Unmatched in their softness and consistency, Schmincke soft pastels were created using the finest artist's pigments and a minimum of binders. Pastel softness permits beautiful dense application, and high pigment concentration results in intense colors. - Schmincke Soft Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Wood Box, Set of 400Schminke Pastel, !D 400CLR WOODBOX SET - Schmincke has expanded the range of colors with more than a hundred new shades, and this beautiful hardwood box contains both the original colors and the new ones.