The Stabilo CarbOthello Pastel Pencils are a favorite among fine artists and illustrators for their smooth, dusty texture and vibrant color payoff. With a charcoal-like feel, these pastel pencils combine the best of drawing and painting techniques—perfect for detailed work, shading, layering, or soft background effects.
Ideal for use on textured or dark paper, CarbOthello pencils have an exceptionally high pigment load, providing strong luminosity, excellent lightfastness, and blendable color. Use them dry for layering and smudging, or add water for a wash effect—outlines remain visible for mixed-media control.
Encased in wood for durability, each pencil features a 4.4 mm diameter lead that resists breakage. Whether you're creating expressive fine art or commercial illustrations, CarbOthello pencils offer flexibility, control, and striking results.
✅ Features
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Dusty, dry texture similar to charcoal
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Soft, blendable, and dry smudgeable
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Partially water-soluble: outline remains when wet
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Brilliant opacity and color payoff, even on dark or sensitive paper
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Excellent lightfastness and pigment quality
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Ideal for mixed media, layering, and soft gradients
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4.4 mm break-resistant lead set in wood
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Available in 60 colors
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Use with fixative to preserve artwork
