Holbein Artists' Watercolour Pencils

Premium water-soluble pencils designed for artists transitioning into watercolour techniques.

The Holbein HWCP Watercolor Pencils offer a seamless bridge between drawing and painting, combining the precision of a pencil with the expressive flow of watercolour. Each pencil is colour-matched to Holbein’s Artists’ Watercolour (HWC) range by reference number, ensuring perfect consistency and effortless mixed-media integration.

Key Features

🎨 Watercolour-Ready Performance
Use dry for rich colour application or activate with water to produce soft washes and blends. Ideal for sketching, layering, and controlled watercolour techniques.

🎨 Colour-Matched to Holbein HWC Range
Each pencil corresponds directly to Holbein’s Artists’ Watercolours by colour number—making it simple to move between mediums while maintaining colour harmony.

🎨 High-Pigment Core & Smooth Feel
Features a 3.8 mm pigment-dense core that lays down colour smoothly, dissolves easily with water, and provides excellent lightfastness and coverage.

🎨 Ergonomic & Durable Design
Crafted with a 7.9 mm hexagonal cedar barrel for comfort and reduced fatigue. The balanced hardness allows both expressive strokes and precise detail.

🎨 Made in Japan to Professional Standards
Produced using forest-certified incense cedar and AP-certified non-toxic pigments—delivering premium performance with environmental responsibility.

Product Range

• Individual Colours: 50 artist-grade shades

• Sets: Available in curated selections

Specifications

• Lead diameter: 3.8 mm

• Barrel diameter: 7.9 mm (hexagonal)

• Total colours: 50

• Origin: Japan

• Certification: AP Non-Toxic

Holbein HWCP Watercolor Pencils provide professional precision, seamless water activation, and colour consistency across the Holbein system—ideal for artists expanding into watercolour or enhancing mixed-media practice.

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