Derwent pencils have been made in Cumbria, UK, since 1832. In that time, a lot has changed in the world; the pencils, however, are still the same great quality British-made product that Derwent has been producing for over 180 years.

They combine traditional pencil-making skills with state of the art manufacturing techniques, producing pencils these days in their purpose-built factory which ensures production is as environmentally-friendly as possible. You can read more about Derwent in our two blogs: their eco-credentials 'Derwent - Doing It Right' and our visit to their factory 'Cult Pens Visits Derwent.'

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