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Launching in Japan, September 5, 2025.
Holbein Watercolor Pencils are artist quality water-soluble colored pencils designed for artists seeking superior and improved results when drawing. 50 exceptional colors deliver a smooth and uniform feel with excellent water solubility.
Smooth feel and touch with unparalleled water solubility ensures seamless color blending and layering, they are an incomparable example of the great pride Holbein takes in producing the finest color in the world since 1900.
Holbein Artists' Watercolor Pencils feature the same color tones as found in Holbein Artists' Watercolors, beloved by watercolorists world-wide since 1946. Both color lines share the same color reference numbers permitting easy integration of between both lines.
Thick Lead and Non-Rolling Hexagonal Shaft for Easy Drawing and Storage
The 3.8mm diameter core enables you to cover large areas efficiently with loads of pigment. The 7.9mm hexagonal shaft is comfortable to hold and reduces hand fatigue.
Moderate Hardness
We have imporved and balanced the drawing experience with the hardness (strength) of the Holbein Artists' Watercolor Pencil Lead. Holbein has achieved an ideal watercolor pencil lead between soft and medium-hard, providing a comfortable drawing experience with superior water solubility.
Excellent Lightfastness
Only high-quality artist grade pigments are used to ensure vibrant, brillaint colors that will resist fading or change due to normal light exposure, making them suitable for long-term preservation of artwork.
Single colors in 50 colors
Holbein Artist demonstration :©Watercolor Pencils CH Tomoko UtsumiDrawing on Saunders Waterford White Hot Press Watercolor Paper
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