Caran d’Ache Luminance 6901 Coloured Pencils 100 Set

The Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 100-piece set is the complete professional colored pencil collection — every color in the Luminance range in a single box. Built for professional illustrators, fine artists, and educators who need the full spectrum without compromise. The 3.8mm wax-and-oil core delivers exceptional pigment density and smooth laydown with zero wax bloom. Two Full Blender Bright sticks are included for polishing and grain-flattening work.

Lightfastness is where the Luminance 6901 stands apart. Every pencil in this set is certified under the ASTM D-6901 international standard, with 80% of colors rated LFI — meaning they remain fade-resistant for up to 100 years under museum gallery conditions. The cedar wood casing is FSC-certified and sharpens cleanly without splitting. Pencils are seated in high-density foam inserts inside a protective storage box, protecting tips during transport and storage.

Suitable for burnishing, heavy layering, photo-realistic gradients, and precision color mixing on fine art papers, illustration boards, and mixed media surfaces.

Specifications

• Pencil count: 100 (complete open-stock color spectrum)
• Includes: 2 x Full Blender Bright sticks
• Core diameter: 3.8 mm
• Core type: Wax-and-oil based, high pigment concentration
• Casing: FSC-Certified incense cedar wood (round, straight-grained)
• Lightfastness: ASTM D-6901 certified — 80% LFI (up to 100 years fade resistance)
• Packaging: Protective storage box with high-density foam inserts
• Origin: Swiss Made, Geneva

FAQ

• Is this the complete Luminance 6901 color range? Yes. The 100-piece set includes every color in the Caran d'Ache Luminance open-stock catalog, plus 2 Full Blender Bright sticks.
• What surfaces work best with these pencils? They perform best on fine art paper, illustration board, and mixed media surfaces with light to medium tooth. Smooth surfaces support burnishing and photo-realistic work.
• What does LFI lightfastness mean in practice? LFI is the highest rating under the ASTM D-6901 standard. Colors rated LFI are tested to resist fading for up to 100 years under controlled museum lighting conditions.
• Do these pencils produce wax bloom over time? No. The wax-and-oil formula is specifically developed to eliminate wax bloom, even under heavy layering and burnishing.