# Derwent Graphic Soft Graphite Pencils, 12 Tin, 9B–H

Derwent Graphic pencils are a 12-pencil graphite drawing set covering grades 9B to H. The range spans soft grades for shading and darker marks through harder grades for finer lines, with a removable-lid tin for storage.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Derwent
- Model: 34215
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Arts & Crafts
- Price: 9.99 GBP
- Previous price: 12.49 GBP
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T06:04:18.175Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 2405

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## At a glance

- The 12 grades supplied run from 9B through H, including 9B, 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F and H.
- The listing describes hexagonal, anti-roll barrels that fit standard pencil sharpeners and sharpen to a long point.
- A removable-lid tin is described as providing easy access, with each pencil grade embossed in white.

## Pros

- The range of hardness grades supports switching between dark, soft shading and lighter, finer work without changing pencil sets.
- The listed anti-roll barrel design and standard-sharpener compatibility are practical for regular drawing use.
- The supplied tin has a removable lid for access to the pencils.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Derwent
- Model: 34215
- Pencil type: Graphite Pencil
- Hardness range: 9B-H
### Materials and design
- Material listed: graphite
- Colour: Black
- Barrel shape: Round
- Style: Soft
- Point type: fine,wide
- Special feature: Erasable
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 19.8 x 1.4 x 11.8 centimetres
- Weight listed: 139 Grams
- Lead diameter listed: 2.2 Millimetres

## Before you buy

- The title and contents describe 9B–H, while another manufacturer panel describes the broader Graphic range as spanning 13B–9H. Core diameter is also given as 2.2 Millimetres in one listing field and 2.2–3.5mm depending on hardness elsewhere. Treat the listed set grades as the stated contents, and check the selected listing if the full range or precise core size matters.

## In the box

- 1 x DERWENT Graphic Sketching Set (Included): The explicit component list names this set.
- TAAGST (Included)

## A good fit for

- Sketchers who want a spread of graphite grades for both shading and fine line work.
- Artists, designers or students wanting a contained set for general drawing and technical-style detail.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a complete drawing kit with erasers, sharpeners or other tools, as these are not confirmed in the stated pencil contents.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback reports positive impressions of quality, range, soft texture and versatility for general drawing, including a reported useful balance for shading. Feedback is mixed on lead durability and sharpening, so buyers who sharpen frequently may want to factor in that uncertainty. The range of listed grades supports varied drawing approaches, but it does not resolve those handling concerns.
- Positive themes: Customers report good quality and a useful variety of pencils.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate the soft texture and versatility for general drawing.
- Mixed feedback: Reports differ on whether leads break easily.
- Mixed feedback: Sharpening is described positively by some customers and problematically by others.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which grades are listed in this 12-pencil set?
The stated contents are 9B, 8B, 7B, 6B, 5B, 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, F and H.
### Is a tin included?
The manufacturer describes an attractive tin with a removable lid. The explicit contents entry names a Graphic Sketching Set, so check the selected listing if the tin is essential.
### What can the different grades be used for?
The listing positions the softer grades for darker marks, shading and texture, and the harder end for lighter or finer detail.

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