Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils (60)

Key features

From the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

• The Pitt Pastel Pencils contain a high level of pigment with excellent lightfastness. They are wax and oil-free, and are perfectly suited for fine and elaborate details, ideal for figure drawing and fine filigree work. Just like...
• Faber-Castell is renowned for its high quality, innovative products, commitment to tradition, and environmental awareness.
• Established in 1761 by the cabinet maker Kaspar Faber, Faber-Castell is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world.
• The "Fine Writing" line, with its purist and functional language of form, has become an elementary building block in the Faber-Castell range.

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

Can I use Pitt pastel pencils with soft pastels?

Yes. They are commonly used for details over soft pastel layers.

How do I sharpen pastel pencils?

With a sharp craft knife and a sanding pad, or a manual sharpener made for soft cores.

Are they lightfast?

Faber-Castell states the pigments have excellent lightfastness.