These Faber-Castell PITT Pastel Pencils are made of the finest materials and are part of the unique Faber-Castell colour matching system. The set places a particular emphasis on the muted shades and earth tones that are especially important for pastel drawing.The compact pastel lead produces rich colour with the highest quality pigmentation, with a buttery smooth laydown and excellent colour opacity. It enables layered effects, highlights and transitions, ideal for artists of all skill levels. The pencils are housed in California cedar wood casing which, together with the SV (secure all) bonding, ensures lead strength and prevents breakage. These pencils are ideal for drawing lines, hatching, fine colour transitions and shading larger areas. You can also use these pencils in combination with traditional pastels to add further details to your piece. Pack size: 18.3 x 10 x 1cm (7.2 x 3.9 x 0.4 inches) 12 pack4.3mm extra thick leadsHighest quality pigment and resistance to fadingCedar woo