The Conté à Paris Pastel Pencil Set of 24 offers the rich texture and expressive range of traditional soft pastel in a cleaner, more controlled pencil form. Its exceptional 5mm diameter lead provides genuine freedom of creation and an unmatched tactile feel. Slightly harder and less pigmented than soft pastels, it’s perfect for fine detail work and smaller formats. These pastel pencils are ideal companions to Conté’s soft pastels and crayons, delivering precise lines and smooth blending without the mess. For best results, apply pure colors side by side rather than layering, preserving the vibrancy and depth of each hue.