Faber-Castell 112130 Pitt Pastel Pencil, Grey

The Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil in grey is a professional-grade drawing tool designed for artists who demand precision and high-quality performance in their sketches and pastel works. This pencil features a high concentration of pigment, providing excellent color intensity and lightfastness while remaining completely free of oil and wax. Crafted with wood from certified sustainable forestry, it reflects a commitment to environmental responsibility without compromising on artistic quality.

Advantages

This pastel pencil stands out due to its unique composition, which allows for vibrant color laydown and exceptional blending capabilities. Because it is oil and wax-free, it provides a texture that is ideal for fine detailing and layering, distinguishing it from standard colored pencils. The lead is robust and thick, ensuring durability during use, while the formulation ensures that the colors remain vivid and stable over time. Its compatibility with fixatives allows artists to preserve their work effectively, ensuring that delicate pastel transitions remain intact.

Suitable for

• Fine detail work in pastel drawings
• Creating smooth color transitions and gradients
• Sketching and preliminary drawing for pastel paintings
• Professional artistic illustrations

This pencil may not be suitable for those looking for a permanent, waterproof medium, as pastel pigments are inherently friable and require careful handling or fixing. It is also not intended for use on surfaces that are too smooth, as the pastel material requires a certain amount of tooth or texture on the paper to adhere properly.

Key specifications

• Lead diameter: 4.3 mm
• Color: Cold Grey I
• Composition: Acid-free, oil-free, and wax-free
• Sustainability: PEFC certified wood
• Compatibility: Suitable for use with fixatives

To achieve the best results, use the pencil on textured paper or specialized pastel boards to allow the pigment to grip the surface. Apply light pressure for subtle shading or build up layers for more intense color saturation. You can use a blending stump, a soft cloth, or your fingers to smudge the pigment and create seamless transitions between colors. Once the drawing is complete, apply a light layer of fixative to protect the artwork from smearing.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure you have a suitable sharpener designed for pastel pencils to avoid breaking the lead.
• Consider the texture of your paper, as pastel pencils perform best on surfaces with a slight tooth.
• Check if you require a fixative spray to preserve your finished artwork.

For optimal results, use a high-quality pastel fixative sparingly to maintain the vibrancy of the colors and prevent the pigment from dusting off the paper surface.