Graphitint Paint Pan Set- Unbox and Swatch (Patreon)

Derwent Graphitint Paint Pan Set Unbox and Swatch

Graphitint Paint Pan Set I was kinda lukewarm on the Inktense Paint Pan Set- the colors feel kinda dull and flat as they're India Ink Based. This put me off purchasing the follow up set of 12, but when BomberBee mentioned that Derwent released a Graphitint set, my ears perked right up. I really love muted colors and have reviewed several watercolor sets that aim to fulfill just that. Recently, I was fortunate enough to get a sample from my friend Kabocha of the Van Gogh Dusk Colors, and I really liked what they had to offer. This set intrigued me not just because of the muted, possibly granulating colors, but the notion that I might be able to erase these added a fun element. Graphitint were available as pencils first, and in a follow up video, I'll compare the two products head to head. Packaging: The Graphitint Paint Pan Set and the Derwent Inktense Paint Pan Set are packaged very similarly- simple cardboard box, plastic case, removable half pans. With a bit of struggle, the half pans pop out, so you can make your preferred palette. Colors in this set: Autumn Brown Russet Meadow Green Grey Slate Green Ocean Blue Steel Blue Dark Indigo Aubergine Juniper Port Graphite Grey The paint itself actually feels a bit like graphite- cooler to the touch and a bit more metallic than your average half pan. And these suckers are REALLY prone to popping out of their half pans. Comes with a cleaning sponge (I never use these) waterbrush, and built in palette Graphitint Paint Pan Set on Blick: $17.50 https://www.dickblick.com/products/derwent-graphitint-paint-pan-set/ Graphitint Pencils, set of 12, $21.50 on Blick: https://www.dickblick.com/items/22039-0129/ Graphitint Pencils, set of 12, $24.50 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aNQRo4 Swatching These activate quickly and have good color intensity. The color selection is nice as well. there are some really pretty colors in this palette, and there's a bit of granluation from the additional graphite, which really adds a lot to these colors. However, like graphite, they are a bit opaque, and combine that with the fact that Inktense tends to run a bit opaque as well. The Lift Test All colors prone to lifting The Erase Test Disappointingly, these don't really erase. I was really excited about that potential aspect, so it would've been a cool use. Pros: I'm a sucker for muted colors Nice granulation- this was really missing from the Inktense pans Compact travel paletete Cons: Prone to lifting Dont erase A bit opaque These are probably great for griselle and monochrome painting Music: Dream Culture Meditation Impromptu 01 On the Passing of Time Silver Blue Light