Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (24 Pastels Pencils), multicoloured, (Pack of 1), 112124

Faber-Castell, 24 Pitt Pastel Pencil set - arrived on time. I bought this smaller set to try these pastel pencils out. I'm not an expert and have barely used pastel pencils. These are nice pencils to use with very good pigmentation, but I'm finding them a bit drier than I like, which makes them a bit chalky/dusty. I have built up several layers of colour tones and am finding that a lot of the colour is easily blown away or brushed away when blending. I'm not using a pastel specific paper pad, so that could have something to do with it; though the pad I’m using is for multi-media, including pastels. Despite the pastels being drier than I had hoped, they aren’t so hard as to make holes in the paper. If I was using proper pastel paper, with more grip/texture, I think these pastels would be perfect. Building layers of colour with these pencils is very easy because of the high colour pigmentation and they blend beautifully. I also like that you can wet the colours and literally paint with them. In some areas, I've applied the colours to the paper first, then ‘painted’ over them with water. Another reviewer suggested that there are enough colours in this set to build up skin tones. I have to disagree. I have been using every colour in this set of 24 colours, but there is only one bright red and the purple is a bit too light for the picture I'm practicing on. There are two browns in the set - a dark and medium, an ochre and a pale pink. I don’t find there are enough earth/skin tones and would prefer a a few more mid-tone colours. - Consequently, I have ordered another set of 60 pastel pencils (different brand) as I can’t achieve the variety of colour and depth of shading I'm aiming for, which is why I'm posting a half finished piece. I've also resorted to using some soft pastel sticks for the background and clothes from another set and brand. I still think this set is worth buying and trying. These Faber-Castell Pitt pastel pencils are good student and professional artist quality. Edit: Second image using mixed brand combined pastel pencils

As a beginner in pastel pencil drawing, I am very impressed with these. I struggled with charcoal and thought I might have the same problems with pastel pencils but was pleasantly surprised - they are not at all messy to use, and you can achieve fine detail with them. Faber Castell is an old established firm with an excellent reputation for quality and they certainly don't disappoint in this case. I bought the set of 24 which seems to be a good range of colours. They definitely need to be sharpened with a sharp knife and sandpaper to achieve a sharp point, which takes a bit of time, but a normal sharpener will break them so it's worth the effort. They will probably wear down fairly quickly but as far as I know they are available in open stock so can be replaced as necessary. Opinions vary over the use of fixative but I have found that Winsor and Newton's Professional Fixative works very well. I have not noticed any appreciable darkening or altering of the colours with this, after applying two coats. I have got very good results with these pastel pencils on Canson Mi-Teintes grey tones pastel paper. Very satisfied with this purchase and would highly recommend.

These are good quality pastel pencils

Great colours and texture, the only flaw being for the price an actual named colour chart wasn't included. I have a colour deficiency which means I struggle to tell apart some (but not all) colours on the red/blue/green spectrum and pretty much rely on what some colours are by having them named. You shouldn't have to look them up online or just take a punt, especially given as pics associated with this products page on here actually has the colours named on each pencil which is exactly why I purchased them. On reciept you just get the colour code and a pointless bar-code. Disappointing in that case regarding usability but the quality of the product itself is very good.

This product was recommended by the tutor on an online art course I subscribe to. Good range of colours and a lovely smooth quality which has helped me produce artwork I am very pleased with. They blend well. I think they are good value for the results you can achieve .

Ótima qualidade do produto, tem as cores essenciais para trabalhos variados.

Faber pitt pastel Iyi ambalaj ve Hizli gonderim tesekkurler. Pan pastel ve pastelmat urunlerinide gormek isteriz. Yumusak kalem ve dayanikli

Able to create pointed tips with Faber castell pastel pencil.

Belle qualité

Wonderfully surprised by the quality. Create quite some dust when blended, but highly pigmented and blendable.