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Derwent Lightfast 72 Colored Pencils Tin — gift idea
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Derwent Lightfast 72 Colored Pencils Tin

Professional oil-based pencils certified fully lightfast, so finished artwork does not fade.

84/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $100 to $200 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 88
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 92
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 83
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 77
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 72
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

84 / 100

Lightfastness is what separates a hobby set from a professional one. Giving this tin says you take the recipient's art seriously.

Best forAn experienced artist who sells or frames work and cares that it does not fade.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifFor a beginner, the professional price is hard to justify.
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Frequently asked questions

What does 100% lightfast mean here?

All colors comply with ASTM D6901 and the Blue Wool Scale ISO 105.

Is the core oil- or wax-based?

Oil-based.

How many colors are included?

72, in a tin.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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