Professional-grade watercolour pencils from a historic manufacturer

Koh-I-Noor Mondeluz watercolour pencils represent a high-quality fusion of drawing and painting. These pencils are renowned for their exceptionally rich pigmentation and excellent solubility.

Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth – Austrian Roots, Czech Heart Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth is one of the world's oldest and most respected manufacturers of art supplies. While founded in Vienna, Austria in 1790, the company established its strong Czech identity in 1848 when the founder's sons, Karl and Ludwig, relocated production to the Bohemian city of Budweis (České Budějovice in the current Czech Republic).

The factory in České Budějovice has been in operation since 1848 and still ensures the largest volume of Koh-I-Noor Hardtmuth production. The entire company is managed from this South Bohemian metropolis, and with other factories in towns like Městec Králové and Broumov, most of the production is proudly Czech. By choosing a Koh-I-Noor product, you are choosing a piece of European art history and uncompromising quality.

Product Range:

We offer Mondeluz pencils to suit various needs:

• Basic Sets (Metal Tin): A stylish and durable metal tin protects the pencils during transport and storage. Available in various sizes (e.g., 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 pencils).
• Art Sets (Cardboard Box): These sets are perfect starter kits or gifts. In addition to the pencils, the package includes useful accessories such as a brush and sharpener, so you can start creating immediately.

Why choose watercolour pencils?

Watercolour pencils are an incredibly versatile tool that combines the precision of drawing with the vibrancy of watercolour painting.

1. Precision and Control: You can draw precise details, outlines, and textures that are difficult to achieve with a brush alone.
2. Ease of Use: They are a clean and effortless way to paint. You don't necessarily need a palette, just pencils, paper, a brush, and water.
3. Travel Companion: Watercolour pencils are an excellent choice for Urban Sketching and travel, as they take up little space and are ready to use instantly.

Usage Tips:

• Wet-on-Dry: Draw and colour as you would with regular coloured pencils. Then, take a damp brush and activate the colour. Watch as the pencil marks dissolve into a beautiful, smooth watercolour wash.
• Wet-on-Wet: Moisten the paper first and draw with the pencil on the wet surface. This creates soft, spreading, and intense lines.
• Palette Technique: You can scribble with the pencil on a separate piece of paper or a plastic palette and pick up the colour with a brush, just as you would use pan paints.
• Details: Use watercolour pencils to finish a traditional watercolour painting. You can sharpen shadows or add precise lines on top of a dried painting.