STABILO - CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ - Tin of 60 - Assorted colors with Sharpener, Kneaded Eraser and Blending Stump

These are my first (and go-to) pastel pencils. I find them easily blendable, not too soft, and the variety of colors suitable for all of my pet & wildlife portraits. I'm a beginner, but I'm still learning, and I will highly recommend getting a Prismacolor handheld (2-slot) pencil sharpener, and possibly a sharpening block..because I learned that if you try these with an electric sharpener, they will eat half the pencil and turn it to dust, as well as me up the sharpener. Filing it with a craft knife didn't work for me either. You don't need a really really sharp point anyway, because with too much pressure they'll break every time. No matter what I do, I so still have maybe two colors out of the entire set that break frequently, but that is most likely due to the pigment used.In any case, drawing with these pencils still gives me nice, fine details I want.They work best on Pastelmat and velour paper, but I've also used them on Bristol and Fabriano Titziano paper which worked out fine. Any paper smoother than those will smear and not blend as well.Highly recommend these pastel pencils!

I did not know that chalk pencils existed until I read a review that mentioned them. I started searching and came up with this brand. I am so pleased that I found these on my first chalk pencil hunt. STABILLO CarbOthello Chalk Pastel Pencils s are super fun to work with. I am usually really pleased with the finished image, and I especially love using them for grayscale coloring. I initially purchased a 24 piece set, and I was so enthralled with that set that I wanted a larger selection of colors.They come in an easy to open hinged tin box. The pencils are cradled in two layers with thumb holds, in the top tray, for easy stacking/unstacking. They are numbered, but do not have color names.In this set you will find varying shades of the following: there is enough color variety to enable the colorist to do portraits, landscapes, animals, and most any kind of line drawings.1 white1 beige/sand (Good for skin tones)10 browns (very light to very dark)8 greens (bluish, lime to tree leaves, grass)8 blues (baby, sky, dark, greenish etc.)4 yellows (very pale to bright)3 purplish, pinkish lavender (Sorry, but these three colors are a bit hard to define.)3 oranges3 grays2 golds1 black1 red2 reddish, pinkish, orangy1 blush1 paper blending stump1 kneaded rubber eraser1 pencil sharpenerMy descriptive color names may not be precise, but hopefully one can get a good idea of the colors included in the set. You can also see the colors in the pictures below.PROS:Easy to useGive nice potent colorsDry blend easilySharpen easilyGood coloring mileage...nice pastel huesCan be smudged with finger or paper tissue to get even coloringErasableSmooth lay downCONS:Messy to useCreate dustNot really good for precise/fine detailsColors may not be as vivid as wax or oil based pencilsEven after the colors are pretty well set, it is important to put a blank sheet of paper, tissue or whatever, under your coloring hand while finishing your picture. Otherwise, you may have slight color imprints on your skin. I always color a small section of my picture, blend the color(s) and remove the chalk dust before coloring another section. I have never had smudges on my finished colored image. My finished pictures have retained their color well; however, there is a preservative that can be applied for durability.My set arrived rather jumbled and with a few broken tips. The tin box was in a thin plastic envelope that allowed them to be tossed, thrown and mishandled throughout the delivery route. The tin box gives fairly good protection; however…….

Beautiful and high quality set of pastel pencils. These pencils are cream of the crop in my opinion. They're easy to use, durable, and ultra-smooth when drawing with them. They are standard sized and function like a regular pencil. One of the things that makes this brand of pencil even more appealing to me is the fact I can replace them individually, because of some being used more than others. The case they came in is beautiful and precisely made. The sharpener and eraser are a nice bonus to the set. With respect to the price point of the set, I would say, in this case, you do get what you pay for.

The best pencils ever. They blend like a dream. Smooth rich color. The trays in the tin are flimsy but that's what an art box is for. They are my new favorite for sure. They didn't have much padding but none were broken as far as I can tell. The eraser dose a great job. These are just a fantastic set of art pencils.

Really happy with pencils. They are quite firm but not as firm like the Faber Castell Pitt Pastel pencils with a great range of colours. I was quite disappointed when opening that there was black plastic all through the container and the top tray was broken. I don't want to return it because I live in New Zealand and have waited so eagerly for these pencils. If the tray wasn't damaged I would have given 5 stars. I found one of the pencils is also chipped but can sharpen it.

Carbothellos are my absolute favorite chalk pastel pencils by far! So many vibrant colors and they are so smooth and buttery to apply to paper and to blend. They are a pain to sharpen and have to be sharpened quite often, however, it is definitely worth the hassle.My request to this company is to expand the range of colors!!! I know so many people like me who would immediately buy a 2nd set if additional colors were offered! Pretty please, Stabilo!!!!!!!

These are some of the best pastel pencils I've used. They're such a good value for how many you get. The color selection of the 36 set is great, though it is lacking some grays. If you buy the 36 set, I would recommend buying a few of their warm and cool gray colors individually as well to round out your set.These pastels are nice and smooth, I find they don't crumble as easily as some other brands do. I always use a craft knife to sharpen them, I find they tend to break less if you sharpen them that way versus a sharpener. They work wonderfully on Pastelmat paper.I think the 36 set with the edition of a few extra gray pencils would be perfect for any beginner artist looking to get started with pastels!

Let me start by saying I'm no artist, I only color as a hobby in coloring books. So take my perspective for what it is - that of a hobbyist who loves trying out new techniques and learning about art. I watched a whole bunch of reviews comparing different pastel pencil brands. Most reviewers agreed that Stabilo made some of the best pastel pencils and when the price dropped to an unbelievable $46, I jumped on it.As you can see, I've already colored many pages with these pencils and love them to bits. I'm able to complete pages within a few hours in one sitting, as opposed to many hours spread over a week or so I take with colored pencils. These pencils blend, smudge and smear so well it's no joke! The colors are rich, vibrant and become even more brilliant when you set it with water. I don't like using fixative but these pencils don't produce much dust (way less than pastel sticks!) so I don't need to thankfully.For the price, they're hands down the best pastel pencils you can buy. I don't know how soft or hard these are compared to other brands but I do know they blend very easily even on smooth coloring book paper. I imagine they'll work even better on textured pastel mat. 60 colors are more than enough for any project you might have since you can mix whatever shade you want on a palette or scrap paper or even blend it directly on the page. Well worth it, whether you're an artist or colorist like I am.

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I bought this set as a treat for myself, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The pencils feel high quality right out of the tin - smooth to hold, with rich, vibrant pigments that layer beautifully on paper. They’re soft enough to blend easily (dry or with a damp brush) but not so crumbly that they break constantly like some pastels I’ve tried.The included sharpener works perfectly without wasting too much of the pencil, and the kneaded eraser and blending stump are such thoughtful extras. Even the tin feels sturdy and well organized, making it a pleasure to open up and choose colours.As someone who mainly works in watercolor, I didn’t expect to enjoy pastel pencils this much, but these have me completely hooked. I’ve already used them for adding fine details and soft backgrounds, and they play nicely with other mediums too. I would absolutely recommend this set to any artist, beginner or experienced.

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Beautiful gift ! Perfect box, great quality pencils !

Uso solitamente i pennelli per dipingere, raramente invece uso le matite, e queste CarbOthello ARTY+ mi hanno davvero conquistato.La qualità si percepisce subito: i colori sono intensi, ben pigmentati e facili da sfumare, quasi come lavorare con dei pastelli morbidi, ma con la precisione della matita. Le trovo perfette sia per dettagli che per campiture più ampie, e si prestano molto bene anche a tecniche miste (carta leggermente ruvida, sfumino o addirittura un leggero intervento con pennello umido).La varietà cromatica della confezione è ottima: i 48 colori coprono una gamma completa, equilibrata tra toni caldi, freddi e neutri, permettendo di lavorare senza sentire la mancanza di sfumature intermedie. Anche la scatola in metallo è pratica e resistente, ideale per tenere tutto in ordine.Un prodotto di alta qualità, adatto sia a chi disegna abitualmente sia a chi, come me, ama soprattutto la pittura ma vuole uno strumento affidabile e versatile per integrare o preparare i propri lavori. Consigliatissime.