Effortlessly shade, layer and blend with the highest quality pigments. The Polychromos colored pencil has been an artist favorite for over 100 years. The 6 pre-sharpened coloring pencils provide the highest break resistance, unmatched light resistance and a buttery soft color laydown. Faber-Castell Polychromos Pencils are proudly manufactured with certified wood grown in PEFC responsibly managed forests. The Polychromos Colored Pencils features an environment friendly water-based varnish. Ideal for both professional artists, hobby creatives and beginners alike! Polychromos Colored pencils features a water resistant, smudge-proof and acid-free 3.8 mm lead. This versatile colored pencil has unmatched light resistance and offers professional artists and beginners excellent color brilliance for any application. Faber-Castell Polychromos colored pencils feature a break-resistant lead that is produced through SV (secure -all) bonding that glues the lead the entire length of the barrel resulting in easy sharpening and longer lasting art supplies. Since 1761, Faber-Castell has created premium tools for creatives of all skill levels. Proudly made in Germany, Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils provide unsurpassed quality and performance for professional artists and beginners alike. The Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencil is recommended for ages 13+