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  5. Box of 40 Colours LUMINANCE 6901™
Box of 40 Colours LUMINANCE 6901™
Box of 40 Colours LUMINANCE 6901™
Box of 40 Colours LUMINANCE 6901™
Box of 40 Colours LUMINANCE 6901™
Box of 40 Colours LUMINANCE 6901™
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Box of 40 Colours LUMINANCE 6901™

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The creaminess of a permanent lead combined with unbeatable light resistance : excellence for the most demanding artists, designers, architects, artistic directors, etc.

Composition

DETAILS OF THE PENCIL

Premium FSC™ certified cedar wood

Round body, matt casing matches the colour of the lead 

Colour number and name indicated

Light resistance complies with the highest international standards for light resistance in coloured pencils (ASTM D6901)

 

DETAILS OF THE LEAD

Permanent, creamy lead

Diameter Ø 3.8 mm for clean and accurate lines
 
Maximum covering power
 
High pigment concentration for intense, bright colours

 

TECHNIQUES FOR USE

Superimposing colours, shading, unlimited mixed media combinations

Combine with SUPRACOLOR™ Soft Aquarelle for wash drawings and watercolour effects

Or with PABLO™ pencils for details, hatching and to colour numerous media

 

LEGAL STANDARDS

Swiss Made, FSC, ASTM™ D-6901

 

PRODUCT REFERENCE

Ref. 6901.740

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