Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Lots of great reviews for Derwent. Well deserved for most reasons.........BUT.......if you are a fan of rich, vibrant, translucent color, these aren't the ones........Like mellow, opaque, or more sombre shades?...... use these. Otherwise die hard Derwent fans, use their Aquarelle Sticks, which for some reason are slightly more rich and seem more saturating.....I've had some very sunny results with them....or definitely, Inktense, if you are fast and loose. Inktense are beautiful, bold, rich color.........They also dry faster than greased lightening....Amazing results if you are free and loose. Slower and you'll be left out in the rain, like me......See the independent comparison demos on Youtube.....Devotedly, I still bought a 36pc set..... Sad. Derwent is one of the oldest and most respected companies in the business.....And loyal Brit's paint some lovely, gentle work with these pencils......Among the devotees, my earliest teacher.....I'm not saying the quality isn't good.......These colors just don't have Zing and definitely do not sing on the paper for me. I use Caran d'Ache Supraclor for everything now.