SENNELIERExtra-Soft Half Pastel 6 Stick Set, 6 Count (Pack of 1), Portrait Dark Tones

These are very buttery, my first try of sennelier too so be careful and don't press too hard!Iv been using rembrandt which is labelled as soft, but def not as soft ad these. I have to alter pressure if mixing brands so as not to waste.They create a lot of powder so you get dirty hands quick therefore keeping a damp cloth handy works well fir hand and surface mop up.Also excellent quality of colour saturation.

Amazing product. A little bit goes a long way.

DO NOT BUY.Really disapponted. I’ve used many lower end/student grade soft pastels and was excited to finally try Sennelier. I ordered three different sets. One (green/spring countryside) arrived in crumbling pieces. The other (dark skin tones) arrived whole but as soon as I touched them they crumbled - they’re so dry you can’t even make marks - they just crumble to dust. Still waiting on third set (light skin tones) to arrive. But for $45 of pastels, this is terrible.Adding on since the third set (light skin tones arrived). These look like they’ve been used already, with color smudges and cross-contamination on each pastel. They did arrive whole vs. in broken pieces like the other sets. Still…wholly disappointing.

Perfect shades for faceups.

Crumble easily. Don't be harsh when pressing to highlight edges.