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Faber-Castel Faber-Castell Pitt Pastell Colouring Pencil Set of 60, 60 Count (Pack of 1), Assorted
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Brand | Faber-Castell |
Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |
Colour | Assorted |
Ink colour | Multicolor |
Age range (description) | Adult |
About this item
- Pencils contain a high level of pigment
- Wax and oil free
- Perfectly suited for fine details in pastels
- Easily smudged to create fine color transitions
- Metal tin set of 60
Product details
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 19 x 32.5 x 3.3 cm; 0.95 g
- Date First Available : April 4 2012
- Manufacturer : Notions - In Network
- Place of Business : GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49507 US
- ASIN : B000LY5AF0
- Item model number : FC112160
- 鶹 Rank: #59,696 in Home (See Top 100 in Home)
- #23 in Drawing Pastels
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Product description
Faber Castell-PITT Pastel Pencils In A Metal Tin. Pitt pastel pencils contain a high level of pigment but are wax and oil free and are perfectly suited for fine details in pastels. They can be easily smudged to create fine color transitions and perfectly the pastel crayons. Only minimal fixing is required ensuring that the pastel drawings retain their vividness of color. This package contains sixty pastel pencils in assorted colors within one 7-1/4x12-1/2x1 inch metal tin. Conforms to ASTM D4236. Imported.
Top Brand: Faber-Castell
From the manufacturer

About Faber-Castell
Faber-Castell was established in 1761 by the cabinet maker Kaspar Faber, it is one of the oldest industrial companies in the world. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturer of wood-cased pencils with a varied range of products for writing, drawing and creative design, as well as decorative cosmetics. Faber-Castell is renowned for its high quality, innovative products, commitment to tradition, and environmental awareness.
Lothar von Faber took over the family business in 1839. He is remembered, in particular, as a pioneer of the branded article who in creating his own brand name set a new standard. Today the eighth generation family member Count Anton-Wolfgang von Faber-Castell, who took over as head of the company in 1978, has been instrumental in new product development and the expansion of international activities. Count Faber-Castell takes delight in rediscovering products from the past and recreating them with timeless design and modern technology.

Pitt Pastel Pencils - Tin of 60
The Pitt pastel pencils contain a high level of pigment, but are wax and oil free, and are perfectly suited for fine details in pastels. Just like the Polychromos pastel crayons they can be easily smudged to create fine color transitions and perfectly complement the pastel crayons. Only minimal fixing is required, ensuring that the pastel drawings retain their vividness of color.

Pitt Pastel Pencils
Pitt Pastel Pencils are supreme quality and they have excellent light resistance and color brilliance, are grease and oil free, ideal for fine and elaborate details and can be sharpened with erasing knife or sharpening machine.

Colours Included
Includes the colours white, ivory, cream, light yellow glaze, light chrome yellow, dark chrome yellow, orange glaze, scarlet red, dark red, alizarzin crimson, pink carmine, rose carmine, red-violet, manganese violet, violet, dark indigo, helioblue-reddish, cobalt blue, light ultramarine, bluish turquoise, helio turquoise, cobalt turquoise, cobalt green, green, permanent green olive, pine green, juniper green, olive green yellowish, may green, earth green yellowish, chromium green opaque, earth green, caput mortuum, indian red, burnt carmine, medium flesh, light flesh, cinnamon, pompeian red, venetian red, sanguine, burnt ochre, terracotta, light yellow ochre, naples yellow, dark naples ochre, brown ochre, raw umber, bistre, van dyck brown, burnt umber, burnt siena, walnut brown, dark sepia, warm grey IV, warm grey I, cold grey I, cold grey IV, payne's grey and black
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Customers say
Customers like the quality, color, and blending of the pastel pencils. They mention they're top-notch, vibrant, and easy to blend. Customers also appreciate the perfect hardness for any pastel surface. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the sharpening.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pastel pencils. They mention they're vibrant and nice to work with.
"Good quality" Read more
"Nice pencil to work with. I have the set of 24, my starter set, and I reordered a larger set. I like them." Read more
"Very pleased with this set. They are good quality and so far I have been very happy with them." Read more
"Top notch pencils. Overpriced but quality for sure." Read more
Customers like the color of the pastel pencils. They mention they're vibrant, lovely on the outside, and integrate multiple colors with a little oil. Customers also say the pencils work well for combining with pencils or using alone.
"...These are still beautiful pencils and sealed in the box. It was only one pencil that I saw had the defect...." Read more
"I’ve only used them a little but they seem great and are very vibrant. Keep in mind you need the right surface...." Read more
"These are lovely on the outside and nice to hold but takes a lot of work to see the colour of the pastel...." Read more
"Love the colors and that it is not too soft" Read more
Customers like the blending capabilities of the writing instruments. They mention the colors are beautiful and easy to blend.
"...Pitt pastel pencils... the color selection is great and they blended nicely... they also sharpened well without crumbling..." Read more
"...They blend nicely. Faber-Castel is an excellent brand. Everything they make is top notch." Read more
"I love working with these pencils. Great for details and blending" Read more
Customers like the hardness of the product. They mention it's perfect for any pastel surface and not too soft.
"Love the colors and that it is not too soft" Read more
"Excellent pastel pencils. Perfect hardness for any pastel surface...." Read more
"Pitt Pastel Pencils are a high quality pastel pencil. I prefer the hardness ratio of this brand and they sharpen without breakage in my M+R crank..." Read more
"Excellent Soft Pastels..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sharpening of the product. Some mention it sharpens well and without breakage, while others say the leads are broken.
"I’ve been using them since I bought them, and they sharpen well. Great color!" Read more
"All of the leads are broken..." Read more
"...selection is great and they blended nicely... they also sharpened well without crumbling..." Read more
"...I prefer the hardness ratio of this brand and they sharpen without breakage in my M+R crank pencil sharpener...." Read more
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- Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2022Verified PurchaseEdit: Sept 2022: Although it took a while, I am grateful to finally get a replacement pencil by the manufacturer but was told 鶹 was not an authorized store dealer but they made an exception for me. I compared the prices and was shocked at how much I would have to pay if I didn't buy it here. Thus, I am changing my rating to 5 stars because I am afraid it would have cost me a chunk more. These are still beautiful pencils and sealed in the box. It was only one pencil that I saw had the defect. However, I have not tried all the pencils yet. I wouldn't be able to comment on any breakages yet.
One of the pitt pastel pencils shorter than the rest. I expected more from Faber-Castell for professional artist pencils but it seems like they don't care about quality assurance. The seller said each box was sealed and said there was no way they could look inside but they were willing to give a refund. I tried to contact Faber-Castell but no response. It doesn't seem worth returning and buying again as the price is higher than I paid. My local art store did not sell this size set. I feel disappointed but I am going to be extra careful about sharpening. I have not used these pencils yet, so I can't comment about that.
5.0 out of 5 starsEdit: Sept 2022: Although it took a while, I am grateful to finally get a replacement pencil by the manufacturer but was told 鶹 was not an authorized store dealer but they made an exception for me. I compared the prices and was shocked at how much I would have to pay if I didn't buy it here. Thus, I am changing my rating to 5 stars because I am afraid it would have cost me a chunk more. These are still beautiful pencils and sealed in the box. It was only one pencil that I saw had the defect. However, I have not tried all the pencils yet. I wouldn't be able to comment on any breakages yet.Poor quality assurance by manufacturer
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2022
One of the pitt pastel pencils shorter than the rest. I expected more from Faber-Castell for professional artist pencils but it seems like they don't care about quality assurance. The seller said each box was sealed and said there was no way they could look inside but they were willing to give a refund. I tried to contact Faber-Castell but no response. It doesn't seem worth returning and buying again as the price is higher than I paid. My local art store did not sell this size set. I feel disappointed but I am going to be extra careful about sharpening. I have not used these pencils yet, so I can't comment about that.
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- Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2024Verified PurchaseNice pencil to work with. I have the set of 24, my starter set, and I reordered a larger set. I like them.
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Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2024Verified PurchaseTrès bons crayons et à très bon prix.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2023Verified PurchaseMy first set of Pastel pencils and I couldn't be happier. Definitely a learning curve to using them. I'm new to colouring, and wanted to try out different mediums to figure out what I like/dislike. So far have been enjoying pastels, although can be messy. They may be overkill for my current usecase. I'm just using them on pages out of my colouring book, haven't tried creating my own pieces yet. I find the thought of drawing my own an extremely daunting prospect.
- Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024Verified PurchaseI’ve only used them a little but they seem great and are very vibrant. Keep in mind you need the right surface. I also know there’s been some issues with counterfeit art supplies on 鶹. These are definitely legit though.
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Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2024Verified PurchasePar contre j’aime mieux les crayons Caran d’Ache qui sont plus chers malheureusement
- Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2025Verified PurchaseSuper
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Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2024Verified PurchaseJ’adore les crayons Faber Castell. Plusieurs couleurs et très robustes. J’aurais aimé que le nom de la couleur soit écrit sur le crayon . Actuellement , il y a juste le numéro.
J’adore les crayons Faber Castell. Plusieurs couleurs et très robustes. J’aurais aimé que le nom de la couleur soit écrit sur le crayon . Actuellement , il y a juste le numéro.
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- ReviewerReviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT PENCILS FOR FINE ARTWORK, LAYERS NICELY, LEADS DON'T BREAK AS EASY AS OTHER BRANDS
Verified PurchaseI had been using Stabilo Carbothello pencils for years but decided I wanted to give Faber Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils a try.
When I see a reveiw on 鶹 for pencils and art supplies, the first thing I do is look at the artwork of the reviewer to see if they are amateurs, beginners, or truly advanced artists who know the material they are using. The artwork and quality of the strokes or use of the material tell me a lot. As a professional artist (40 years in film, animation, gallery artwork, and professional art instructor for a state university), I believe I can give a fair evaluation of these pencils, having explored their capabilities and limitations.
Pros and Cons on the Faber Castell Pitt Pastel 60 pencil set I purchased:
It has a nice range of colors overall well balanced, with some decent nutrals for subduing.
Color indicators on the ends of the pencil match the lead color nearly perfectly.
Pleased that they have a good range of portrait colors
Good range of vibrant bright colors for landscapes, still life, and florals, etc.
Leads do break easily when sharpening and can stand up to some decent drawing pressure
Not waxy
Not "chalky"
Generous pigmentation
The pencils apply well on smooth or even rough "Pastel" sandy paper.
Can be used over dry watercolor painting for accents and detailing.
Soft leads, and can also be lifted with a kneaded eraser.
In spite of the soft lead, they hold up excellently under hand razor sharpening.
Good details with fine tips are possible.
Blends easily with each other and with Stabilo Carbothello pastels.
Can build up about 4-5 layers before it can't layer anymore (just no more paper tooth to grab it)
Will bleed if smearing with water (even though they are not advertised as aqua/watercolor pencils
The storage case is metal and well made. It is stacked in two layers with pinch positions to lift the top tray out easily.
Cons:
Color codes do not have the actual color stamped on the label (ie., "black", "sky blue", etc.
You have to go to the website and download their chart and block in the colors for yourself to get it down.
It would be easier to locate colors if the pencil was colored on the outside with the color on the inside. It would be less time looking for the needed color.
Wish for:
More colors in this Pitt-type pastel pencils. Larger sets!
Side note: Faber Castell does make an 120 oil based pencil set (Polychromos) but they are oil based and do not blend, hence perhaps the need for more pencils in that set. That being said, I would still enjoy an expanded version of these Pitt-Pastel Pencils, beyond the 60 in the set.
Comparison to Stabilo Carbothello "Chalk Pastel Pencils": I cringe at the word "chalk" in the Stabilo brand but I will make the comparison of Stabilo and Faber Castell here. The "chalk" in the Stabilo brand (not Faber Castell) is not chalky unless you consider the soft crumbly aspect of the pencil to equate with the word chalky. There is a small measure of chalk-like consistency but not as far as the color being pale or diluted. Since both pencil brands advertise as Pastels, I will make the comparison of the two here.
The FC pastels are more durable. They are not as crumbly as the Stabilo pencils and do not break as easily as the Stabilo pastels. Faber Castel Pitt pastels also hold up under pressure and do not need as much sharpening to keep their shape. More pigment in FC perhaps? They also appear to have the same quality of pigment in them, perhaps a little bit more than Stabilo chalk pastels. That being said, I will still use BOTH brands because of the diversity of colors I get in one that the other may not have. BOTH blend well with each other.
Faber Castell comes out slightly ahead in the comparison. They sharpen well without crumbling, they hold up under drawing pressure, and they have a rich pigment, more bang for the buck you might say.
I also like the fact that these can be applied to dry watercolor paintings in order to enhance the details and ambiance of the paintings. They CAN be wet and reapplied on wet if needed. So in this regard, they have a good variety of applications in my opinion.
Wish list: Please Faber Castell, come out with a larger set of these Pitt-pastel pencils and I'll be the first to buy them!
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NarotoReviewed in Egypt on October 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars الالوان اصلية و التغليف ممتاز
Verified Purchaseدمج الالوان و استخدامها ممتاز جدا
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ja49Reviewed in France on March 12, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars magnifiques !
Verified PurchaseVoici quelques mois qu'on m'a offert ce magnifique coffret de crayon pastel, j'ai attendu de les utiliser un peu pour commenter. Alors voilà la petite histoire : j'hésitais entre les CarbOthello et les Faber-Castel pour faire les détails dans mes dessins aux pastels (bâtons Rembrandt ou Blockx) plutôt portrait animalier et humain. Cela a duré quelques mois et le choix c'est porté sur les CarbOthello suite à une offre intéressante. Mon mari ayant suivi de loin mes hésitations m'a offert le coffret Faber-Castel en catimini ... suite à une promotion. Résultat : c'est grand luxe j'ai les 2 coffrets !!! Ils sont magnifiques. Alors je peux donc comparer les deux :
- Coté couleurs, les 2 marques offrent une belle palette : un point positif pour les FC pour les couleurs rouges / rose (point faible des CO), par contre les CO proposent une palette de bleu et de gris plus riche ... les 2 sont bien fournis en vert et brun. Après, je chipote, car les 2 sont vraiment magnifiques.
- coté consistance : il me semble que les FC sont moins sec que les CO
- coté prise en main : la longueur des crayons est identique par contre les FC sont un tout petit peu plus larges que les CO. De plus les CO sont "laqués" donc plus lisses que les FC qui garde l'aspect bois vernis. Personnellement je préfère tenir les FC.
- coté repérage des couleurs : les CO sont plus faciles à distinguer car ils sont entièrement peint de leur couleur. Les FC n'ont que l'extrémité du crayon qui est de la couleur du pastel. Par contre, la référence de la couleur est inscrite au bout du crayon alors que sur les CO elle est plus centrale, ce qui peut être gênant lorsqu'on arrive à la fin du crayon, surtout que les CO sont tous gris au bout.
- les boite métalliques sont de qualité similaire et de dimensions égales
- les plateaux plastiques intérieurs : plus rigide pour les FC où les crayons pastel sont rangés par groupe de 10, plus souples pour les CO (faire attention lorsqu'on soulève le dessus) et les crayons sont séparés par un espace sur l'étage du haut mais collés les un aux autres sur l'étage du bas. Dans les 2 cas, ils sont facilement saisissable
Je dessine donc avec les 2 marques selon mes envies : dessin colorés ou portrait type sanguine. Les 2 se mélangent très bien et se complètent.
Quel que soit votre choix, ce sont de bons crayons, la qualité est là. A mon avis, il faut choisir en fonction des couleurs dont vous avez besoin.
Si vous êtes tentés par le pastel, vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés, vous ne serez pas déçu !