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What brand of soft pastels is the best?

I really want to start using soft pastels, but I have no idea what brand I should get. I have recently just used "school grade" pastels, and I have produced pretty good stuff with them, but I just want to continue working on more art over the summer. I've been looking at Rembrandt pastels, and i'm wondering how those are. -Side note- I am also wondering if there is a subject that works better in soft pastels, rather than paints, or colored pencil. And what makes it suitable for each medium. Thanks


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Is budget a consideration? Because you can spend a ton on some brands. Generally speaking the better the pastel--the higher the price. Let's go in descending order:
Unison: the best--the most expensive
Sennelier: very good--very pricey
Great American Art Works: pretty darn good--pretty pricey
Rembrandt: very good (for many pastelists a staple brand)--price is not so bad.
Schminke: good--not a bad price
Faber-Castell: formerly Grumbacher: very good--decent price
Nupastel: good, but not really a soft pastel--price okay.

As for subject--anything and everything. Depending on how you work, there is no subject that you can't do with pastels.