Caran d'Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture, is emphasising its expertise in Colour by offering professionals the Luminance 6901 colour pencil, a combination of the highest lightfastness and the smoothness of a permanent lead. Two years of research went into developing the formulation in the greatest secrecy in the Geneva workshops.

• Lightfastness in compliance with the highest international standards: ASTM D-6901.
• A perfectly balanced range of 76 colours.
• Intense and bright colours.
• High pigment concentration.
• Smoothness and superior covering power.
• Conforms to ASTM D 4236.

• Lead 3.8 mm, smooth and permanent particularly recommended for mixings and gradations, blendings and also shading and burnishing with a white pencil.
• Premium FSC® certified cedar wood, requires the use of a well-sharpened pencil sharpener, round pencil
• Lightfastness indicator LFI or LFII (standard ASTM D-6901)
• Identification number and name of colour
• Glossy cap matches the lead colour

Every shade has been formulated using finely-ground pigments chosen for their purity, intensity, and resistance to UV. Certified by the Forest Stewardship Label (FSC®), these pencils guarantee logging that is environmentally friendly and socially and economically endurable.