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Faber-Castell Pitt® Pastel Pencils - Tin of 60
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Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60)

A metal tin of 60 wax and oil free pastel pencils with a high level of pigment. They suit fine detail and smudge easily into fine color transitions.

Best for: Pastel artists adding fine detail and smooth color transitions

Pencils
60
Type
Pastel pencil
Binder
Wax- and oil-free
Case
Tin

Buy it if

  • You want pastel pencils made for fine details in pastel work
  • You want pastel pencils that smudge easily into color transitions
  • You want 60 colors in a metal tin

Skip it if

  • You want more colors. The KALOUR Pastel Pencils set has 72
  • You want to cover large areas. The Artecho Soft Pastels list large area coloring

What the Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60) is

The Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils set is 60 pastel pencils in a metal tin. Faber-Castell says the pencils contain a high level of pigment and are wax and oil free.

The listing calls them perfectly suited for fine details in pastels, and says the color smudges easily to create fine color transitions.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • High pigment content

    Faber-Castell says the pencils contain a high level of pigment.

  • Wax- and oil-free leads

    Faber-Castell lists the leads as wax and oil free.

  • Made for fine detail

    The listing calls the pencils perfectly suited for fine details in pastels.

  • Smudges into smooth transitions

    The listing says the color is easily smudged to create fine color transitions.

  • 60 colors in a metal tin

    The set comes as 60 assorted pencils in a metal tin.

Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60) specifications

Type
Pastel pencils
Count
60
Colors
Assorted
Binder
Wax- and oil-free
Pigment
High pigment content
Case
Metal tin
Best for
Fine detail and smooth color transitions
Model
112160
Warranty
90 days

Who the Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60) suits

  • Pastel detail work. The listing calls the pencils perfectly suited for fine details in pastels.
  • Blending color. The listing says the color smudges easily into fine transitions.
  • Anyone who wants 60 colors in a tin. The set is 60 assorted pencils in a metal tin.

Look elsewhere if: you want a larger pastel pencil set. The Kalour Pastel Pencils come in 72 colors, also wax and oil free in a metal tin.

Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60) vs similar picks

  • Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60)

    Count
    60
    Type
    Pastel pencil
    Binder
    Wax- and oil-free
    Case
    Metal tin

    Choose it for: High pigment, wax and oil free

  • Kalour Pastel Pencils (72)

    Count
    72
    Type
    Pastel pencil
    Binder
    Wax and oil free
    Case
    Metal tin

    Choose it for: More colors in one tin

  • Artecho Soft Pastels (50 Pieces)

    Count
    50
    Type
    Soft pastel
    Binder
    Not listed
    Case
    Box with a slot per pastel

    Choose it for: Large area coloring

Before you buy

  • Pastel leads are soft. Sharpen with a sharp craft knife and a sanding pad, or a manual sharpener made for soft cores.
  • Pastel paper or sanded paper with some tooth holds more layers than smooth paper.
  • Pastel smudges, so protect finished work with fixative or frame it behind glass.

Frequently asked questions about the Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60)

Are Faber-Castell Pitt pastel pencils good?
Faber-Castell lists a high level of pigment and wax and oil free leads, and calls them perfectly suited for fine details in pastels, with color that smudges easily into fine transitions.
Can I use Pitt pastel pencils with soft pastels?
The listing does not mention soft pastels. It says only that the pencils are wax and oil free and made for fine details in pastels.
How do I sharpen pastel pencils?
With a sharp craft knife and a sanding pad, or a manual sharpener made for soft cores.
What comes in the Pitt pastel set of 60?
60 pastel pencils in assorted colors, stored in a metal tin.
Are Pitt pastel pencils oil based like colored pencils?
No. Faber-Castell lists the Pitt pastel leads as wax- and oil-free.

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