- Are these pencils lightfast?
- Yes. The Luminance 6901 line is built around high lightfast ratings, which is why it is used for archival and exhibition work.
- Are they water-soluble?
- No. The core is wax-based and permanent on its own. A watercolor effect comes only when combined with Caran d'Ache Supracolor Soft Aquarelle pencils.
- What is the core size?
- The core is 3.8 mm in diameter with an HB softness, giving a soft laydown that still sharpens to a usable point.
- Who is this set for?
- Professional and serious adult artists doing illustration, hatching and detailed work. Beginners may find a student-grade pencil easier to justify.
- How does it compare with the Pablo line?
- Luminance is softer and more heavily focused on lightfastness, while Pablo is firmer and better for crisp detail. Many artists keep both.
- What is in the box?
- A boxed set of 76 colored pencils. Check the listing for the exact color selection, since set contents vary by configuration.
- Where is the Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Colour Pencils cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $4.99, 69% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Colour Pencils?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Utrecht Art Supplies, Walmart, Hartem, Amazon.