FABER-CASTELL Albrecht Durer Magnus (5.3mm) Artists‘ Watercolour Pencils - Tin 12

Bold watercolour pencils for expressive artists

If you've ever wished your watercolour pencils covered more paper with fewer strokes, the Albrecht Durer Magnus is exactly what you're looking for. Featuring an extra thick 5.3mm core, these premium artist grade pencils deliver rich colour, exceptional lightfastness and the beautiful water soluble performance that has made the Albrecht Durer range a favourite of our creative customers.

What sets it apart

• Extra thick 5.3mm colour core for broad coverage 
• Fully water soluble pigments transform into vibrant watercolour
• Excellent lightfastness
• Premium cedar wood barrel sharpens cleanly
• Ideal for sketching, illustration, landscapes and mixed media

Feel in the hand

The larger core encourages confident, expressive marks while still allowing enough precision for detail. Add water and your pencil work melts into rich washes, giving you the flexibility to move between drawing and painting without changing tools.

Who's it for?

• Watercolour artists wanting the convenience of pencils
• Urban sketchers working on location
• Landscape artists covering larger areas
• Mixed media artists combining dry and wet techniques
• Anyone who enjoys expressive, painterly drawing

Not for?

If your work is primarily highly detailed botanical illustration or miniature drawing, you may prefer the standard Albrecht Durer Watercolour Pencils.

Practical tips

• Apply colour dry, then activate with a damp brush for smooth watercolour effects. This also prevents water impacting the cedar wood.

FAQs

Are these artist-grade pencils?
Yes. They are part of Faber-Castell's professional artist collection, also known as the "green label".

Can they be used without water?
Yes. They perform beautifully as high quality coloured pencils, and become vibrant, even more intense watercolour when water is added. 

Are they comfortable to use?
Yes, the larger barrel reduces hand fatigue, as it requires less grip pressure to hold.

What's the difference between Albrecht Dürer and Albrecht Dürer Magnus?
Magnus pencils feature a larger 5.3mm core, making them ideal for broader coverage, whereas the standard pencils are 3.8mm. The formula for both is the same.

Do these replace the standard pencils?
No. The Magnus range give you the same quality as the standard pencils, but in a larger format in the colours artists use most often.

What's included

• 12 × Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Magnus Watercolour Pencils
• Durable metal storage tin

Colours include: 

• White (101)
• Cadmium Yellow (107)
• Dark Cadmium Orange (115)
• Deep Scarlet Red (219)
• Magenta (133)
• Light Ultramarine (140)
• Phthalo Blue (110)
• Emerald Green (163)
• Light Green (171)
• Burnt Ochre (187)
• Walnut Brown (177)
• Black (199)

Complete the set

• A water brush or quality round watercolour brush.
• A sketchbook with 100% cotton watercolour paper.
• A quality sharpener suitable for large core artist pencils. Faber-Castell make the Grip Trio.

Specifications

• Brand: Faber-Castell
• Product: Albrecht Dürer Magnus Watercolour Pencils
• Set size: 12 colours
• Core diameter: 5.3mm
• Water-soluble: Yes
• Lightfast: Excellent
• Storage: Metal tin
• Made in Germany

Albrecht Durer Magnus pencils combine the immediacy of drawing with the beauty of watercolour in one remarkably versatile tool.