Caran D'Ache Luminance 6901 Coloured Pencils - Wooden Box Set of 100

Discover the pinnacle of coloured pencil craftsmanship with the Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 Wooden Box Set of 100, designed for professional artists who demand both exceptional performance and uncompromising archival quality. Developed in Geneva after two years of secret research, the Luminance 6901 range combines the highest lightfastness rating with an extraordinarily smooth, creamy lead. These pencils are engineered to deliver intense colour, flawless coverage, and superior blending capability-ideal for fine-art drawing, layering, shading, and burnishing techniques.

Every pencil in this set is crafted from premium FSC -certified California cedar, ensuring responsible forestry and exceptional sharpening quality. Of the 100 colours, 81 are rated Lightfastness I (ASTM D-6901)-the highest standard-making this collection unmatched in its ability to preserve the brilliance and integrity of artwork over time. Housed in a luxurious wooden presentation box, this assortment includes all 100 Luminance colours, plus a pencil blender, a full blender, and two duplicate colours for maximum creative flexibility. This is the definitive choice for artists seeking richness, longevity, and unrivalled colour performance.

Key Characteristics

Set Includes

• 100 × Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 coloured pencils
• 1 × Pencil Blender
• 1 × Full Blender
• 2 × Duplicate pencils (001 White and 009 Black)
• Presented in a premium wooden box

Pencil Features

• 3.8 mm permanent, creamy leads ideal for blending, shading, layering, burnishing, and gradations
• Exceptionally smooth, velvety texture with superior covering power
• High pigment concentration for intense, luminous colour
• Round pencil barrel made from FSC -certified California cedar
• Colour name, number, and lightfastness rating (LFI/LFII) on each pencil
• Glossy end cap matching the lead colour

Lightfastness & Standards

• Highest international lightfastness standard: ASTM D-6901
• 81 colours rated LFI, the top category
• Conforms to ASTM D-4236 safety standards
• Formulated using finely ground, UV-resistant pigments

Performance & Techniques

• Outstanding mixing and colour creation potential thanks to rich pigment load
• Ideal for volume building and 3D effects through shading and pressure variation
• Maximum coverage with no blooming effect
• Perfect for sgraffito, mixed media with fibre-tipped pens, and advanced layering
• Suitable for unconventional surfaces due to the pencil's smoothness and adhesive quality

Craftsmanship & Sustainability

• Made in the Geneva workshops with meticulous Swiss expertise
• FSC certification ensures environmentally responsible wood sourcing and processing
• Durable, professional-grade pencils designed to last and preserve artwork for generations

What's in the box
1 x Caran D'Ache Luminance 6901 Coloured Pencils - Wooden Box Set of 100