Caran d'Ache Pablo Colored Pencil Set Of 120

Caran d’Ache produces an exemplary line of professional artists products that include a variety of color pencils, one of which is their Pablo line. These pencils are lovely & come in sets of 12, 18, 30, 40, 80, & 120 providing a wide array of beautiful colors.Caran d’Ache Pablo pencils are predominantly oil based & sharpen to a fine point that’s effective for fine detail work while also offering a smooth, consistent application.I find these pencils work best on surfaces with a little tooth to enhance their ability for blending & layering resulting in rich color payoff & seamless transitions.Many people seem to ask for comparisons between Pablo pencils & Prismacolor pencils but they are quite different in many regards. The most common questions seem to be weather Caran d’Ache Pablo color pencils are as buttery soft & creamy as Prismacolor Premier & the answer is no. I believe Prismacolor pencil cores are wax based & are indeed very soft resulting in rich color payoff without the need for multiple layers for blending & color saturation. Pablos are oil based & have a harder core more like Polychromes which is an asset for fine detail work. I’ve learned to apply multiple light layers over each other for blending & building color saturation & the result is beautiful & smooth. I think this gives more depth to my work & I like the effects. I don’t mind the time or effort it takes to develop this effect however I’m not sure I’d be inclined to put in the time & effort for coloring or casual works. That being said, these are certainly some of my favorite color pencils, I just wish they were a bit more budget friendly.It’s important to mention that Caran d’Ache Pablo color pencils are a permanent medium which are not conducive to erasing. This does make them highly lightfast, a necessary element to consider when classifying “professional” artists mediums & supplies.The individual lightfast ratings are printed on the pencils in the form of one* to three ***, three being the most lightfast, something you’d want & expect in a commissioned piece. According to Caran d’Ache their one* rating is resistant to fading from 8 to 25 years, & 3*** resistant up to 100 years & this lightfastness is a factor in their pricing.If you are on a budget but want to try these color pencils out, you might spring for a set of 12 or 18 which will actually give you a great selection of colors due to their blending & layering qualities.These pencils are lovely but come at a hefty price so I wouldn’t recommend these for “coloring”, scholastic use, or for children unless you plan on framing & displaying something for many years to come. I save mine for commissioned or sellable work & employ more practical & affordable options for everyday color sketching & layouts.These color pencils are beautiful, perform nicely, & are a joy to work with. I’ve worked with them for many years now & highly recommend Caran d’Ache Pablo color pencils for professional artists & anyone with a little money to burn!

Read some reviews by customers who received damaged or used sets. As you can see in the picture, mine was in perfect condition. It was shipped in shrink wrap, a snug box just big enough to surround the tin, and another larger amazon box with brown paper as packing material. I examined each pencil to make sure they hadn't been used and it didn't look like they had. So far I've only tried a couple on the included color chart and they feel nice and smooth. That's another benefit. The inside of the sleeve includes a color chart you can fill in. I have a set of the Luminance line and enjoy them very much. Bought the Pablo's out of curiosity based on reviews I'd read. May write another review once I pit them to use.

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I LOVE Caran d'ache Pablo color pencils!! I received these as a birthday gift and are wonderful. Very saturated, hold a tip for long time, and work really well with my other brand pencils. They take a little bit of a learning curve but once you get it super easy! Haven't had any break and I've had them for 2 years now! I use them daily. Yes, they're expensive but so worth it. Highly recommend!!

If you've followed me, you know I have reviewed quite a few colored pencil sets, in all price ranges. For this review, I will compare the Caran d'Ache Pablo (oil-based) to other oil-based pencils I own. These include Marco-Raffine, Koh-i-Noor Polycolor, Lyra Remberant and Faber-Castell Polychromos.Before I laid out the big bucks, I purchased a few Pablo pencils open-stock, to see if I liked them. Yes! So I waited until my birthday (and all those Amazon gift cards I request, LOL) and then splurged. I am very glad that I did purchase this set of 40.Consistency When Coloring: I'd call these on the hard side of medium. They are oil-based, which means that they are harder than wax-based pencils, but these aren't as hard as the Polychomos. Still, they hold a very sharp point well, while being a touch creamier.Color Saturation: Very nice, these have plenty of color saturation which is important to me. Yet, since these are oil-based, they have a certain amount of translucence that makes color shading/blending a joy.Miscellaneous: These aren't round, but rather have angled sides -- which means they don't tend to roll all over the place. They are comfortable to hold, and can use a standard colored pencil sharpener. The only down side is the price.Of all the oil-based colored pencils I own, the only brand that is of the same quality is the Faber-Castell Polychromos. I'd call these neck-and-neck, with the Pablo winning by a nose. However, if I factor in cost per pencil, Polychromos wins (less expensive).Do you need these if you already own Polychomos and are happy with them? Probably not. But I have to say that I like both brands, and I will use them interchangeably. But even if you like your Polychromos, if you'd like to try the Caran d'Ache brand, these are a great choice.