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CREATIVE ART MATERIALS Caran D'ache Luminance Colored Pencil Set of 20 (6901.720)

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Writing Instrument Form Colored Pencil
Color Multi
Ink Color Assorted Colors
Age Range (Description) Kid, Teen, Adult

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  • High lightfastness and smoothness
  • Swiss made
  • 20 piece assortment
  • Can be blended and layered for various effects
  • Pigments chosen for purity-intensity and resistance to UV
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About Caran d'Ache

Ever since the creation of the Maison in 1915, all Caran d’Ache products have been produced in its Geneva workshops. Since its beginnings at the dawn of the 20th century, Caran d’Ache was the one and only manufacturer of writing and drawing instruments on Swiss soil, it has been part of this same lineage of excellence, technical quality and craftsmanship.

Colour pencils and inks are systematically tested for their lightfastness, while fountain pen nibs and ballpoint or roller pen tips are checked in terms of their priming quality and writing flow. Individual controls are conducted regularly in accordance with requirements and product types.

Luminance Pencil Set (Set of 20)

Luminance 6901

Luminance 6901 artist’s pencils, specifically designed by Caran d’Ache in its Geneva Manufacture with colour image professionals in mind, reaffirm the high quality standards of the Maison. The new leads are designed for works intended for exhibition, collection and museum purposes.

Highly Sought

Highly sought after by drawing masters from every creative sector, the subtle velvety effect of the new permanent pencil stems from two years of technical research conducted in complete secrecy at the heart of the Maison’s workshops. Its delicate texture, along with the vibrancy of the many recently developed shades, open up exciting new vistas in the realms of overlaying, mixed techniques and gradation.

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Its extreme lightfastness is confirmed by the most rigourous tests, earning Luminance 6901 top results.

With Luminance 6901, Caran d’Ache has achieved the feat of creating quite simply the most lightfast colour pencil ever designed.

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    The Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 20 piece colour pencil set is a combination of the highest lightfastness and the smoothness of a permanent lead. Every shade has been formulated using finely-ground pigments chosen for their purity, intensity and resistance to UV. Colours can be blended, burnished and layered on a variety of surfaces. The casing is made of California Cedar from managed forests. The smoothness of the Luminance 6901 leads require the use of a well-sharpened pencil sharpener. The pencil cap indicates the colour of the pencil lead.

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    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    896 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use, blending, color, and quality of the pencil set. They mention that it feels smooth on the paper, blends well, and has unique colors. Some appreciate the top of the line reputation, but others are mixed on value.

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    42 customers mention39 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the color of the pencils. They mention that they have some unique colors, are very pigmented, and apply a lot of pigment. The pencils are smooth and apply pigment smoothly, and blend well. They are a good, warm violet and will mix very well with the blue pencils for cooler violet hues.

    "...They are smooth and apply a lot of pigment. They are comfortable to use and blend nicely...." Read more

    "...These are soft, richly pigmented, and lovely in the hand. Their top of the line reputation is well deserved...." Read more

    "...They are among the most pigmented and soft pencils I own (I own Luminance, Polychromos, Prismacolor, Lyra Rembrandt, Blick Studio and Crayola)...." Read more

    "...the manganese violet is a good, warm violet and will mix very well with the blue pencils for cooler violet hues." Read more

    35 customers mention32 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pencils. They mention that they are very nice, wonderful, and top of the line. They say the pencil set is great and the colors lay down beautifully. Customers are also impressed with the solid hard cardboard packaging and the padding to protect the pencil.

    "...Their top of the line reputation is well deserved...." Read more

    "These really are wonderful, and this little set will put the experience of working with them within your reach...." Read more

    "...The box that these pencils come in is a nice solid hard cardboard with padding to protect the pencils...." Read more

    "...I do love these for their opaqueness and creamy lay down ability...." Read more

    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers find the pencils easy to use. They mention that they feel smooth on the paper, are the creamiest pencils ever, and are very soft. However, some customers recommend harder pencils for details. The pencils are creamy and buttery, and lay down like a dream.

    "These pencils live up to the positive reviews. They are smooth and apply a lot of pigment. They are comfortable to use and blend nicely...." Read more

    "...These are soft, richly pigmented, and lovely in the hand. Their top of the line reputation is well deserved...." Read more

    "...They are among the most pigmented and soft pencils I own (I own Luminance, Polychromos, Prismacolor, Lyra Rembrandt, Blick Studio and Crayola)...." Read more

    "...These colors go down smoothly, are creamy...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers like the blending of the pencils. They say that the brands blend well enough on their own, but a colorless wax blender pencil was necessary to create intermediate colors. Customers are impressed with the blendability and buildability, saying that they are the best pencils they have for blending.

    "...They are comfortable to use and blend nicely. I’m going to end up finding a larger set than the 20 pencils...." Read more

    "...after using these for some time I realized that they are best pencils I have for blending...." Read more

    "...The brands blend well enough on their own, but a colorless wax blender pencil was a good investment for the less expensive brand...." Read more

    "...The pencils are very soft but still maintain a point and are easy to blend and the colors are rich and beautiful...." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the pencils. They mention that they work well with Gamsol and the blender from Caran d'ache is a gem. They also find that the pencil works well on Menuet De Bonheur, Hanna Karlzons, and over watercolours.

    "...I found that these pencils worked well on Menuet De Bonheur, Hanna Karlzons books, Twilight Garden which have a matt finish and not as well on..." Read more

    "...They work well with Gamsol, and the blender from Caran D'ache is a gem which I love better than the Prismacolor blender, which sounds and feels so..." Read more

    "...I use them with Derwent Inktense Watercolor Pencils and they work great together! I love them!" Read more

    "These pencils are amazing and work beautifully over watercolours too." Read more

    20 customers mention8 positive12 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the product. Some mention that it's worth every cent, while others say that it is pretty expensive.

    "...they laid down less smoothly than my Polychromos and they were insanely expensive...." Read more

    "...or drawing as a permanent part of your life, these will be worth their cost...." Read more

    "...Probably not. They are expensive, and unless you use colored pencils a lot, you may not want to foot the bill when there is a second best option out..." Read more

    "...Expensive but worth it. The only complaint is minor. I wish they would write the color name on the pencil barrel lengthwise." Read more

    Insanely expensive but blends like a rockstar
    5 Stars
    Insanely expensive but blends like a rockstar
    When I first got these I was quite disappointed - the pencils were a bit scratchy they laid down less smoothly than my Polychromos and they were insanely expensive. However after using these for some time I realized that they are best pencils I have for blending. Unlike other pencils that just layer one color on another, these are able to create a new color when you blend. They are among the most pigmented and soft pencils I own (I own Luminance, Polychromos, Prismacolor, Lyra Rembrandt, Blick Studio and Crayola).I do not like the color range, the biggest set you can get is only 76 colors. I bought the 20 from Amazon and later purchased the 76 on Black Friday from Jerrys. I feel that pinks are really limited and wish there were more greens and blues as well. I also love that they use FSC wood meaning that it’s made from sustainable sources. From a value standpoint if you are using these in a coloring book like me they aren’t the best value. They Prismacolor and Polychromos have a much bigger range of colors, are cheaper and do a reasonable job of blending. However these are the best money can buy in terms of blending and lightfastness IMHO.If you are considering buying colored pencils for coloring check the type of paper used in the coloring books. I found that these pencils worked well on Menuet De Bonheur, Hanna Karlzons books, Twilight Garden which have a matt finish and not as well on Tenderful Enchantments which has a slick surface.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Insanely expensive but blends like a rockstar
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
    When I first got these I was quite disappointed - the pencils were a bit scratchy they laid down less smoothly than my Polychromos and they were insanely expensive. However after using these for some time I realized that they are best pencils I have for blending. Unlike other pencils that just layer one color on another, these are able to create a new color when you blend. They are among the most pigmented and soft pencils I own (I own Luminance, Polychromos, Prismacolor, Lyra Rembrandt, Blick Studio and Crayola).

    I do not like the color range, the biggest set you can get is only 76 colors. I bought the 20 from Amazon and later purchased the 76 on Black Friday from Jerrys. I feel that pinks are really limited and wish there were more greens and blues as well. I also love that they use FSC wood meaning that it’s made from sustainable sources. From a value standpoint if you are using these in a coloring book like me they aren’t the best value. They Prismacolor and Polychromos have a much bigger range of colors, are cheaper and do a reasonable job of blending. However these are the best money can buy in terms of blending and lightfastness IMHO.

    If you are considering buying colored pencils for coloring check the type of paper used in the coloring books. I found that these pencils worked well on Menuet De Bonheur, Hanna Karlzons books, Twilight Garden which have a matt finish and not as well on Tenderful Enchantments which has a slick surface.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2017
    Just like with the Pablos I love the colors that Cara D'ache chose to include in this set. It is enough to give you a feel for the pencils and the types of colors in the range. The box that these pencils come in is a nice solid hard cardboard with padding to protect the pencils. Even though I won't use the box and have put the pencils in a case I prefer the box to the tin. The color in the end of the pencil, at least in the set of 20 matches the color that you get on paper perfectly. The pencils are very soft but still maintain a point and are easy to blend and the colors are rich and beautiful. My only complaints are that the pencil has a round barrel so it could roll off the desk and that the pencil looks very basic. Compared to the Pablo pencils which are a lower price but fully lacquered octagonal body with nice gold writing this is a plain wood barrel with silver lettering that actually makes it hard to see the pencil name etc. Still a great pencil.
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