Caran d'Ache Pastel Pencils offer a cleaner alternative to traditional dry pastels, with over 80 available shades. Each pencil features a cedar wood casing protecting a strong 4.7mm lead made from ultra-fine, water-soluble pigment that boasts exceptional lightfastness. The casing is crafted from FSC-certified wood and displays the Caran d'Ache branding and the pencil's unique color code. The barrel cap is matte and matches the lead color. For best results, sharpen with a blade instead of a standard sharpener, and use a fixative to stabilize the color laydown. These pencils were developed in collaboration with master pastel artists and are proudly made in Switzerland.