Ideal for sketching on the go, this set contains 12 graphite pencils, a nylon canvas clip-on bag and a metal sharpener with a tempered steel blade. The pencils are made of finely ground graphite and clay for smooth, consistent lay down. The set includes pencils in 6B, 4B, 2B, B, HB, H, 2H and 4H degrees of hardness - an essential range for sketching and drawing that allows you to explore a full range of tones and textures. Pencils are encased in hexagonal cedar wood.