Studio Sesh: Pastel Pencil Comparison

I was organizing my pastel pencils and wanted to see how they compared, join me for the exploration in this studio Sesh. You really can't go wrong with any of these brands and they all work well together if you want to mix and match.

Generals Multi Pastel. Made in the USA, available in 36 colors available open stock at Blick: https://shrsl.com/4fsvg
Also on Amazon in sets: https://amzn.to/3SWmXos

Lightwish/Nyoni pastel pencils: Sharpens well, good price, only available in a set of 24 portrait tones: https://amzn.to/49Tfw8h

Derwent Pastel Pencils are available in 72 colors open stock and in sets, thick cores and casing to protect the pencil. A bit on the harder side. Made in England. They are a solid choice Open stock and sets at blick: https://shrsl.com/4fsvn
Sets on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4acrQ3N

Best overall pick: Carbothello by Stabillo. These came in at around the same price as Generals for open stock. They are on the soft side and the colors are vibrant. Available in 60 colors, made in Germany, open stock and in sets.
Blick: https://shrsl.com/4fsvs
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SSNEu2

Van Gogh pastel pencils: These are lovely but it seems that there is only 24 colors available now and I can't find a place to purchase them, I think there is very limited availability,. these are made by Royal Talens



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