Caran d'Ache Pablo Coloured Pencils 12 Set

The Caran d'Ache Pablo 12-set is a compact, precision-focused entry point into one of the finest permanent colored pencil lines made in Switzerland. Twelve core colors covering the primary and secondary spectrum, built around a 3.7mm medium-hard water-resistant core that sharpens to a durable, consistent point. The dry, dust-free formula produces clean, controlled marks with no wax bloom — well suited for hatching, cross-hatching, and tight detail work.

Each pencil is cased in a hexagonal cedar wood barrel lacquered to match the exact pigment color inside, making color identification immediate. Pigment concentration is high enough to deliver strong coverage on paper, cardboard, and wood without repeated layering. Stored in a compact branded metal tin — easy to pack for travel or field sketching.

A practical starting set for students, sketchers, and traveling artists who need precision without bulk.

Specifications

• Pencil count: 12
• Colors included: White, Grey, Black, Lemon Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, Purple, Violet, Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Grass Green, Raw Umber
• Core diameter: 3.7 mm
• Core type: Water-resistant, medium-hard, dry formula
• Casing: Hexagonal FSC-certified cedar wood, color-matched lacquer finish
• Application: Dry, dust-free — no wax bloom, no powdery residue
• Suitable surfaces: Paper, cardboard, wood
• Packaging: Branded metal storage tin
• Origin: Swiss Made, Geneva

FAQ

• What makes Pablo pencils suited to technical and detail work? The medium-hard, water-resistant dry core holds a sharp point longer than softer wax-based pencils and produces a crisper, more controlled line with no wax bloom — making them well suited for hatching, cross-hatching, fine detail, and technical illustration.
• Do Pablo pencils smudge or bleed between layers? No. The dry formula resists smudging and color bleeding, allowing clean layering of multiple colors without muddying the lower values.
• Is the 12-set enough to mix a wide range of colors? The selection covers the core color wheel and key mixing anchors. A solid range of secondary tones is achievable through layering, though larger sets significantly reduce the mixing required. Individual colors are also available as single pencils if you want to add specific shades.
• Are Pablo pencils water-resistant once applied? Yes. The core is water-resistant, meaning finished work is stable and will not dissolve or bleed if exposed to light moisture.