--- product_id: 49465904 title: "STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours" brand: "stabilo" price: "R1581" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49465904-stabilo-carbothello-chalk-pastel-pencil-arty-tin-of-24-assorted store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 24 vibrant shades in one tin Partially aquarellable & blendable 4.4mm break-resistant lead STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours **Brand:** stabilo **Price:** R1581 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with STABILO CarbOthello — where every stroke sparks brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours by stabilo - **How much does it cost?** R1581 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49465904-stabilo-carbothello-chalk-pastel-pencil-arty-tin-of-24-assorted) ## Best For - stabilo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted stabilo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unleash Your Palette:** 24 richly pigmented chalk-pastel pencils for vivid, professional-grade artwork. - • **Blend & Blur Like a Pro:** Seamlessly mix and smudge colors dry or wet for dynamic, layered effects. - • **Charcoal-Like Precision:** Experience a dry, dusty stroke with a 4.4mm lead that sharpens to fine detail without breaking. - • **Eco-Conscious Creativity:** Crafted with sustainably sourced wood and backed by STABILO’s 30% carbon emission reduction commitment. - • **Versatile on Any Surface:** Exceptional opacity and brilliance on dark and delicate papers elevate your creative projects. ## Overview STABILO CarbOthello Chalk-Pastel Pencils come in a tin of 24 assorted vibrant colors featuring a 4.4mm break-resistant lead that delivers a charcoal-like, dry, and dusty stroke. These pencils are highly pigmented, partially aquarellable, and blendable, perfect for professional artists and creative enthusiasts seeking rich color brilliance and versatility on dark or delicate papers. Made with sustainable wood, they reflect STABILO’s commitment to reducing environmental impact. ## Description STABILO writing instruments are sold in over 180 countries and are on a mission to make the lives of everyone a little more colourful. STABILO has already reduced its carbon emissions by 30% and actively take steps to further minimise it's environmental impact. The beginning is the most crucial part of every journey because if you don't begin there is nothing. It’s also the most beautiful moment: full of possibility, free from limits, doubts, or hesitation. At STABILO, we inspire and empower people to begin, because we believe everyone deserves the chance to start beginning. Chalk-Pastel Pencil STABILO CarbOthello is a chalk pastel colouring pencil available in 60 colours. With its wonderfully dry and dusty stroke it is just like a chalk pastel in pencil format. It's very popular with artists, art students and people with creative hobbies. Its high pigmentation offers great luminosity and opacity as well as colour fastness and colour brilliance especially on dark backgrounds and delicate papers. What's more, it can be sharpened to a very fine tip which make it ideal for detail. Colours can be dry mixed and blended which makes colouring more fun and special. STABILO ARTY is for all creative people who love things to be as colourful and varied as possible – whether you are a beginner or a professional. Discover the large selection of STABILO ARTY pens and pencils with different tips from chisel tip to brush tip. Thanks to the different features from each of our unique products, you can work with different techniques and combine the strengths of the pens and pencils to create something unique. Your creativity knows no limits whether it’s a graphite pencil, coloured pencil, brush pen or marker - now it's your turn! • 60 colours in various shades • Charcoal-like feel • Can be blended and smudged, partially aquarellable • Highly pigmented colours • Can be used wet or dry • 4.4 mm diameter lead • Great results on dark and specialist papers Choose from 60 colour shades with high pigment density and quality. Pigments and strokes on the paper are charcoal-like, the lead is conveniently and break-protected set in a wooden pencil The colour can be easily blended and smudged for soft transitions, and it's partially aquarellable—meaning when water is applied, the outlines remain visible, giving you greater control over your artwork. ## Features - The excellent quality chalk-pastel colouring pencils come in up to 60 different shades. - Colours can be mixed and blended. - Its lead diameter of 4.4mm and its wonderfully dry and dusty stroke is ideal for drawing, just like charcoal. - The colours are partially aquarellable - The wooden shaft protects the lead from breaking. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Adult | | Artistic Charcoal Form | Powdered Charcoal | | Asin | B000WKBLAQ | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,539 in Stationery & Office Supplies (See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies) 55 in Coloured Pencils for Adults | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand Name | STABILO | | Closure Type | tin | | Colour | Multicolor | | Country Of Origin | Czech Republic | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,914) 4.6 out of 5 stars | | Drill Point | Medium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04006381279628 | | Grip Type | Smooth | | Hardness | HB | | Included Components | 24 chalk-pastel pencils in a tin | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Colour | Multicolor | | Is The Product Left Or Right Handed | Ambidextrous | | Item Diameter | 4.4 Millimetres | | Item Dimensions | 21.6 x 18.8 x 1.1 centimetres | | Item Weight | 259.35 Grams | | Line Size | 0_3mm | | Manufacturer | Stabilo | | Material Type | Wood | | Model Name | STABILO CarbOthello | | Model Number | 1424-6 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Colouring, Drafting, Drawing, Marking Out, Sketching | | Special Features | Blendable, Ergonomic, Lightweight, Non Toxic, Water Soluble | | Style | Tin of 24 | | Theme | Rainbow | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Brand:** STABILO - **Colour:** Multicolor - **Ink colour:** 24 colours - **Material:** Wood - **Model name:** STABILO CarbOthello - **Point type:** Medium - **Special feature:** Blendable, Ergonomic, Lightweight, Non Toxic, Water Soluble - **Unit count:** 24.0 count - **Writing instrument form:** Pastel Pencil ## Images ![STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zzmDfI5XL.jpg) ![STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81u7KWjRmbL.jpg) ![STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31X-VYhhEVL.jpg) ![STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612CYh7jFHL.jpg) ![STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ | Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617LvfO7lRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style Name** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These have halved my drawing production time! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 15 April 2025* These have been amazing for me. I had been using conventional coloured pencils which I loved, but these CarbOthello pencils have at least halved my production time - the colour can be blocked in so quickly. Layers are built up in no time at all. The greatest timesaver is the ability to draw light over dark - no more slow, tedious negative drawing! I no longer need to use an eraser.Care needs to be taken in sharpening these pastel pencils, and personally, I’ve found the accompanying pencil sharpener effective, though pastel pencils do wear down the blade quite quickly. Pastel pencils can be sharpened to a fine point if done carefully, but the point can be very fragile and soon wears down - this is just the nature of pastel pencils! I’ve been using an emery board to achieve a finer point.In this large set of pencils, there is a good range of colour, though now, I do regret not having purchased a set of 72 pencils. However, I note that individual pencils can be bought.In comparison to other brands, these are very good value for money. I can definitely recommend them and expect to be purchasing more. I like that the pencil is not too thick, so comfortable for my small hands to hold. They are just a joy to use! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was honestly surprised at how good these are! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 10 July 2025* I bought this set as a treat for myself, and it completely exceeded my expectations. The pencils feel high quality right out of the tin - smooth to hold, with rich, vibrant pigments that layer beautifully on paper. They’re soft enough to blend easily (dry or with a damp brush) but not so crumbly that they break constantly like some pastels I’ve tried.The included sharpener works perfectly without wasting too much of the pencil, and the kneaded eraser and blending stump are such thoughtful extras. Even the tin feels sturdy and well organized, making it a pleasure to open up and choose colours.As someone who mainly works in watercolor, I didn’t expect to enjoy pastel pencils this much, but these have me completely hooked. I’ve already used them for adding fine details and soft backgrounds, and they play nicely with other mediums too. I would absolutely recommend this set to any artist, beginner or experienced. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect set! Lots of neutrals! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 8 June 2020* These pencils are just what I was looking for. Got the advice to buy these from videos by wildlife artist Jason Morgan from YouTube - he’s always the best resource to go to for pastel art advice.They’re not without a couple teething issues - like sharpening is tricky if you like longer points you need to use a razor or sanding block since the sharpener supplied sharpens stubby points and the crank sharpeners I have break them easily. All workaround-able though.Colours are vibrant and the pastel is very easy to smudge and blend - I’d say these are the best I’ve tried and I’ve tried most popular brands.Plenty of browns and greys - fantastic as usually most sets give you very few leaving you struggling. Lots of warm and cool browns and greys - and black is very black.Comes with a stump and sharpener. Also has a kneaded eraser which feels a lot more like a conventional eraser to me - very hard, but does lift the pastel amazingly well.The tin is nice but I’m not a fan of the flimsy plastic layers as lifting them can cause them to bend and make the pencils fly all over the place (happened already to me lol). The set feels very weighty and well made, and the pencils are lovely to hold - being able to see the colour due to the lacquer on the outer of the pencil is a nice touch.One thing I SO wish there’d been is colour names on the pencils as I find colour names easier to remember than the seven digit numbers.Still worth every penny and so versatile. Love this set! I highly recommend! ## Frequently Bought Together - STABILO CarbOthello - Chalk-Pastel Pencil - ARTY+ - Tin of 24 - Assorted Colours - STABILO CarbOthello - Sharpener - Pack of 1 - Black - Derwent Pastel & Charcoal Pencil Sharpener, Manual Handheld Sharpener, Professional Quality, 0700234 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49465904-stabilo-carbothello-chalk-pastel-pencil-arty-tin-of-24-assorted](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49465904-stabilo-carbothello-chalk-pastel-pencil-arty-tin-of-24-assorted) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-17*