Soft pastels not only are more powdery than hard pastels but because they contain less binder they also contain more pigment. The very best of them are formulated with an incredibly high ratio of ...

For a relatively low-cost set of pastels, Faber-Castell’s are formulated with an impressively small amount of filler and chalk. These sticks have strong pigmentation that is subtle rather than blatant ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, ARTNews may receive an affiliate commission. Soft pastels not only are more powdery than hard pastels but ...