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Alan Bickley

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I knew that you’d love them Margaret, on a different level to all others in my opinion, and I’ve tried most of them.

Margaret Nisbet

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Love these pencils thank you :)   I tried a very quick sketch last night to try them out (couldn't post photos onto Forum last night - don't know why) - very impressed by the rich colours.

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Linda Wilson

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Just thought that I would mention that, I have a set of 32 Inktense pencils which includes a wide variety of greens and browns.  But it is worth mentioning that you need to prepare a chart of the colours, both wet and dry as the colours are not exactly what you would expect from the colours on the end of the pencil or the colour of the "lead".

Margaret Nisbet

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Thanks Linda :)  As far as I can see from paintings online, the Inktense can be used for beautiful paintings but the very strong colours are probably not as suitable as the Museum Aquarelle for the main use I will have, which is urban sketching.   Though I'm sure that, sooner or later, I will be tempted to try them!

Margaret Nisbet

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Thanks Linda :)  As far as I can see from paintings online, the Inktense can be used for beautiful paintings but the very strong colours are probably not as suitable as the Museum Aquarelle for the main use I will have, which is urban sketching.   Though I'm sure that, sooner or later, I will be tempted to try them!

John Humber

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I like the Faber Castell Magnus because they are much thicker and I tend to be quite vigorous in my sketching.

Margaret Nisbet

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Thanks John :)
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Stephen Slater

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I find Inktense pencils and blocks far superior to any watercolour pencils I have used  in the past.

Margaret Nisbet

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Thank you Stephen :)

Cali Luna

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Nice Post...
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