Caran d'Ache

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® Colour Pencils - Brown or Green

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® Colour Pencils - Brown or Green

Caran d'Ache

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® Colour Pencils - Brown or Green

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Luminance 691®: The secret of light-loving colours.

Caran d'Ache, Maison de Haute Ecriture, is emphasising its expertise in Colour by offering professionals the Luminance 691 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-691.
  • A perfectly balanced range of 76 colours.
  • Intense and bright colours.
  • High pigment concentration.
  • Smoothness and superior covering power.
  • Conforms to ASTM D 4236.
Characteristics:
  • 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-691)
  • Identification number and name of colour
  • Glossy cap matches the lead colour

Caran d'Ache is a Swiss art supplies brand that places a high priority on sustainability. We've chosen to feature their Museum Aquarelle, Luminance, and Neocolor II products in our Eco-Conscious Art Materials Collection due to their commitment to environmentally friendly practices. Some of their sustainability initiatives include:

  • FSC certification and locally sourced wood: Caran d'Ache is FSC certified, meaning they prioritize responsible forest management, and they prioritize locally sourced wood for their products.
  • Free from toxic heavy metals: Their pencils are made with water-soluble pigments that are free from toxic heavy metals, ensuring the safety of both artists and the environment.
  • Nespresso partnership: Caran d'Ache partners with Nespresso to recycle used coffee capsules into the barrels of their Grafwood pencils, reducing waste and giving a second life to the aluminum and coffee grounds.

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Alex D.

Great coloured pencil, lays down well and is easily blended. I should know as the only vice I have left at my age is coloured pencils and have tried them all in my addiction

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Nadia C.
Very nice love it ♥️♥️

The colour at just great and I love the finish of it we’ll cover also they last for a long time

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Mendy F.

Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901® Colour Pencils - Brown or Green