From Japan’s oldest maker of soft pastels, these are far from the chalky, mass-produced sticks most artists are familiar with. They are carefully handmade in small batches by a fourth-generation family workshop that adjusts pigment and drying time according to the season. The result is pure, saturated color with remarkable depth and softness.

Details:

• 36 small, hand-formed pastels
• Compact size (2 cm / 0.8") ideal for travel and plein air sketching
• Non-toxic and ACMI AP certified
• Made in Japan