Two halves make a full stick, and that works out about a fifth below the twelve-set's rate — with twice the shades.
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NTC-Set A and NTC-Set B side by side, each holding twenty-four half-length sticks across four compartments.
Description
This is the half-stick version of Sakura's Nouvel Carré range, and getting the difference straight is the whole point of this page. Our other Nouvel Carré listing is twelve FULL-length sticks in a long flat box printed 12 NOUVEL CARRÉ PASTEL. This one is twenty-four HALF-length sticks in a squarer box printed simply NOUVEL, with the sticks seated in a four-compartment tray, six to a compartment.
Now do the arithmetic, because it is the reason to be on this page. Twenty-four halves at Rs. 2,250 is Rs. 93.75 a stick. Two halves is about one full stick, so you are paying roughly Rs. 187.50 for a full stick's worth of pastel — against Rs. 234.58 a stick on the twelve-full-stick set. **The half-stick route is about 20% cheaper per unit of pastel**, and it hands you twenty-four shades instead of twelve for less money outright.
The catch is length, and for pastel that costs less than people expect. A square pastel is used on its flat face for broad colour and on a corner for line, and neither of those needs a long stick. What a half stick does cost you is reach across a large sheet in one unbroken stroke, and a little comfort in the hand. For studies, sketchbook work and anything under half-imperial, that trade is easy.
The sticks themselves are the same semi-hard square Nouvel Carré: firmer than the crumbly soft pastels on our shelf, softer than a Cretacolor hard stick. Each is stamped NOUVEL CARRE PASTEL along its length with a shade number, so a colour can be identified and reordered rather than guessed at.
It is sold as NTC-Set A or NTC-Set B, which are two different twenty-four-colour palettes at the same Rs. 2,250 — not two sizes. In our photographs Set A leans on darks, earths and muted greys while Set B runs brighter through pinks, oranges and clear blues. Tell us which letter you want on WhatsApp, because an order that just says twenty-four does not settle it.
It suits artists and senior students from about 12 years up. The Safencia price is Rs. 2,250 with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan. Stock, the set letter you want, your city, and delivery charges are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.
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Specifications
| Product name | Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 |
|---|---|
| Category | Arts and Crafts |
| Recommended age | 12+ years |
| Product type | Semi-hard pastels, square section, half length |
| Set size | 24 sticks |
| Palettes available | NTC-Set A (darker, muted) or NTC-Set B (brighter) |
| Brand and range | Sakura, Nouvel Carre Pastel |
| Box wording | NOUVEL, without a numeral, on a square blue box |
| Tray | Four compartments, six sticks each |
| Stick marking | NOUVEL CARRE PASTEL with a shade number stamped along the length |
| Price per stick | Rs. 93.75 at Rs. 2,250, or about Rs. 187.50 per full-stick equivalent |
| Suggested user age | 12+ years |
| Price | Rs. 2,250 |
| Available options | NTC-Set A, 24 half sticks, NTC-Set B, 24 half sticks |
| Stock status | In stock |
| Cash on Delivery | Available across Pakistan |
| Delivery time | 3-5 working days after WhatsApp order confirmation |
| What is included | 24 x Sakura Nouvel Carre half-length square pastel sticks in a four-compartment tray, in your chosen palette NTC-Set A or NTC-Set B |
What's in the Box
- 24 x Sakura Nouvel Carre half-length square pastel sticks in a four-compartment tray, in your chosen palette NTC-Set A or NTC-Set B
FAQs
How is this different from your Nouvel Carre set of 12?
Stick length. The Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 holds twenty-four HALF-length sticks in a square NOUVEL box, while the set of 12 holds twelve FULL-length sticks in a long flat box printed 12 NOUVEL CARRÉ PASTEL.
Which is better value?
This one, on both counts. The Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 costs Rs. 565 less than the twelve-stick box outright while giving twice as many shades, and once the half lengths are converted to full-stick equivalents it lands roughly a fifth below the twelve-set's rate.
What do I lose with half-length sticks?
Reach and a little comfort. A stick from the Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 cannot lay one unbroken stroke across a large sheet, but since square pastels are used on the face and corner, most work never notices.
What is the difference between NTC-Set A and NTC-Set B?
The palette, not the size. Both versions of the Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 hold twenty-four sticks at Rs. 2,250 — Set A leans darker and more muted in our photographs, Set B brighter.
Are the sticks the same as the full-length ones?
Yes, in everything but length. The Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 uses the same semi-hard square Nouvel Carré pastel, stamped with the same shade numbering.
Do they need fixative?
Less than a soft pastel does, because a semi-hard stick sheds less loose powder. Work made with the Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 will still mark if rubbed, so fix or frame anything you want to keep.
What paper suits them?
A sheet with some tooth. The Sakura Nouvel Carre Half Pastel Set of 24 will lay colour on smoother paper than a soft pastel manages, but texture is what gives the stroke its grip.
Can I pay cash on delivery for Nouvel Carre Half Pastel 24 in Pakistan?
Yes. Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and many other cities.
How fast is delivery in Pakistan?
Orders are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch, including which palette letter you want. Delivery usually takes 3-5 working days in major Pakistani cities, depending on courier route and city.
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