Review on Explore a World of Vibrant Artistry with Conté à Paris Pastel Pencils - 48 Assorted Colors by Isabel House

Same as M. Knight I have a (complete, not 24, I think 60 or so) set of Carbotello plus some Farbers and Caran d'ash but I wanted one larger color palette at an affordable price. They don't look like the pastels I have. they are like chalk, like chalk that just falls off the paper. The colors are brilliant but what a mess. I think they're great as fills when I need some extra color and for blending. I wouldn't count them as a plain pastel pencil. Those who have trouble sharpening really need to learn how to sharpen their pencils. Change your blades regularly and learn the right technique. All pencils break sometimes, although it's usually not a pencil. in one case i got a rotten moldy pencil but other than that you shouldn't have a problem if you do it right.