The Derwent Graphite XL Block Tin of 6 contains smooth chunky blocks of watersoluble graphite in a range of six degrees from Hard to Onyx Dark. Create bold and agile marks with the strength and body of a chunky block or experiment with grating and cutting.

Derwent Graphite XL Blocks are highly versatile watersoluble blocks that can be used for broad coverage and expressive mark making. Break into pieces or grate into a powder for detail and dry textures. Use wet for painting techniques such as splattering and translucent washes.

Each chunky block contains a high volume of formula, equivalent to 8 pencils. They have been ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the hand for large-scale drawings and the edges and corners can be used to add fine detail and linework. XL blocks have an approximate measurement of 60 x 20 x 20mm each.

This set comes in a smart, compact tin and contains the following grades of graphite: Hard, Medium, Soft, Very Soft, Onyx Medium, and Onyx Dark.