Stabilo Carbothello Pastel Pencils vs Faber Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils

[@susanyoung1600]

This was really helpful. I decided to go with the Carb Othello because more of the colors I would use are lightfast. Thank you!

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

You are so welcome!

[@DiannaGutoski]

I needed to know this as I am trying to choose which one to purchase.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I’m glad this video helped ☺️

[@riva99]

Thanks so much! A very helpful, to the point, informative review.

[@PursuingHeaven]

I really appreciate this video. I already had a lot of Stabilo because I use them often to blend my Poly Chromos, So I just went to Blicks and bought a few more and then bought the full set of Faber Castell Pitt Pencils. I find myself laying down my dark colors with my FC and then going on top and highlighting and blending with Stabilo. It is working well. I set it, then go in and finish details with Poly Chromos...so much fun

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I’m glad this video was helpful to you. I like using both sets as well 😄

[@twingytwango6971]

I just got both sets, the Pitt pencils used on eBay and the Carbothellos are on their way from Amazon. Exciting hours today.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

So excited for you ☺️

[@smz5302]

So glad you made this video. I've got the full set of Faber Castells and wondered if there was a lot of color overlap with the full set of Carbothellos. I'm definitely now thinking about buying the full set of Carbothello pastel pencils to add to my color range. Thanks so much.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

You are so welcome! I’m glad this video was useful for you. I think it’s worth getting both sets as there are only a few colors that overlap. 😄

[@smz5302]

@@NaomiCoutureArt Just ordered today. Lots of people have both full sets. Your vid convinced me to give it a go. Can't wait to get them tomorrow! Thanks again.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

@@smz5302 so excited for you! I don’t think you will be disappointed. I do have a free tutorial on here that I live-streamed of a flower using pastel pencils. I use pan pastels for the background but you could leave that out 😄

[@smz5302]

@@NaomiCoutureArt Will check it out. Thanks!

[@maritaind]

Thanks for making this vid. I have bought the Stabilos as my first set of pencils, and will get the Pitts in a while. So many love to work with the both of them. And you gave a good demonstration of why the Pastelmat is so essential. I use Mi-Teintes, but I have some pads of Pastelmats ready for when I get better. I plan to get PanPastels in a while, after the Pitt Pastels.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you 😄 I use pan pastels too, mostly in my background ms or larger areas. So they really all work well together. I actually have a live stream from a month or two ago where I did a flower using all 3.

[@clairewalters8238]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have a selection of open stock Pitt pastels which I adore so I enjoyed seeing your preferences and views. Much love & *Virtual hugs *

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you so much Claire.

[@Sandrinesgallery]

Very good video, thank you so much for sharing. Soft pastels used to be my medium of choice many years ago. I've always used Carbothelos with my pastel pencils. I've always loved them for their softness. But recently, I've been wondering about the Pitt pencils. I didn't really research them because I haven't used pastels in so long. But when I do, I'm gonna have to get these because they seem to be a great addition to a pastel supplies collection. Thank you again.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Your so welcome and I would definitely recommend them! I’m glad the info was useful for you 😄

[@Reme873]

Very good and clear detailed organised presentation.Very less scope of missing in this presentation

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you, I tried to make this as informative as possible.

[@AlexisCassandraArt]

This is a great comparison!! I love the side by side color charts for both of them. The faber castell are definitely a harder pastel pencil which makes them different enough from the stabilos. I have to use Pastelmat always because if I use any other pastel paper, the dust created really bothers me! Which sharpener do you prefer to use for pastel pencils?

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I agree pastelmat paper is the best! I use the derwent super point mini, I have one for my colored pencils and one for my pastel pencils. The pastel pencils will dull the blade quicker, but I run a woodless graphite pencil through to keep it sharp after every time I sharpen a handful of them. (I'm sure a normal graphite pencil would be good too)

[@giespel68]

Great video! Thanks I prefer the colour range of the Stabilo

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you.

[@sheilacym]

Really great and extremely helpful video !! Thank you !

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you! I’m so glad this helped you. ☺️

[@Larryco1]

Thank you for comparison. I think I'll choose Stabilo because colours looks better ans more useful to me.

[@shadowguard3578]

Right now I’m not doing any soft pastel drawings, but I did enjoy looking at the side by side swatch chart. For me looking at the colors was pure eye candy 😅, but for someone else the side by side comparison is going to be very helpful. Thanks!

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Hahaha I know what you mean, but I really wanted to be able to show the differences in color as there aren’t many colors that are the same. For me I find having both sets an advantage. 😄

[@shadowguard3578]

@@NaomiCoutureArt 🤩🤩🤗🤗

[@twingytwango6971]

This is what always gets me into trouble, they are so vibrant and pretty that I ordered the Carbothello on Amazon while watching the video. There’s an Amazon warehouse down the road from me so I can order at two in the morning and it gets her at around tea-time.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I’m very jealous right now and also thankful I don’t have one near me! I have Amazon prime so I get free shipping and it takes a couple days so I guess I can’t complain 😂

[@shadowguard3578]

@@twingytwango6971 enjoy your set!

[@BeckyTregear]

I've read that dry pigments are more lightfast than those that are in wet media, like watercolours. So pastels will generally last longer anyway. The sets you have look pretty….I am still undecided as to which set of pastel pencils I might buy. I am thinking just one set, but need to do more research. Thank you for this helpful comparison! Seems like PastelMat is the way to go.😊

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Yes pastelmat is definitely the way to go. You could just go buy a few pencils from each set open stock and play around with them to see which you like better.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awesome comparison! Thank you. I do like some of the blues from the Stabilo. I might take a screenshot and buy the Stabilo colors that enhance the Pitt Pastels open stock (since I have the full set of Pitt Pastels). Then again, I have full set syndrome, so might just buy the full set one day lol. I do want to try the Stabilo though because they are softer and one thing I don't like about the Pitts is how hard the lead is (that and the scratchies lol - but that's with any pastel pencil).

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Yes I find they don’t scratch quite as much but they still make the noise a bit. Haha full service syndrome always gets ya! I’m glad you enjoyed the comparison 😄

[@Breanna.L]

Really great review. Thank you ! 😃

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Your so welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@shreepadkadam8768]

Great video, comparison done nicely.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you, I’m glad it was helpful 😄

[@fuzzydragons]

the colours for both look so nice, i think i might just prefer the stabilo colours tho I really have to try pastel mat, looks like it would really well for me.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I like the colors of the Stabilo set as well, but I do like bright colors. I haven't found another paper that I like better then pastel mat yet, it works so well with any kind of pastel, plus you can use colored pencils on it. I want to experiment with that more too.

[@ursulabosch9129]

What would be best to use for people portraits from pastels range

[@Kyomiibrown]

It’s unclear what scale Carbothello use to measure lightfastness but Faber Castell use the blue wool scale and even their 1* is blue wool 3 to 4 (up to 50 years) so IMHO the FC is likely more reliable re lightfastness.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

That’s good to know about the Pitt pastels. I have heard dry mediums like pastels are naturally more lightfast then wet mediums like watercolor. But I don’t know how reliable that was. I got the Carbotello lightfast chart off their site. I can link to it in the description. I couldn’t find one off the faber castel site but I found multiple sites that had the same lightfast info so that’s what I used for them.

[@Kyomiibrown]

@@NaomiCoutureArt Yeah it’s a little odd about FC and their LF chart not seemingly available on their own website yet many other places have the ratings. I do think both sets compliments each other as you point out.

[@mpgnz73]

I'm not so sure about Faber-Castell. I've tried to find out their actual methodology and if they used the Blue Wool scale they should be able to publish the 1-8 rating. They don't seem to be too transparent about how they actually achieve the star ratings.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Unfortunately it seems that too many art supply makers, outside of the biggest paint makers (watercolors, oils, acrylics,) and premium color pencil makers, can be kind of quiet about how they rate the lightfastness of the color products they produce like pastels pencils and ink products (except for Pan Pastels, they include clear pigment info on every color they make.) IMHO the biggest and most competitive artist grade PAINT and premium color pencil makers are transparent about their pigments and ratings only because it’s such a huge market and customers demand it. Pastel pencils are a much smaller market…not that Stabilo and FC pastel pencils aren’t excellent quality, they are. But…the best and most lightfast pigments are very expensive and makers will only put the best pigments into the products if it’s worth it for them. That’s my 2cents anyway. 😊

[@aduf2002]

Which brand of pen do you recommend for drawing portraits?

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

If you mean pet portraits I would go for the faber castel as they would be better for fur details. The carbothello blend smoother so they might be better for people portraits. Honestly I don’t think you would be disappointed in either set. I would get one and just get single colors from the other set if you need them.

[@CiyanthiMapagunaratne]

It was very useful as Iam a bigginer I would like to know which one is better for large areas and also are both oil based pencils please

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

These are pastel pencils not wax or oil based. Honestly they feel pretty close, the stabilo probably blends a bit easier as they are softer. If you looking to cover a large area you would go through a lot of your pencil. If you using pastels I would look into pan pastels or pastel sticks for a base layer and then use the pastel pencil for details on top. If you’re looking for colored pencils I like derwent lightfast or prismacolor for large areas and polychromos for details. I have a few videos using both colored pencils and pastels if you want to see how each work. I hope this helps.

[@sylviewheeler6237]

Gréât vidéo ! Well done !

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you so much! I’m glad the information was useful to you ☺️

[@fuadqasimzade3032]

what do you think about creatcolour?

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I have never tried creatcolor ones before so I can't comment on them, sorry.

[@twingytwango6971]

Just wondering, are the Stabilo Carbothello pencils really pastels? They are so bright.

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

As far as I can see on their site and by using them, yes they are pastels. I love how bright they are. However like I mention in the video they get away with having such bright colors because they aren’t all lightfast. It’s hard to make really bright colors lightfast that’s why you don’t always see them in high end brands. But that doesn’t bother me because I will scan them.

[@PratibhasArtGallery]

Amazing 👌 👏

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Thank you ❤️

[@pinkangel2393]

I have both as well, really like the Stabilos but i find that they smell like chemicals …do you find that?..maybe just me lol

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

I don’t think I have ever noticed that! They do have a smell but more woody if that makes sense.

[@Ventwidiy]

Who's the winner??

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

Both really!

[@fuadqasimzade3032]

do you think faber or stablio

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

If your asking which one I prefer my answer would be both! But if I could only choose one it would depend what subjects I’m drawing. Faber caster has more natural tones good for animals and landscapes. Stabilo has some more vibrant colors good for botanical or birds or if you like using bright colors.

[@fuadqasimzade3032]

Than you

[@sandfly60]

You can buy individual pencils to try and see which you like best. Even then you don’t have to buy a whole set of one or the other. You could just buy individual colours from both sets if you like them both.

[@samanthayoung8777]

Call

[@rekhagohel6771]

First

[@NaomiCoutureArt]

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