Pastel Pencil are the highest quality dry pastels made by Swiss brand Caran d'Ache. They were made with clockwork precision and attention to every detail. To achieve such a high quality product, Caran d'Ache took care of the highest purity of used materials. Each created color is unique and one of a kind. It took over six months of testing to achieve a wide range of luminous colors, the right smoothness and high resistance. The stylus of the pastel pencils is a unique paste, which is prepared by hand and put into round matrices that give it the right shape. Then stylus is dried thoroughly in a special oven. The finished colored pencils are carefully glued between two pieces of strong cedar wood. The finished pencils are cut out and covered with four coats of clear varnish. The next step is to apply a color to the tip of the pencil that matches the color of the stylus. The final step is to sharpen the pencils gently and carefully into a sharp tip. Pastel Pencils are incredibly smooth to apply and they blended perfectly. They are known for their very high concentration of pigment in each of the 84 colors. They have unsurpassed luminosity and purity of color, excellent covering power and extremely high lightfastness (Standard Blue Wool Scale from 3 to 5 stars). They allow to achieve both delicate, almost transparent shading, as well as incredibly intense, covering effects. Dry pastels in pencil have a hexagonal, gently rounded shape and a very thick stylus with a diameter of 4.7 mm. It makes crayons up to 35% more efficient than other available on the market. The use of the best raw materials, pigments, adhesives and the highest quality cedar wood has contributed to the creation of the world's best dry pastels in crayon. Pastel Pencil dry pastels are produced to the highest standards, ASTM D4236 and manufactured with respect for the natural environment.
Pastel Pencil are the highest quality dry pastels made by Swiss brand Caran d'Ache. They were made with clockwork precision and attention to every detail. To achieve such a high quality product, Caran d'Ache took care of the highest purity of used materials. Each created color is unique and one of a kind. It took over six months of testing to achieve a wide range of luminous colors, the right smoothness and high resistance. The stylus of the pastel pencils is a unique paste, which is prepared by hand and put into round matrices that give it the right shape. Then stylus is dried thoroughly in a special oven. The finished colored pencils are carefully glued between two pieces of strong cedar wood. The finished pencils are cut out and covered with four coats of clear varnish. The next step is to apply a color to the tip of the pencil that matches the color of the stylus. The final step is to sharpen the pencils gently and carefully into a sharp tip. Pastel Pencils are incredibly smooth to apply and they blended perfectly. They are known for their very high concentration of pigment in each of the 84 colors. They have unsurpassed luminosity and purity of color, excellent covering power and extremely high lightfastness (Standard Blue Wool Scale from 3 to 5 stars). They allow to achieve both delicate, almost transparent shading, as well as incredibly intense, covering effects. Dry pastels in pencil have a hexagonal, gently rounded shape and a very thick stylus with a diameter of 4.7 mm. It makes crayons up to 35% more efficient than other available on the market. The use of the best raw materials, pigments, adhesives and the highest quality cedar wood has contributed to the creation of the world's best dry pastels in crayon. Pastel Pencil dry pastels are produced to the highest standards, ASTM D4236 and manufactured with respect for the natural environment.
Caran d'Ache : Pastel Pencil : Black
Pastel Pencil are the highest quality dry pastels made by Swiss brand Caran d'Ache. They were made with clockwork precision and attention to every detail. To achieve such a high quality product, Caran d'Ache took care of the highest purity of used materials. Each created color is unique and one of a kind. It took over six months of testing to achieve a wide range of luminous colors, the right smoothness and high resistance. The stylus of the pastel pencils is a unique paste, which is prepared by hand and put into round matrices that give it the right shape. Then stylus is dried thoroughly in a special oven. The finished colored pencils are carefully glued between two pieces of strong cedar wood. The finished pencils are cut out and covered with four coats of clear varnish. The next step is to apply a color to the tip of the pencil that matches the color of the stylus. The final step is to sharpen the pencils gently and carefully into a sharp tip. Pastel Pencils are incredibly smooth to apply and they blended perfectly. They are known for their very high concentration of pigment in each of the 84 colors. They have unsurpassed luminosity and purity of color, excellent covering power and extremely high lightfastness (Standard Blue Wool Scale from 3 to 5 stars). They allow to achieve both delicate, almost transparent shading, as well as incredibly intense, covering effects. Dry pastels in pencil have a hexagonal, gently rounded shape and a very thick stylus with a diameter of 4.7 mm. It makes crayons up to 35% more efficient than other available on the market. The use of the best raw materials, pigments, adhesives and the highest quality cedar wood has contributed to the creation of the world's best dry pastels in crayon. Pastel Pencil dry pastels are produced to the highest standards, ASTM D4236 and manufactured with respect for the natural environment.
Pastel Pencil are the highest quality dry pastels made by Swiss brand Caran d'Ache. They were made with clockwork precision and attention to every detail. To achieve such a high quality product, Caran d'Ache took care of the highest purity of used materials. Each created color is unique and one of a kind. It took over six months of testing to achieve a wide range of luminous colors, the right smoothness and high resistance. The stylus of the pastel pencils is a unique paste, which is prepared by hand and put into round matrices that give it the right shape. Then stylus is dried thoroughly in a special oven. The finished colored pencils are carefully glued between two pieces of strong cedar wood. The finished pencils are cut out and covered with four coats of clear varnish. The next step is to apply a color to the tip of the pencil that matches the color of the stylus. The final step is to sharpen the pencils gently and carefully into a sharp tip. Pastel Pencils are incredibly smooth to apply and they blended perfectly. They are known for their very high concentration of pigment in each of the 84 colors. They have unsurpassed luminosity and purity of color, excellent covering power and extremely high lightfastness (Standard Blue Wool Scale from 3 to 5 stars). They allow to achieve both delicate, almost transparent shading, as well as incredibly intense, covering effects. Dry pastels in pencil have a hexagonal, gently rounded shape and a very thick stylus with a diameter of 4.7 mm. It makes crayons up to 35% more efficient than other available on the market. The use of the best raw materials, pigments, adhesives and the highest quality cedar wood has contributed to the creation of the world's best dry pastels in crayon. Pastel Pencil dry pastels are produced to the highest standards, ASTM D4236 and manufactured with respect for the natural environment.
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The lowest price we last saw for Caran d'Ache : Pastel Pencil : Black was $6.70 at theartshop.com.au, compared across 10 retailers (last seen 12 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
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I am very familiar with several brands of professional grade colored and/or pastel pencils. Caran D'Aches are usually eliminated because the price is so much higher than the next level of pencil and the quality is comparable.However, when I received my Caran D'Ache pastel pencils, there was a very clear difference in the quality of this pencil compared to the other three brands considered to be top-tiered pastel pencils in the pastel art areana.The first thing I noticed is that they are a bit heavier than the other brands. The barrel is quality, however, I do wish they would make it a bit easier to read the numbers.Secondly, the colors are extremely vibrant; a quality that is very important in pastel painting.Lastly, the packaging is so well thought out and ... MoreI am very familiar with several brands of professional grade colored and/or pastel pencils. Caran D'Aches are usually eliminated because the price is so much higher than the next level of pencil and the quality is comparable.However, when I received my Caran D'Ache pastel pencils, there was a very clear difference in the quality of this pencil compared to the other three brands considered to be top-tiered pastel pencils in the pastel art areana.The first thing I noticed is that they are a bit heavier than the other brands. The barrel is quality, however, I do wish they would make it a bit easier to read the numbers.Secondly, the colors are extremely vibrant; a quality that is very important in pastel painting.Lastly, the packaging is so well thought out and keeps the pencils so secure that breakage is highly unlikely stored while stored in this box. Although I could not afford the 'full' set, I do plan on adding to my collection as money permits. I do wish that the price were a tad more economical as it is prohibitive to many in the art field.
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I want to love these up to 5 stars however, they are incredibly soft and crumble when trying to sharpen even with a very sharp xacto knife. The colors and the pigment lay down are amazing. I guess that's the trade off for amazing color - they are very beautiful but too soft to manage for me.
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I was so happy when Blick finally received their supply of Caran d'Ache pastel pencils as they had been out of stock for quite awhile. As soon as I placed my order they were sent and were in perfect condition. I am always impressed by the quality of the packaging and timely delivery. Blick is now my first go-to for art supplies.
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0.45 kg) |
Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencil 009 Black
Delivery $9.90
Caran D'ache Pastel Pencil - 009 Black
Delivery $25
Caran D'Ache : Pastel Pencil : Black
Next-day delivery $9.70
Caran d'Ache - Pastel Pencil - Black, White and Greys Black 009
Caran D’Ache Pastel Pencils 009 Black
Delivery between 18–21 May $12.50
I am very familiar with several brands of professional grade colored and/or pastel pencils. Caran D'Aches are usually eliminated because the price is so much higher than the next level of pencil and the quality is comparable.However, when I received my Caran D'Ache pastel pencils, there was a very clear difference in the quality of this pencil compared to the other three brands considered to be top-tiered pastel pencils in the pastel art areana.The first thing I noticed is that they are a bit heavier than the other brands. The barrel is quality, however, I do wish they would make it a bit easier to read the numbers.Secondly, the colors are extremely vibrant; a quality that is very important in pastel painting.Lastly, the packaging is so well thought out and ... MoreI am very familiar with several brands of professional grade colored and/or pastel pencils. Caran D'Aches are usually eliminated because the price is so much higher than the next level of pencil and the quality is comparable.However, when I received my Caran D'Ache pastel pencils, there was a very clear difference in the quality of this pencil compared to the other three brands considered to be top-tiered pastel pencils in the pastel art areana.The first thing I noticed is that they are a bit heavier than the other brands. The barrel is quality, however, I do wish they would make it a bit easier to read the numbers.Secondly, the colors are extremely vibrant; a quality that is very important in pastel painting.Lastly, the packaging is so well thought out and keeps the pencils so secure that breakage is highly unlikely stored while stored in this box. Although I could not afford the 'full' set, I do plan on adding to my collection as money permits. I do wish that the price were a tad more economical as it is prohibitive to many in the art field.
I want to love these up to 5 stars however, they are incredibly soft and crumble when trying to sharpen even with a very sharp xacto knife. The colors and the pigment lay down are amazing. I guess that's the trade off for amazing color - they are very beautiful but too soft to manage for me.
I was so happy when Blick finally received their supply of Caran d'Ache pastel pencils as they had been out of stock for quite awhile. As soon as I placed my order they were sent and were in perfect condition. I am always impressed by the quality of the packaging and timely delivery. Blick is now my first go-to for art supplies.
First of all, these are not cheap. But, in art supplies, to get the best, you often pay premium prices.I wrestled with whether or not to order these. Mainly due to the price, and the fact that I don't normally use this kind of medium as much as I do water soluble pencils or crayons. But I pulled the trigger, and I am glad I did.Derwent has a good pastel pencil that I enjoy. But these layer better, have a more useful palette of colors, and simply feel good going on the paper. The colors, be they darker or lighter, are vivid. Layering is a dream. I think they work best on a paper that doesn't have a heavy tooth, as that tooth can wear down the points. But the color goes on like it belongs there.Regarding the Derwent product, that is another pencil that is very ... MoreFirst of all, these are not cheap. But, in art supplies, to get the best, you often pay premium prices.I wrestled with whether or not to order these. Mainly due to the price, and the fact that I don't normally use this kind of medium as much as I do water soluble pencils or crayons. But I pulled the trigger, and I am glad I did.Derwent has a good pastel pencil that I enjoy. But these layer better, have a more useful palette of colors, and simply feel good going on the paper. The colors, be they darker or lighter, are vivid. Layering is a dream. I think they work best on a paper that doesn't have a heavy tooth, as that tooth can wear down the points. But the color goes on like it belongs there.Regarding the Derwent product, that is another pencil that is very very fun to use. But this one I think is now my favorite. It just is so fun to use, and the results are fantastic.I am a big fan of this company's products in general. This is as good as any of their others. If not better. Highly recommended.
I am relatively new to using pastels, but wanted to try pastel pencils, for the improved detail that pastel pencils were capable of providing. After watching numerous YouTube videos describing the Caran d'Ache brand as the best for pastel pencils, I didn't hesitate to order my own set.I ordered a 12 piece Caran d'Ache set and couldn't wait to give them a try. In the attached hummingbird painting, the hummingbird is exclusively created with Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils. The wisteria and background were created with Rembrandt Soft Pastels. (The original design was an acrylic painting by Cinnamon Cooney, The Art Sherpa, LLC))I love my Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils and I have already ordered the 40 Set, and a number of additional colors to round out my growing collection.
The pastel pencils are incredibly soft and blendable. The pigment is also wonderful. Having tried multiple different brands, these are the least gritty pencills and most like soft pastels. This does make them more delicate and difficult to sharpen to a finer point. On a few pencils the cedar casing has had internal defects that make sharpening a bit more challenging. But it is a worthwhile tradeoff for me. I hesitate to say these are 'overpriced' because they are such high quality and i wouldn't say they aren't worth it. But they are expensive compared to other quality brands.
These pastel pencils are loaded with pure pigment and soft enough to blend right on your paper of choice. The color range is great with just about any color you would want. I use them in combination with my soft pastels and they complement each other nicely. A little hard to sharpen but the trick is to use a sharpe utility knife to get the perfect point. Very happy with Blicks open selection and their sets.
I have various ranges of Soft Pastel Pencils from many of the top manufacturers. However much I like them all, none of them come anywhere near close to the Caran d'Ache. They are quite simply the ultimate option. The pigments are made from the purest and best sources and it's very easy to see upon using them. The vibrant opaque colours, that blend so easily and require much less application to cover your chosen area than other options available. Therefore you actually end up using less of the pencil, which means that the extra cost becomes comparable, yet you gain far better results. They hold their point extremely well considering how soft they are and sharpen extremely well to a good point and with the correct use and pressure, do not keep snapping like other ... MoreI have various ranges of Soft Pastel Pencils from many of the top manufacturers. However much I like them all, none of them come anywhere near close to the Caran d'Ache. They are quite simply the ultimate option. The pigments are made from the purest and best sources and it's very easy to see upon using them. The vibrant opaque colours, that blend so easily and require much less application to cover your chosen area than other options available. Therefore you actually end up using less of the pencil, which means that the extra cost becomes comparable, yet you gain far better results. They hold their point extremely well considering how soft they are and sharpen extremely well to a good point and with the correct use and pressure, do not keep snapping like other options available. You just can't get any better.
This seems to apply to all the Caran d'Ache pastel pencils. The colors are excellent. Size of cores are substantial, a bit bigger than most. Pastels are softer than most. This can make them difficult to sharpen without breaking, particularly if you favor a fine point.
I have written many reviews, I really enjoy the pastel pencils they are great. They could be a tinge more firm so that they travel better. Blick's has been nothing but the best with customer service. If you have a product problem take a photo, sometimes it is a factory issue such as side splitting of the lead instead of across or on the bias. If it was a stick pastel I break them anyways but Thank you for kindly replacing at your cost and that is why Blick's is the best art supply company that I have ever dealt with.
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.5 x 2.5 centimetres (0.45 kg) |
