Soft Pastels are available in 72 brilliant colours that are part of a unique colour matching system that encompasses all Faber-Castell Art and Graphic products.  This very soft pastel maintains good lightfastness. Excellent colour opacity provides smooth colour laydown.  Possesses excellent blending characteristics for rich pastel effects. Gentle fixing is recommended.  Studio Soft Pastels are an excellent value for art students and aspiring artists.