Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Coloured Pencils 20 Set

Twenty colors covering a well-rounded spectrum for landscape, still life, and general illustration work. The Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 20-set expands on core primaries and secondaries with intermediate tones — including Phthalo Blue, Russet, Slate Grey, and raw earth shades — reducing the need to manually mix every transitional value. The 3.8mm wax-and-oil core lays down clean and rich straight from the pencil, with no wax bloom and a buttery texture that responds well to heavy layering.

Housed in a metal tin with internal alignment trays, the set keeps pencils organized and tips protected. A practical mid-range studio set for art students and independent illustrators who want meaningful color variety without jumping straight to the larger professional collections.

All colors certified under the ASTM D-6901 lightfastness standard for long-term pigment permanence.

Specifications

• Pencil count: 20
• Core diameter: 3.8 mm
• Core type: Wax-and-oil based
• Casing: FSC-Certified incense cedar wood (round)
• Lightfastness: ASTM D-6901 certified
• Packaging: Metal presentation tin with internal alignment trays
• Origin: Swiss Made

FAQ

• What kind of color range does the 20-set cover? Primary and secondary colors plus a selection of intermediate and transitional tones — earth shades, grey values, and expanded greens and blues — reducing the amount of manual color mixing needed for landscape and still life work.
• Is this set suitable for beginners or more advanced artists? It works well for both. Art students benefit from the broader palette, while experienced artists may use it as a compact travel or location set.
• Does the wax formula smear or bloom on finished work? No. The Luminance formula is engineered to prevent wax bloom even under multiple heavy layers, keeping finished work clean and stable.
• What paper types are recommended for this set? Fine art drawing papers with light to medium tooth perform best. Smooth bristol and illustration board also work well for detailed layering work.