Caran d'Ache Pablo Coloured Pencils 18 Set

The Caran d'Ache Pablo 18-set introduces key mid-tones including permanent violet, turquoise, and burnt sienna alongside the core color wheel. The expanded range gives greater tonal variety for shading, shadow work, and gradient building without relying entirely on manual mixing. The same 3.7mm medium-hard water-resistant core runs throughout — sharp, dry, and completely free of powdery residue, holding a precise point even under heavy drawing pressure.

A well-balanced intermediate kit for hobbyists and illustrators who need more tonal reach but want to keep their field kit compact and lightweight. Housed in a high-durability metal presentation tin with internal alignment slots.

Individual colors are also available as single pencils if you want to expand the palette with specific shades.

Specifications

• Pencil count: 18
• Colors included: White, Grey, Black, Yellow, Orange, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Scarlet, Carmine, Purple, Violet, Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Turquoise Blue, Malachite Green, Grass Green, Lemon Yellow, Light Olive
• Core diameter: 3.7 mm
• Core type: Water-resistant, medium-hard, dry formula
• Casing: Hexagonal cedar wood barrel
• Application: Dry, dust-free — razor-sharp point, no powdery residue
• Packaging: Metal presentation tin with internal alignment slots
• Origin: Swiss Made, Geneva

FAQ

• What color range does the 18-set cover? Beyond the core color wheel, it adds mid-tone values — including turquoise, burnt sienna, and light olive — giving more tonal range for shading and gradient work without requiring as much manual color mixing.
• Do Pablo pencils hold a sharp point under heavy pressure? Yes. The medium-hard core is engineered to resist snapping under sustained drawing pressure and maintains a fine, consistent point significantly longer than soft wax pencils.
• Is this set suitable for field sketching and travel? Yes. The compact metal tin and lightweight pencil format make it a practical travel kit. The dry, dust-free formula also means no smearing or accidental marks inside the tin.
• Can Pablo pencils be used alongside other dry media? Yes. The clean, dry formula works well in combination with graphite, ink, and other dry media without chemical interaction or bleed-through.