The perfect pastel pencil for clean and brilliant application! The rich and intense pigments of CarbOthello Pastel Pencils from Stabilo provide excellent performance and strong color gradations. Pencils are light-resistant, non-toxic and unbreakable. The perfect media for travel and field use. All colors are blend-able and water-soluble and come in lithographed hinged lid tins.They can be dry-blended or smudged with either the fingertips or a blending stump to create a variety of artistic effects. Key Features: Sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 & 60 High pigment load pastel pencils Less mess than a pastel stick! 4.4mm lead diameter High lightfastness ratings Charcoal-like feel Can be used wet or dry Perfect For: Both wet and dry media art Mixing and blending Use on delicate paper Obtaining brilliant results Great results on dark backgrounds and specialist papers Can be blended and smudged, partially aquarellable