Unmatched in their softness and consistency, Schmincke soft pastels are created using the finest  pigments and a minimum of binders. The softness of the pastels permits a beautiful dense application and great color intensity.

Schmincke offers 55 pure colors, each of them available as a pure color (D), or in gradations with Black (B) and White (H, M, O):

Note: Blacks, White, Metallics & Pearlised - look in Single Shades Sub category

Sticks are rich and buttery in texture. The pigments slide right off the stick without crumbling or breaking. Schmincke Pastels are prepared by hand and by traditional machines. Also labelled by hand to  prevent breakage. Schmincke's generous size full stick measures 2-5/8" long × 7/16" in diameter (67 mm × 11 mm).