Derwent Inktense Drawing Pencils in 12-color set vs KALOUR 144-Piece Drawing Pencil Set with Case
Overall winner: KALOUR 144-Piece Drawing Pencil Set with Case
Key Differences
Derwent Inktense (A) offers highly pigmented, water-soluble pencils that become permanent when dry and is sold as a focused 12-color artist-grade set; KALOUR (B) provides a much larger 144-piece kit with a wide variety of colored, sketching, charcoal and woodless graphite pencils plus a portable zip case. Choose A if you want vibrant, ink-like watercolor effects and permanent color; choose B if you need broad color variety and multiple pencil types for mixed techniques and travel convenience
Derwent Inktense Drawing Pencils in 12-color set
Water-soluble drawing pencils with a 4mm core for bold, vibrant color. Works dry or washed with water for ink-like effects; pencils dry to a permanent finish. Customer notes emphasize bright pigmentation and ease of use for beginners
Pros
- vibrant color payoff
- water-soluble with dry/wet versatility
- permanent color when dry
- easy for beginners
Cons
- colors may bleed if not fully dry
- requires care to prevent water smearing
- limited color range to 12 colors
KALOUR 144-Piece Drawing Pencil Set with Case
A comprehensive drawing set including 120 colored pencils, sketching pencils, charcoal, graphite, and accessories in a zipper travel case. Customers note good quality, value for money, and wide color variety for creativity
Pros
- large color selection
- includes multiple pencil types
- travel case for portability
- value for money
Cons
- drawing pads noted as potentially too small
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | KALOUR |
| Durability | Derwent |
| Versatility | KALOUR |
| User Reviews | Tie |