Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pastel Pencil 101 White Medium Artist Sketching Pencil
Why you'll like it
- Exceptional Precision — High-pigment lead delivers crisp lines and delicate details for professional pastel drawings.
- Wax and Oil-Free Formula — Pure pigment core ensures effortless smudging and seamless color transitions without oily residue.
- Superior Light Resistance — High lightfastness protects your artwork from fading and preserves color brilliance for years.
- Versatile Application — Perfectly complements traditional pastel crayons for highlights, fine linework, and mixed-media sketching.
Product details
Description
Experience superior quality sketching and drawing with the Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pastel Pencil in 101 White Medium. Designed specifically for fine artists and illustrators, this professional-grade pastel pencil features an extra-thick lead loaded with a high concentration of lightfast pigments.
Unlike standard colored pencils, this formulation is entirely wax and oil-free, allowing the pastel core to be easily smudged, layered, and blended to create seamless color transitions and striking highlights. It serves as an ideal companion to traditional pastel crayons, offering the precision of a pencil without sacrificing the velvety texture of pastel media.
Whether you are working on toned paper for dramatic contrast, adding delicate highlights to a portrait, or executing intricate details in a landscape drawing, this pencil ensures exceptional control and minimal fixing requirements to preserve brilliant color vibrancy over time.
How to use
- Sharpen the pastel pencil carefully using an artist knife or specialized sharpener to maintain a custom point for detailed work.
- Apply lightly onto pastel paper or textured drawing surfaces for highlights and fine lines, then blend using your fingers, a blending stump, or a cloth.
- Use minimal fixative spray once the drawing is complete to maintain color vividness.
Ingredients
High-purity artist pigments, natural wood-cased barrel, inert mineral binders, and non-toxic chalk base.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
|---|---|
| GTIN | 04005401122012 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is a pitt pastel pencil?
A Pitt pastel pencil is an artist-grade pencil containing a high level of pigmented powder held together with minimal binders, completely free of wax and oil. It provides the precision of a pencil while delivering the rich, blendable characteristics of soft pastels.
Are pitt pastel pencils good for beginners and professionals?
Yes, they are highly regarded by both professional artists and students for their superior light resistance, smooth application, and ability to hold a fine point for intricate detailing.
Are the Faber-Castell pastel pencils available on Dropy authentic USA imports?
Yes, Dropy sources all beauty, personal care, and art products directly from official USA channels to ensure 100 percent authenticity for customers across India.
Why do pastel pencils require minimal fixing?
Because they contain minimal oils and waxes, the pigment adheres naturally to textured paper surfaces. Using only minimal fixative spray preserves the original depth and brightness of the colors.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.