I've wondered about these! Soho Urban Artist Soft Pastel Review

I've had my eyes on these pastels for years so when they went on sale for half off a few months ago I had to buy a set! https://amzn.to/3SbRtJr Pros: Price Well-balanced color selection Smooth application Layers well without fixative (I'd call this a medium softness) Low dust Cons: Nop open stock availability (although I think they used to sell jumbo sticks individually) No pigment or lightfast info Bottom line: Yes, I recommend these pastels if you can find them at a good price. I think the 90 color set is usually the best deal but sometimes the 120 set goes on sale for $5 more than the 90 set. If you are going to pay full price I would compare this set to the Sennelier 120 set and buy the Sennelier instead if the price is close but honestly, even at full price I would recommend them. I don't think I've ever used a medium hard pastel that was this smooth, usually, the medium harness pastels feel more dry and chalky. These almost feel like they have more clay or maybe a smidge of oil in them but they still bend out like a soft pastel. They are kinda magic and I really like them! Try a class! https://lindsayweirich.teachable.com NEW! Podcast https://anchor.fm/lindsay-weirich Subscribe to my blog and stay updated (upper right-hand corner) http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com Shop my favorite products on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefrugal... Credits: Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Sign Up For The Frugal Crafter News! For Sponsorships or Product Reviews email Lindsay at: [email protected] Social media links: Facebook:   / thefrugalcrafter   Blog: http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com Pinterest:   / boards   Twitter:   / lindsayweirich   Instagram:   / lindsayweirich   YouTube Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/thefrugal... *This post may contain affiliate links #thefrugalcrafter #watercolor #art