It was an honor to be asked by Leafy Cheung of Artmate, an Art Material Manufacturer, to use and provide feedback on several brands and types of pastel. Here is a painting I created with Oufin Soft Pastels and my feedback about this set.

Oufin is a lesser-known brand to me, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their 48-piece soft pastel set. Striking a balance between hard and soft pastels, these half-stick pastels offer smooth, consistent density without sharp edges from machine marks.

One feature I particularly enjoyed was the absence of wrappers, making the pastels ready for immediate use. For those who like to stay organized, the sticks are stamped with color numbers—perfect for creating a color chart.

The application was buttery and smooth across the board, though, like most sets, there were minor inconsistencies: yellow was slightly softer, and red had a bit of grit. Still, the overall quality was impressive.

With the color and value range provided, I completed a painting, needing only a few additional sticks from my sets: an extreme dark and a trio of turquoise values.

For its size, quality, and price point, the Oufin 48 Soft Pastel set is an excellent choice for beginners or artists looking for an affordable, versatile set to explore.