Caran d'Ache Pablo Coloured Pencil Slate Gray 495

Caran d'Ache

The Caran d'Ache Pablo Slate Grey Permanent Artist Colour Pencil – Gris Ardoise 495 delivers rich, lightfast pigment with consistent coverage. This medium-dark grey provides subtle tonal depth, making it perfect for architectural sketches, urban landscapes, portrait shadows, and monochrome studies.Product OverviewMade in Switzerland, Caran d'Ache Pablo pencils are renowned for their high pigment concentration and break-resistant cores. Gris Ardoise 495 features a neutral slate grey tone with cool undertones, ideal for shading stone surfaces, metallic textures, fur highlights, cloudy skies, and detailed architectural elements.The hexagonal barrel ensures comfort and stability during long drawing sessions. Its firm yet smooth lead allows clean, sharp lines while supporting seamless layering and blending without wax buildup. Gris Ardoise 495 blends beautifully with lighter greys, charcoal, and black tones to achieve realistic depth and nuanced shadow transitions.Key Features– Permanent Artist Quality: High pigment load for vibrant, lasting colour.– Gris Ardoise 495: Medium-dark slate grey with cool undertones.– Excellent Lightfastness: Resistant to fading over time.– Break-Resistant Core: Durable lead for reliable sharpening.– Hexagonal Barrel: Comfortable grip for precision control.– Swiss Craftsmanship: Professional-grade consistency and performance.Specifications– Brand: Caran d'Ache– Series: Pablo Artist Colour Pencils– Colour: Gris Ardoise – 495– Lead Type: Permanent, lightfast– Format: Single pencil– Origin: SwitzerlandIdeal For– Professional artists and illustrators– Art students and hobbyists– Monochrome studies, architectural drawing, urban landscapes, and portrait shading.