Pastels Soft Pastels The most widely used pastel, soft pastels have a higher pigment to binder ratio.Art SpectrumSchminckeSennelier Hard Pastels More binder, less pigment. Great for those fine details!Contè à ParisCretacolor Faber Castell Pastel Pencils Oil Pastels Soft and buttery texture, intense colour.SennelierHolbein