Pencil Extender Set, Silver and Black, for Pencils up to 8mm, (2300124)

This pencil extender set by Derwent is truly an excellent choice of tools for the pencil artist. The extenders come in two packs, with two different extenders, each designed for different width pencils. The black extender is designed for standard width pencils up to a width of 7 mm. While the silver tone extender is designed for the wider pencils, up to a width of 8 mm. Derwent is one of the finest names in artists color, aquarelle, pastel and their unique "Inktense" pencil lines. Their pencils are of the highest quality and their range of color selections in all their lines is very broad. So, when I purchased these extenders, I expected that the quality of the devices would be very high, considering that their very fine pencils are of the highest quality, their extenders should be of a like quality. I was NOT disappointed. Both extenders use plastic upper shafts for lightweight and cost conservation. Both use metal end pieces on their plastic shaft to hold the pencil stub securely. The 8 mm extender has a lower screw-on lock ring that is all metal, probably aluminum as it is a very lightweight metal. But in addition, the screw on lock ring for the 8 mm pencil extender is also made of metal, and therefore gives a high level of secure lock down to the pencil, especially advantageous with wide width or triangular professional grade pencils. The 7 mm extender also uses a plastic shaft. However, at the end of the shaft is a metal setting which is where the pencil stub is inserted. While the lock ring is a plastic component, it is well designed and should give many years of use without breaking. Both extenders have excellent balance. And both extenders live up to the quality of the Kohinoor line, one of the finest in the business. I therefore give this device a full 5 star rating and highly recommend it to all serious pencil artists who are using pencils which often run as high as $3 up to $6 per pencil. At those prices, the extender pays for itself in a very short amount of time. The designs are both well balanced and comfortable. I highly recommend this set of extenders to all serious pencil artists. Do not hesitate to try this set of pencil extenders. You will not be unhappy with the results.

Some reviews mention that the threads grind when twisted and they do right out of the package. They need just a touch of fine lubrication. What I did was rub the threads in my corner of my nose. That is not a typo. Nose, like face nose. My nose, and probably yours too, has just enough oil there to lubricate those threads. Nose then tighten and release a couple times and they're smooth as silk. Easy fix. I got these to hold the short ends of woodless drawing pencils. Too expensive to throw away a big piece when they get short. The 7mm (black) one holds them perfectly. Will pay for itself in time. I don't have any pencils that fit the bigger of the two. My pencils, a few are too big, most are too small. Your milage may vary. Derwent apparently makes pencils that size that I don't use. Overall I'm pleased with the purchase. Would buy again.

Just as expected, well done.

They work for regular size pencils but since I own the Derwent lines I find they do work for the Drawing 24 which is what I wanted the larger adapter for. You need to gently bend the inner handle/holder opening to accommodate where the handles were screwed down too tight from the factory. Works well with my CaranD’Ache Pablo’s, Prismacolor Premiers etc

After a few purchases of different brands of pencil extenders, that all failed miserably at doing what they where supposed to do, I hit pay dirt! The price for quality, not to mention performance, is spot on! My medium is colored pencils, so it was a must that these fit various brands and their sizes, which I am pleased to report they do exactly that. Here is a sum up of what I found with the brands I personally use and have tried out just to see which extender works with what pencil brand. 1. The Silver- Derwent Coloursoft, Inktinse, Pastels, and round sketchers. Faber-Castell Polychromos. 2. The Black- Derwent Studio, Watercolor, Metallic's, and Drawing pencils. Prismacolor Premier, Verithin, LightFast, Turquoise, and Jet Black Smooth drawing pencil. To round it all up, whether you are a pro, or just starting out, you can't go wrong with Derwents extenders. The grip is smooth yet not slippery. Works well with various brands, and price point is perfect. I purchased these at full price and received no discount for my very honest opinion. Just an artist passing on some valuable info to others.

Description specifically says the silver one will work with the Derwin Lightfast pencils. It does not. I could not get the pencil to fit even without the silver coupling on top.

Great product. Fits nicely in my hand and makes drawing so much easier and free than using tiny pencils. Seems to hold the pencil securely. Probably will buy another set.

Didn’t like the construction. The (hexagonal) pencil wasn't able to stay when fully tightened. Somehow, it didn’t work for any of the pencils I have. I was hoping for a quality product owing to the name