brand pencil case did you get for your pencils and can you share a link?

[@nyalar8393]

Oooooh! I love Derwent pencils, and especially their beautiful colour selection. One day, I'll bite the expansive bullet and get me some Lightfast, I know it! And don't hesitate to contact them about the off-centered pencils, the brand is not above quality issues but they are usually open to replacements!

[@ColoringBliss]

I will be contacting them soon and I will let everyone know what happens 😊

[@dees3179]

They’re normally great. I had an issue with some graphitint blocks and they replaced them. Just be polite🤓

[@leenb.7936]

It wouldn’t necessarily be cheaper in a tin box. I have the full set of Inktense pencils in the fancy wooden box because it was way cheaper than the tin box, oddly enough. This set is gorgeous 😍

[@twingytwango6971]

I saw that on our Amazon too and that ran for quite a while with the wooden box being cheaper. I didn’t buy either because I didn’t have a need for lightfast pencils. But I got a tin of 12 to try and I really liked them, suddenly Amazon dropped the price on the 100 set and I got it in the tin.

[@itrulylovesart]

They're such lovely pencils Jennifer, so happy for you and a tad envious😉😍🥰. Glad I found this channel.

[@franswey2]

I enjoyed your unboxing as much as I enjoyed unboxing my own set of 100 Derwent Lightfast pencils. You brought back the joy I felt with that first look! I found Derwent’s customer service awesome and quick to assist. I had a broken Inktense color stick and they sent me two whole ones. Now I get a bit red faced about that as a broken color stick is okay. I just wanted them perfect, of course. The box is heavy, but the trays aren’t. I have my most used pencils in the top tray and I do use the “book shelf” for additional pencils for my current project. Thank you for sharing your wonderful unboxing!

[@unwindoclock1231]

They Look Amazing! Congratulations! I could feel your excitement and kept me smiling all along! 👏👍

[@babysquaw3769]

I want to purchase every single brand you test and recommend... thank you for taking the time to test the products in so many ways, that there's no guess work.

[@GS-cg3yn]

Okay... so clearly I must have this woman’s lovely lacquered fingernails, the beautiful viney flower drawing on the wall, and Rusty the adorable dog. Just those three things; I don’t want to appear greedy.

[@NICOLETAALINA]

Wow!Love the smell of wood and colored pencils.Have fun!

[@maryyoungblood8550]

That wooden case is gorgeous.

[@verafernandes4913]

Hello Jennifer and Steve, good to see you both. Thanks for sharing your unboxing.

[@petereglington931]

Hi Jennifer and Steve.........Thanks so much for the info.......I Love that You Love Coloured Pencils......I think all this Colour is sending me Loopy...I thought i noticed a comment below where a viewer mentioned that Light fastness doesnt matter, as no one exhibits in Museums...When i returned to the site to make a comment, it was no longer there........um ,ah, they were incorrect ,mirage or not,..Light fastness is so important to me, as my Works are displayed in the American Visionary Art Museum....Just to confirm im totally crazy...they are done on exceedingly large CANVASES ....Thanks for Your Wonderful energies..Best Wishes from OZ

[@BoGilmore]

You and Steve look so happy in this picture😊❤

[@MagicXarko]

I also love them very much! I bought the same box for XMas and was so happy to have beautyful pencils in a wooden box!

[@majbrittnilsson3442]

I like them so much😊 i got the wooden box Yesterday 😊

[@petitsucrecatala9265]

I personally adore the lightfast! I feel they are oilier than the luminance which feel quite dry...I also feel their box and pencil barrel is of a better quality...heavier, more solid, less porous

[@ColoringBliss]

They are DEFINITELY a more oily pencil then the Luminance, I’m glad they went for a different formula so, as artists, we would have options.

[@rae2737]

Congratulations. 🎉🎉🎉 All your hard work has paid off!! Awesome job hubby! I absolutely love how happy you are

[@shadowguard3578]

Your joy, happiness, and glee was palpable. Thanks for sharing the unboxing.

[@ColoringBliss]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and my fun unboxing. I love sharing this with all of you ❤️❤️

[@shadowguard3578]

@@ColoringBliss I was living vicariously through you! ☺️ Thanks again. 💐

[@Hardtwist-ox8ce]

I am enjoying learning from y’all. Thank you

[@alanbirkner1958]

I pick up smaller sets because there are many colors and shades I don't use. Watching you open the box was the happiest thing I've seen in weeks. Thanks for sharing. Tina

[@ang.giselle2024]

I love your manicure. Yes, I wanted to get some pencils., very nice.

[@lo3551]

Excellent video Jennifer and Steve. 👏🙏🌹

[@miriamrivera3742]

I'm smiling as you review your pencils! You are so happy that is contagious!!!!💕💕💕💕💕

[@rosycat4u]

I started my collection because of these pencils. I have other collections. For me Derwent are the best of all!

[@ColoringBliss]

Derwent is a fun brand to collect…so many unique pencils to try.

[@tinniaphillips4059]

Awww how cool!! Enjoy!!

[@mary-joromero8821]

WOW what a fabulous gift!!

[@maylynncupp6653]

My husband just bought me this whole set today for my birthday I'm so excited to get them I love your enthusiasm tyfs

[@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane]

Awesome pencils! Enjoy!

[@rosemareemclure3227]

You should be able to contact Derwent and they will replace the off centred pencils. You are a very lucky lady. Enjoy.

[@anna121ist]

Would Derwent replace the off center pencils if you contacted them? Try it out & report back about the customer service?

[@ColoringBliss]

I will definitely be contacting them (and I won’t tell them I’m a youtuber) and I will let all of you know what happens.

[@sweetbb125]

I am also in love with this set of pencils - even though I would never be able to have them. But I can dream........

[@luispanadero2693]

Save two dollars a week and you'll have them.

[@ColoringBliss]

They are very expensive. I am so grateful that this is my job. Can you imagine how fun it would be to work for a company like Derwent?!?!?! 😊

[@rhadastanfield8010]

I have the 72 set. they make me so happy when I use them! Great brand!

[@ColoringBliss]

That’s what I want to hear!! Our supplies should bring us so much joy that we just adore doing art them. Thanks for sharing

[@neecywatson8250]

What an attractive couple!!!!!😊love watching. Saving up for more expensive art supplies.❤️🍁🤗

[@annettederksen4896]

Thanks for sharing. Would love these pencils.❤️💘🥰

[@tammyste1]

Shouldn’t they all be the exact length to start with before resharpening each of them? I like everything even😳😳😊😊

[@shortyangel2010]

I am with you on how good art supplies smell!

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Love the Colored Pencils 😊

[@roden70]

Nice pencils. I have a woodbox set of Faber Castel polychromos but found it terribly uneasy to work with. I transferred all my pencils to a pencil case and now I have a redundant 120 pencil wood box.

[@patriciahilmerthaaksma2593]

Beautiful box it’s amazing

[@sky44david]

Mine of arrived early this week after back ordered for some time and Yes! this is the most beautiful set of colored pencils ever. The wooden box is the most finally crafted of any pencil box I have ever owned, even the trays are wood. The subdued tones and tints are excellent. The deep dark tones give coverage almost like oil paint and deep dark they are! The color range complements the Luminance 6901 line with almost no exact over lapping colors. Derwent really knows how to make a fine presentation of its fine art verified colorfast pencils.

[@carolberres5528]

You are lucky to have the wood box set. I ordered them in January and they never came in stock on Blick. They canceled the order. I ended up purchasing them individually from Blick. They trickled in slowly and eventually they canceled the back orders. I finished my set on Cult Pens.

[@Lacelady]

congratulations on getting that lovely set in the box. I am so frustrated because years ago I bought one f the first set of intense pencils, long before I was what I would call a colourist. I moved house 22 years ago, and never saw them again. So I guess they went to that place in heaven where everything I lose goes to. Re your question about the last 30 days, I liked the IAM Strong pic, but it was tiny when I printed it out, and I cant figure out how to get my new Canon printer to make it bigger! But I love all you do, and how much time and effort you put into it. Thank you so much.

[@beckywebster90]

You go girl. I don't think I'll ever own the full set. I started with the 1st 36 set, then added from the pencil colors that came in the 2nd 36. Now don't they have 100? Well, never say never 😆

[@danettetrostle7173]

Beautiful!😎

[@janinejohnson6357]

Congrats on your new pencils ✏ I've yet tried any high-end I got pisca pencils in a subscription n want the rest man their not cheap either. Have fun.

[@ColoringBliss]

I have a couple Posca Pencils too…very pricey.

[@yourlocal_tiana669]

You really remind me of my nanny! :( she was the best nanny ever until she moved to another city 😭😭😭

[@dignajimeno8314]

That's sad. :( but I think your nanny will still visit you :)

[@delila351]

I WANT your nail polish LOL...so pretty!! Thank you for doing this video. I think I will go with the 12 first and see what I think. It is just hobby for me, so I hate to spend $ I will never recover (just my fun).

[@ColoringBliss]

The nails are Kiss Impress and I think your Pan to buy the 12 set is awesome….I have collected a lot of different brands this way and many of them I was very glad I didn’t invest any additional money on the full set. Have fun coloring.

[@ivonned32]

Wow Temi Danso is here!! 😻 Anyways, thanks for this amazing, as always, review.

[@Mirrigold]

One of my favourite set of pencils for animal and landscape art.

[@ColoringBliss]

I can see why. I have been swatching and working with the full set and there are some gorgeous tones for landscapes…such delicious dark shades.

[@kellip9586]

They are such lovely pencils. I got this box for Christmas as they came on sale from a local supplier. They were such a good deal I could not resist any longer. They have quickly become one of my favourite pencils. Anyone looking for a special gift or luxurious treat…. I would highly recommend these.

[@sadie4479]

*is totally not making jealous noises* 😐💕

[@carolharper268]

Did Derwent replace your off centred pencils? I do hope so. Beautiful box, thank you for sharing. 💐

[@tannierothgeb6396]

I really like the ones I've tried... One of my faves!

[@patriciacorreagoncalves9565]

I love it.😍❤

[@yensantos0425]

I'm looking at your website and can't find the Lightfast swatch chart. Did I missed it?

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

Ohh these are BEAUTIFUL!! I Like Derwent coulorsoft pencils alot.. ENJOY..I HOPE They Exchange for you.. for that price They NEED TOO,,I Love your Happy.. you make Others EXCITED too.. I smile watching you & makes me sad if you get bummed out.. I Appreciate you!! Both of you.oh ALL 3.. Have FUN!! You crack me up!! THANKS!! 🙏🤟🖌🖍✏🎨‼

[@megantimbie7496]

I ordered a set of 12. What pencil sharpener do you recommend? Your videos are helpful! Thanks!

[@gkarreq2007]

I love your video's and I'll just live vicariously through you because that box of 100 costs $328.99 from amazon omgosh I almost fainted. Yeah I'll stick with Crayola and Prismacolors coloring pencils for now and probably forever. Congrats on the new box though and can't wait to watch you coloring with them.

[@ColoringBliss]

Crayola and Prismacolor are awesome! I think I will always be a Prismacolor girl.

[@PursuingHeaven]

Awesome can't wait. This is on my Christmas wish list...it's the last one I have wanted

[@jackiehawkins4584]

Mrs.Jennifer,I enjoy all your different segments. Have you ever done a segment on coloring backgrounds???

[@StarryDreamer28]

I recently got an art kit in a wooden box (a big purchase for me), it's gorgeous but hard for me to get in & out of packaging 'cause my small hands and edges are slightly sharp. beautiful pencils though!

[@jeanneconnolly8769]

Ty for sharing

[@recoveringsoul755]

Derwent has a new Line and Wash small watercolor set that has 2 microliners, and 12 watercolors. Eight of the colors are Inktense and 4 are Graphitint. Looks interesting, not sure how much it might cost

[@grannysharp772]

DANG! Congratulations. What a guy buying the FS for you. WOW

[@ColoringBliss]

I know!! He is amazing! ❤️❤️

[@maryriley6163]

Nice box!

[@tessakai]

I am an extremely new colorist, my favorite pencils are Derwent! (I have the metallic set and 72 count Inktense. Your videos are awesome, thank you for sharing!!

[@maryjordan7649]

I like Derwent products. I recently spent the most money I've ever spent on the Inktense pencil set. Will wait until prices stabilize due to inflationary influences now. Box is nice but....and are some of those pencils different sizes? Try their graphic tint and pastel pencils too.

[@marciabosworth4661]

Did you get the off center pencils replaced?

[@goddessoftruth]

What is the website that you mentioned in the video that you went to for research? I cannot understand what you said. Thanks…..

[@laureenhawes8093]

My coloring skill does not warrant that calibre of pencils but I'm happy for you. Is it me or are those pencils different lengths?

[@thinkniiji]

She has me so excited. I feel like I'm opening them with her lol

[@ColoringBliss]

I’m glad you felt my excitement. It is so fun to share my passion for art with all of you.

[@Kesgen]

WOW!

[@GarryAkehurst]

Love the fancy box. Your other video on lightfastness was also informative. You mention the problem of some cores being off centre. Surely this is only a problem if you use a mechanical sharpener. If you sharpen with a blade I don't think it would be such a problem?

[@kciNjr17_Portrait.Artworks]

My favorite Brand of Color Pencil Derwent Lightfast and Caran'd Ache Luminance..

[@janettackett1885]

Can you still use the pencil if it is off centered? Have these on my wish list.

[@dees3179]

Do try sharpening the off centre ones though, it might be bad sharpening.

[@callimico5488]

Brief look but that pencil really didn't look off-center, more like sharpening artifact. You will hopefully find it is just fine. Not a good enough look to have any opinion on the 2nd one. Happy coloring!

[@callimico5488]

My bad, pencil definitely off center when I see it on larger screen.

[@Frances336]

Please do a Holbein review!